2012 Hyundai Genesis service brakes problems
28 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes on the 2012 Hyundai Genesis — 11% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Brake pedal has been intermittently low/spongy and has progressively gotten worse. During these events, the brake pedal goes nearly to the floorboard, and braking power is weak but will typically function after pumping the pedal repeatedly. Stopping or slowing in an emergency situation may not be…”
filed Jul 8, 2026
“I am submitting this letter as a formal safety defect complaint regarding my 2012 Hyundai Genesis 5.0 sedan, which is experiencing braking system behavior that directly mirrors the defect described in Hyundai Recall Campaign 114 (NHTSA Campaign 13V489000), despite my vehicle not being included by…”
filed Feb 6, 2026
“Brake line on driver rear rusted and leaking above brake hose. Cannot drive vehicle safely with this leak. Would leak brake fluid each time I step on brake pedal. Problem magnified when car is on and brake booster is working. Vehicle not at dealer or mechanic yet, but link to video of driver rear brake line leaking on…”
filed Jan 31, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Vehicles may contain brake fluid which does not protect against corrosion of the…Campaign 13V489000 · Oct 29, 2013
Service Brakes problems in other Genesis years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 Genesis | 4 | 4% |
| 2015 Genesis | 13 | 4% |
| 2014 Genesis | 3 | 14% |
| 2013 Genesis | 20 | 16% |
| 2011 Genesis | 14 | 12% |
| 2010 Genesis | 25 | 28% |
| 2009 Genesis | 110 | 47% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2012 Hyundai Genesis
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.