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2012 Hyundai Genesis Seats Problems

Complaints
4about this part
Share
2%of 260 total for the year
Median mileage
71,244miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the seats of the 2012 Hyundai Genesis, 2% of the 260 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 71,244 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

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.

“Head rest popped open, twice. First time both headrest popped open and Hyundai repaired it with just a copay on my part. Second time, they stated needs to be replaced at my expense. I stated that no one buys a car expecting the head rest to pop open and require replacement. They insist it is my issue. Car was in garage when head rest pooped open. If we were driving the vehicle, I am sure an accident would have occurred. Even if I have it replaced, what assurances would I have this won't happen again. …”

NHTSA complaint #11270839, filed 2019-10, 61,600 miles

“While in park, passenger side headrest exploded. Car has never been in a wreck, not even the slightest fender bender. There was no reason this should have deployed. Plastic clamps flew out. Dealership said this was unrepairable and whole seat would need to be replaced. I was lucky not to have a passenger that day or they would have suffered injuries.”

NHTSA complaint #11234323, filed 2019-07, 108,227 miles

“The contact owned a 2012 Hyundai Genesis. The contact stated that while on a highway stationery in traffic, the vehicle behind him crashed into the back of his vehicle. The contact's vehicle then collided with stopped van in front of him; that van also hit the vehicle in front of it as well. The air bags did not deploy upon impact. The contact's chest hit the steering wheel and the contact's head broke the head rest. He received medical attention at the scene and was transported to the hospital. The contact was treated for a chest contusion and bruising to his neck area. …”

NHTSA complaint #11315842, filed 2020-03, 71,244 miles

Seats: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201622%
201541%
201415%
201332%
201242%
201143%
201033%
200942%

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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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