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2012 Hyundai Genesis Recall List

2 safety recall campaigns on file with NHTSA for the 2012 Hyundai Genesis, affecting visibility & wipers and brakes. Recall repairs are free at any authorized Hyundai dealer.

Recall campaigns
2
Do Not Drive
0
Park Outside
0
Over-the-air fixes
0
Latest report
Feb 29, 2016
Owner complaints
260

All 2012 Hyundai Genesis recalls

Newest first. Summaries are NHTSA’s own wording.

  1. NHTSA 16V117000Feb 29, 2016Visibility & Wipers18,700 vehicles

    Visibility:windshield wiper/washer:motor

    Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2012 Genesis vehicles manufactured August 1, 2011, to April 30, 2012, and 2011-2013 Equus vehicles manufactured July 10, 2011, to June 12, 2012. The windshield wiper motor cover seal on the affected vehicles may degrade allowing corrosion on the wiper motor's circuit board. The corrosion can cause intermittent or total loss of wiper function.

    Risk: Inoperative wipers during inclement weather can decrease driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wiper motor cover and seal, free of charge. The recall began on April 22, 2016. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 140.

  2. NHTSA 13V489000Oct 29, 2013Brakes43,500 vehicles

    Service brakes, hydraulic:fluid

    Hyundai is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 Genesis vehicles manufactured April 30, 2008, through March 28, 2012. The vehicles may contain brake fluid which does not protect against corrosion of the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU).

    Risk: If the module corrodes, reduced brake effectiveness may result, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners and instruct them to bring their vehicle to a dealer for service. Hyundai will inspect the HECU module for proper operation, and will replace the modules as necessary. Hyundai will replace the factory brake fluid in those vehicles that have not previously had the factory brake fluid replaced. These repairs will be done free of charge. The recall began on December 24, 2013. Owners may contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151 or by email at [email protected]. Hyundai's recall number is 114.

Frequently asked questions

How many recalls does the 2012 Hyundai Genesis have?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2012 Hyundai Genesis, covering visibility & wipers and brakes.
Are 2012 Hyundai Genesis recall repairs free?
Yes. Under U.S. law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls free of charge at authorized dealers, regardless of the vehicle’s age or how many owners it has had. Use the VIN check to see which campaigns are still open on a specific car.
What is the most recent recall on the 2012 Hyundai Genesis?
The most recent campaign is NHTSA 16V117000, reported Feb 29, 2016, concerning the visibility & wipers.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.