2012 Hyundai Genesis Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 61about this part
- Share
- 23%of 260 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 68,712miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 61 complaints about the brakes of the 2012 Hyundai Genesis, 23% of the 260 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 68,712 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My ABS brake module failed on tuesday afternoon 12/13/17. I had very little braking power, pedal goes to the floor. I bought it to the dealer and they said the brake module needs to be replaced. We were going straight and almost hit the car in front of us. I bought the Genesis in oct. 2011 new. It is a 2012 with 32,789 miles.”
NHTSA complaint #11062267, filed 2018-01, 32,789 miles“Soft braking, intermittent. Pedal goes down to the floor and must be pumped to stop. I took it to my go-to guy who specializes in brakes and he couldn't recreate it. He took look at everything and couldn't find issue in the brakes themselves. Recently happened again.”
NHTSA complaint #11234320, filed 2019-07, 109,321 miles“Driving home last night my entire braking system went out. I lost all control to use the brakes to stop and all indicator lights were lit up on the dashboard. I notice a recall issue with the hecu but looks like my vehicle is not included in the recall. Why is that?”
NHTSA complaint #11244329, filed 2019-08, 135,000 miles“I was turning to park in my parking space and all of a sudden the car began to accelerate with such speed that I thought it would jump the curb and crash into my home. I was unable to stop the car and the brakes were unresponsive. It hit the curb and finally came to a stop with a terrible shudder/noise.”
NHTSA complaint #10821318, filed 2016-01, 12,180 miles“Approached an exit from a parking lot and the brake pedal went all the way to the floor without applying the brake. Was able to pump the brake pedal and get the brakes to work. The pedal now is about half of what it used to be and requires pumping each time the brakes are used to apply the brakes. Pedal is erratic; sometimes I have about half pedal before a firm brake pedal. Other times it is even lower. I have no pictures or documentation to include that would be relevant to this issue.”
NHTSA complaint #11408370, filed 2021-04, 83,386 milesRelated recalls
- 13V489000Oct 29, 2013Hyundai is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 Genesis vehicles manufactured April 30, 2008, through March 28, 2012. The vehicles may contain brake fluid…Covers: Hyundai Genesis 2009–2012
Related service bulletins
- 10213727May 9, 2022The warranty coverage for the hydraulic electronic control unit (HECU) for certain 2009-12 Genesis (BH) and 2011-12 Equus (VI) vehicles for repairs and replacement has been…
- 10213723May 9, 2022The warranty coverage for the hydraulic electronic control unit (HECU) for certain Genesis (BH) and Equus (VI) vehicles for repairs and replacement has been extended to 15 years…
- 10208866Feb 3, 2022The brake fluid specifications labeled on the master cylinder reservoir cap and in the vehicle ownerâs manual require revision to indicate DOT 4 brake fluid only. This bulletin…
- 10190038Mar 23, 2021This bulletin provides best practice recommendations when performing brake service procedures.
- 10183963Nov 30, 2020This bulletin describes the procedure to inspect and identify fluid which may appear around the brake caliper area.
- 10060572Feb 11, 2014Summary to be provided on a future date.
- 10060974Oct 22, 2013Summary to be provided on a future date.
- 10052145May 1, 2013Hyundai: on certain vehicles, the brake fluid needs replacing and information procedure has been provided. Models 2010-2012 vi equus, 2008-2012 bh genesis. *pe updated 9/20/13.
- 10062389Mar 5, 2013Summary to be provided on a future date.
- 10060553Oct 1, 2012Summary to be provided on a future date.
Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 2012 Hyundai Genesis
68 complaintsElectrical system
49 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
39 complaintsOther or unknown
31 complaintsExterior lighting
24 complaintsSteering
15 complaintsVehicle speed control
12 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
11 complaintsFuel system
10 complaintsAir bags
8 complaintsSuspension
8 complaintsWheels
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 Hyundai Genesis
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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