NHTSA Safety Recalls
2012 Hyundai Genesis Recalls
The 2012 Hyundai Genesis has 2 NHTSA safety recalls on file. Recall repairs are always free, whatever the car's age or mileage.
A recall covers a range of VINs, not every Hyundai Genesis built. Check your own 17-character VIN before assuming yours is affected.
2 recalls on the 2012 Hyundai Genesis
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
NHTSA 16V117000- The defect
- 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.
- The risk
- Inoperative wipers during inclement weather can decrease driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- 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.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID
NHTSA 13V489000- The defect
- 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).
- The risk
- If the module corrodes, reduced brake effectiveness may result, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- 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 consumeraffairs@hmausa.com. Hyundai's recall number is 114.
Checking your own car
A recall applies to a range of VINs, not to every 2012 Hyundai Genesis built. To confirm whether yours is affected, find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard or door jamb and enter it in NHTSA's official lookup.
Repairs for safety recalls are free and never expire. A dealer cannot charge you, and cannot refuse on the grounds that the car is old or out of warranty. If one does, call the NHTSA hotline on 1-888-327-4236.