AI Damage2012 Hyundai Genesis Coupe: common problems
Owners of the 2012 Hyundai Genesis Coupe filed 11 complaints with NHTSA, most often about service brakes and engine. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 11
What fails most often
- 1 Service brakes 36% of all complaints
- 2 Engine 27% of all complaints
- 3 Vehicle speed control 18% of all complaints
- 4 Air bags 9% of all complaints
- 5 Exterior lighting 9% of all complaints
- 6 Fuel/propulsion system 9% of all complaints
- 7 Seat belts 9% of all complaints
- 8 Seats 9% of all complaints
- Service brakes: 4 complaints (36% of all).
- Engine: 3 complaints (27% of all).
- Vehicle speed control: 2 complaints (18% of all).
- Air bags: 1 complaints (9% of all).
- Exterior lighting: 1 complaints (9% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 11 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Air bags | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 3 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
I bought the car in 2016 and not so long after the lights came on but I am not too sure as to when the actually date it popped back on but I will make my best assumption of when.
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 this vehicle outside due to chance of fire. I need this car repaired or repurchased by Hyundai.
Re: [XXX] It has been 6 months since a recall notice was sent indicating: FIRE RISK WHEN PARKED As of 3/9/2024, the recall is still marked: REMEDY NOT YET AVAILABLE This is unacceptable. What are my options to get this resolved immediately?
All maintenance done on vehicle when needed however the vehicle stalled in traffic and almost caught on fire when driving it doesnât take off like it should now vehicle is not drivable engine failure
But now there is a knocking noise in the engine when I accelerate that was not present before. It's less noticeable at 1st and 2nd gear, but gets more pronounced from 3rd gear onward. There were no warning lights, no check engine light.
When making a turn at a low speed the car will stall leaving the power steering and brakes difficult to operate and the need to pull the car to a stop, put in park and restart while trying to avoid an accident. Been to dealer twice with them unable to find any problem.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 hyundai genesis coupe. On several occasions, while driving, the contact applied pressure to the brake pedal and heard an abnormal noise coming from the brake pedal. While the brake pedal was depressed, the vehicle failed to stop and accelerated without warning.
The tail lights get filled with water/condensation. I had one replaced under warranty but at 60,000 miles it's no longer covered and both lights are having the same problem again. It's a very common problem with genesis coupes of all years. The owner forums are filled with people having the same problem.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 10,520 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 29% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Genesis Coupe has 32 complaints (7 years in the data). This year has 11, below average.
What to check before buying
- Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Vehicle speed control. Accelerator pedal, cruise control, throttle codes.
- Air bags. Check the SRS light, stored codes and airbag/curtain status after any impact.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Hyundai Genesis Coupe?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: service brakes, engine, vehicle speed control. Total complaints: 11. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: smoke, burning smell, fire (27%), stalls while driving (18%), warning lights, check engine (18%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2012 Hyundai Genesis Coupe?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2012 Hyundai Genesis Coupe from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2012 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.