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2012 Hyundai Genesis Seat belts Problems

Complaints
4about this part
Share
2%of 260 total for the year
Median mileage
39,525miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the seat belts of the 2012 Hyundai Genesis, 2% of the 260 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 39,525 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Passenger airbag light is always illuminated, with or without someone in the seat. Called the dealer and they told me that they 'put a seatbelt label on,' and that I can pay $145 for the diagnosis.”

NHTSA complaint #11151893, filed 2018-11, 78,000 miles

“Rear left and center inboard female seat belt buckles are reversed. This prevents use of the center belt when the left outboard seat belt is buckled as the belt covers the inboard center buckle. Need dealer recall to fix problem and have Hyundai recognize their problem.”

NHTSA complaint #10439815, filed 2011-12, 1,050 miles

“The rear center seat belt anchor and the left seat belt anchor are reversed. When one passenger fastens there seat belt it covers the anchor point for the other passenger. The only way to connect both is to twist the seat belts across each other. In the event of an accident, the applied forces would not be in line with the seat belt anchor points and would most likely not conform to the intended designs parameters. The Hyundai dealer has looked at the problem and agrees that the anchor points are backwards. Thus far Hyundai has refused to acknowledge that there is any problem.”

NHTSA complaint #10430044, filed 2011-10

“The rear center seat belt anchor and the left seat belt anchor are reversed. When one passenger fastens their seat belt it covers the anchor point for the other passenger. The only way to connect both is to twist the seat belts across each other. In the event of an accident, the applied forces would not be in line with the seat belt anchor points and would most likely not conform to the intended designs parameters. This also causes the seat belts to go across my grand childrens necks when they are in the back seat in their booster seats which would cause them serious harm in a accident. …”

NHTSA complaint #10436315, filed 2011-11

Related service bulletins

Seat belts: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201611%
201521%
201415%
201332%
201242%
200921%

Other parts of the 2012 Hyundai Genesis

Engine
68 complaints
Brakes
61 complaints
Electrical system
49 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
39 complaints
Other or unknown
31 complaints
Exterior lighting
24 complaints
Steering
15 complaints
Vehicle speed control
12 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
11 complaints
Fuel system
10 complaints
Air bags
8 complaints
Suspension
8 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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology