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2012 Hyundai Genesis brakes problems

The 2012 Hyundai Genesis has 61 brakes complaints filed with NHTSA — 17% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.

61

Brakes complaints

17%

Share of year

2

Crash-involved

1

Related recalls

Brakes complaints by year

Genesis brakes complaints by model year130 complaints2008: 1 complaints2009: 130 complaints2010: 32 complaints2011: 29 complaints2012: 61 complaints2013: 26 complaints2014: 3 complaints2015: 23 complaints2016: 8 complaints
Genesis brakes complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Related recalls

13V489000BrakesOctober 29, 2013 · 43,500 units

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).

Consequence

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 consumeraffairs@hmausa.com. Hyundai's recall number is 114.

What owners report

I WAS DRIVING AT A SPEED OF AROUND 35 TO 40 MPH ON A STREET (THAT'S NOT HIGHWAY). I WAS MAINTAINING A PROPER DISTANCE TOO FROM THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. FOR SOME REASON THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME STOPPED SUDDENLY. I RESPONDED IMMEDIATELY, BUT THE BRAKING WAS SO SOFT AND I FELT LIKE NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · October 20, 2013 · crash

Common questions

How many brakes complaints does the 2012 Hyundai Genesis have?

NHTSA has 61 complaints about the 2012 Hyundai Genesis brakes — 17% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 2012 Hyundai Genesis brakes?

Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for this model year is tied to the brakes: 13V489000.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.