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Hyundai Genesis CoupeModel year report

2012 Hyundai Genesis Coupe Problems

Complaints
11filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
49,250miles, 6 complaints with mileage
Recalls
3campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating
—no overall rating published
EPA fuel economy
23 mpgcombined, 2.0L 4-cyl RWD · 20 city / 29 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2012 Hyundai Genesis Coupe (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 11 consumer complaints for the 2012 Hyundai Genesis Coupe. The part named most often is brakes, with 4 complaints (36% of the total), followed by engine (3) and other or unknown (3). 6 of the complaints include a mileage, and 50% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 49,250 miles. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 46 technical service bulletins for this model year. Brakes complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the control unit/module and 2 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Engine complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Engine: “As I exited the freeway I shifted out of 6th gear (70mph) and pressed the brakes taking it down to 40mph. The rpms continued to rev up to 6k and beyond. The brakes did respond, so I felt there wasn't immediate danger. I immediately pulled over to the shoulder and stopped my car by turning off the key. Turning the car back on, not in any gear, not pressing the gas, the rpms began to rev just as high again. So I turned the key off again. I decided to try again, started the car, it began revving up the rpms. I shifted into first gear to see what would happen and it began to decrease in RPM. …”

NHTSA complaint #11222021, filed 2019-06, 40,000 miles

Other or unknown: “Experiencing intermittent brake fade. When applying brake pedal, there is little to no brake pressure and pedal depresses all te way to floorboard. After pumping brake pedal, brake pressure will return. This occurs intermittently at any speed and driving condition.”

NHTSA complaint #11153586, filed 2018-11, 84,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

50% of the 6 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 40,000 and 84,000 miles.

0%0–100%10–2550%25–5017%50–7517%75–10017%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (6 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 49,250 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

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Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2012 Hyundai Genesis Coupe version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Genesis Coupe RWD2.0L 4-cyl6-speed manual213024$3,400
Genesis Coupe RWD2.0L 4-cyl5-speed automatic202923$3,550
Genesis Coupe RWD3.8L 6-cyl6-speed automatic172720$3,350
Genesis Coupe RWD3.8L 6-cyl6-speed manual172620$3,350

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2012 Hyundai Genesis Coupe → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 46 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 46 bulletins →

Other model years of the Hyundai Genesis Coupe

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2016710,4102—19—Not enough data
20151629,0003—19—Rising
20142251,7573—21—Stable
20137480,0004—21Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years)Rising
20121149,2503—23—Not enough data
20112453,0004—23—Rising
20106823,6103—23Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years)Falling

All Hyundai Genesis Coupe model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2012 Hyundai Genesis Coupe have?

NHTSA recorded 11 consumer complaints for the 2012 Hyundai Genesis Coupe as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2012 Hyundai Genesis Coupe is reported most often?

Brakes is named most often, in 4 complaints (36% of the total), followed by engine with 3.

Has the 2012 Hyundai Genesis Coupe been recalled?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2012 Hyundai Genesis Coupe get?

The EPA rates the 2012 Hyundai Genesis Coupe (Genesis Coupe, 2.0L 4-cyl) at 23 mpg combined, 20 city and 29 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,550 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2012 Hyundai Genesis Coupe reported?

Among the 6 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 49,250 miles and the middle half falls between 40,000 and 84,000 miles; 50% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.