2012 Hyundai Genesis Coupe Recalls, Complaints & Specs
3 safety recalls list the 2012 Hyundai Genesis Coupe, and owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA. At least one recall carries a do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. Check your own VIN below.
3 safety recalls for the 2012 Hyundai Genesis Coupe
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Interlock/lockout (electrical system)
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Genesis Coupe vehicles. A return spring in the ignition lock switch may fracture, which can result in unintended vehicle movement when the vehicle is started in gear, without the parking brake applied.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the ignition lock switch, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 4, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall…
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Service brakes, hydraulic: control unit/module Park outside
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2015 Elantra, Genesis Coupe, Sonata Hybrid, 2012-2015 Accent, Azera, Veloster, 2013-2015 Elantra Coupe, Santa Fe, 2014-2015 Equus, 2010-2012 Veracruz, 2010-2013 Tucson, 2015 Tucson Fuel Cell, and 2013 Santa Fe Sport vehicles. The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module may leak brake…
Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the ABS fuse, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2024 through October…
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Occupant classification (air bags)
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2010-2016 Genesis Coupe vehicles manufactured December 12, 2008, to June 11, 2016. The electrical harness connector for the front passenger seat Occupant Classification System (OCS) may dislodge when the seat is moved.
Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will secure the OCS connector to prevent it from disconnecting, free of charge. Parts are not currently available and a second letter will be sent to owners when parts are…
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2012 Hyundai Genesis Coupe have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 61,583 miles. Complaints peaked in 2017 with 2 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The dealership was saying this recall was done but it was not and the problem still persists and I have the airbag/rearbelt light permanently on: **Passenger Airbag OCS Sensor (2016): A loose electri”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 8, 2026 · Air bags
“Sep 22, 2023 Manufacturer Recall Number251 NHTSA Recall Number23V651000 Recall Status: Recall Incomplete, remedy not yet available June, 2024 It has been 10 months since an alert from Hyundai to park”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 1, 2024 · Service brakes
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2012 Hyundai Genesis (Genesis Coupe, Genesis R-Spec). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 19–24 mpg |
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| City / Highway | 16–21 / 25–30 |
| Fuel | Premium, Regular |
| EPA class | Large Cars, Subcompact Cars |
| Engine | 4/6/8 cyl, 2/3.8/4.6/5 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 5-spd; Automatic 6-spd; Automatic 8-spd; Manual 6-spd |
Compare Hyundai Genesis Coupe model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Hyundai Genesis Coupe model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe | 3 | 68 |
| 2011 Hyundai Genesis Coupe | 4 | 24 |
| 2012 Hyundai Genesis Coupe | 3 | 11 |
| 2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe | 4 | 74 |
| 2014 Hyundai Genesis Coupe | 3 | 22 |
| 2015 Hyundai Genesis Coupe | 3 | 16 |
| 2016 Hyundai Genesis Coupe | 2 | 7 |
Checking a specific 2012 Hyundai Genesis Coupe
How do I know if my 2012 Hyundai Genesis Coupe has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 3 campaigns currently list the 2012 Hyundai Genesis Coupe; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Hyundai dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 16V722000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Hyundai models
- Sonata16,085 complaints
- Elantra8,715 complaints
- Santa FE7,663 complaints
- Tucson6,287 complaints
- Palisade2,447 complaints
- Accent2,032 complaints
- Ioniq 51,339 complaints
- Veloster1,292 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.