2012 Hyundai Genesis service bulletins & manufacturer communications

99 manufacturer communications are on file with NHTSA for the 2012 Hyundai Genesis. TSBs are repair guidance for dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free.

• The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has identified the presence of substandard and dangerous driver’s-side airbag inflators manufactured by Jilin Province De…
  DTN DL · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Apr 10, 2026
• The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued an urgent safety advisory regarding dangerous, counterfeit driver‑side airbag inflators manufactured by Jilin …
  DTN DCS · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Apr 10, 2026
• This bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to the accumulated moisture in the headlamp, rear combination lamp, daytime running lamp (DRL), or fog lamp. This …
  25-BD-012H TSB · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Nov 6, 2025
• This TSB provides a procedure to diagnose and replace, if necessary, an automatic transmission with Incorrect Ratio DTC (transmission clutch slip in gear above limit) listed on Pag…
  24-AT-002H · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Apr 9, 2024
• This bulletin contains information about the proper removal of the windshield wiper blade protective cover on all models. If the protective cover is not removed correctly, there is…
  24-BD-001H · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Feb 14, 2024
• This bulletin outlines the basic components of the BG Fuel Test Kit and the procedure to test the quality of the fuel during vehicle diagnosis. Poor fuel quality may lead to cold e…
  24-FL-001G · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Diesel · issued Feb 2, 2024
• This bulletin provides important checkpoint guidelines when performing engine oil and filter change services.
  23-EM-005H · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 13, 2023
• Hyundai applies a Paint Protection Film (PPF) on new vehicles before delivery to dealerships. It provides a barrier between the paint and contaminants, such as rail dust, acid rain…
  23-BD-007H · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Apr 24, 2023
• In certain areas, a vehicleâ s underbody may exhibit corrosion due to road-salt usage. As a preventative measure, a cavity wax coating is applied to the internal surfaces of underb…
  23-01-034H · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Apr 12, 2023
• In some areas, a vehicleâ s underbody may exhibit corrosion due to road salt usage. As a preventative measure, cavity wax coating is applied to the internal surfaces of underbody c…
  23-01-034H · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Apr 12, 2023
• This bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to the accumulated moisture in the headlamp, rear combination lamp, daytime running lamp (DRL), or fog lamp. This …
  23-BD-002H · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Jan 30, 2023
• Follow the guidelines outlined in this bulletin to inspect and clean or replace certain components of the engine intake system accordingly during engine short block or sub-assembly…
  22-EM-010H · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jul 28, 2022
• Effective June 2, 2008, Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 110 (FMVSS 110) sets a threshold for correcting load capacity information indicated on tire placards when the vehicle …
  22-GI-006G · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jul 14, 2022
• Effective June 2, 2008, Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 110 (FMVSS 110) established a threshold for correcting load carrying capacity information indicated on tire placards w…
  22-GI-006H · Technical service bulletin · Tires · issued Jul 14, 2022
• The 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 extende…
  TXXP DBP · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued May 9, 2022
• The 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 wi…
  22-BR-001H-1 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued May 9, 2022
• The 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 wi…
  22-BR-001H · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 24, 2022
• The brake fluid specifications labeled on the master cylinder reservoir cap and in the vehicle ownerâ s manual require revision to indicate DOT 4 brake fluid only. This bulletin de…
  22-01-013H · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Feb 3, 2022
• This bulletin describes the procedure to replace the 35R and 4&OD solenoids for a shift flare and/or harsh shift during the 2~3, 3~4 or 4~5 upshift.
  21-AT-018H · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Nov 8, 2021
• The warranty coverage for the clock spring has been extended to 15 years with unlimited mileage from the date of original retail delivery or date of first use, whichever occurs fir…
  21-BE-003H-1 · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued May 14, 2021
• This bulletin provides the service procedure for engine connecting rod bearing clearance testing. Perform the procedure outlined in this bulletin to fulfill the Bearing Clearance T…
  21-EM-004H · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Mar 30, 2021
• This bulletin provides best practice recommendations when performing brake service procedures.
  21-BR-002H · Technical service bulletin · Equipment Adaptive/mobility · issued Mar 23, 2021
• This bulletin provides the inspection procedure and repair guidelines for certain vehicles listed below.
  21-EM-003H · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 10, 2021
• This bulletin describes the procedure to inspect and identify fluid which may appear around the brake caliper area.
  20-BR-002H · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes · issued Nov 30, 2020
• This bulletin provides tire vibration service procedures, including how to optimize vehicle vibration performance. For all wheel/tire balance claims, the â Tire Balance Data Sheetâ…
  20-SS-004H · Technical service bulletin · Tires · issued Nov 19, 2020
• This bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to moisture accumulation in the headlamp, rear combination lamp, daytime running lamp (DRL), or fog lamp. The TSB …
  20-BD-014H · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Jul 14, 2020
• This bulletin provides information on tire maintenance best practices and procedures for dealers and customers to maximize tire life and performance.
  20-SS-002H(1) · Technical service bulletin · Tires · issued May 6, 2020
• This bulletin describes the general guidelines to help disinfect and protect vehicle exterior/interior surfaces using recommended safe chemical products.
  20-BD-007H-1 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued May 1, 2020
• This bulletin provides information on identifying dealer stock vehicles with either: â ¢ A Battery SOC alert - low Battery State of Charge (SOC) at or below 50%. â ¢ A 30 Day alert…
  20-EE-003H · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Apr 23, 2020
• The automatic transmission warranty repair policy authorizes in-dealership repairs of the following components for both OEM (new) and remanufactured automatic transmissions:
  20-AT-016H · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Apr 17, 2020
• This bulletin describes the general guidelines to disinfect and protect vehicle interior surfaces using certain safe chemical products.
  20-BD-007H · Technical service bulletin · Equipment Adaptive/mobility · issued Mar 23, 2020
• This bulletin describes the requirements for all wheel alignment and/or vehicle tracking claims and best practices when diagnosing and conducting alignment-related repairs for all …
  20-SS-001H · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Feb 5, 2020
• This bulletin provides guidelines to inspect the USB, head unit, and multi-box for common connection conditions. 2. This bulletin presents guidelines to inspect for common Android …
  20-BE-001H · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 16, 2020
• If you are servicing a vehicle with a transmission slipping concern, follow the Service Procedure shown below and perform a stall test. This TSB provides a procedure to test each c…
  19-AT-021H-1 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Dec 17, 2019
• The Blind Spot Detection (BSD) or Blind-Spot Collision Warning (BCW) is a system that measures the speed of and distance from the following vehicles by using two magnetic wave rada…
  19-BE-011H-1 · Technical service bulletin · Lane Departure · issued Nov 4, 2019
• This bulletin provides instruction detailing the proper methodology for scanning and uploading captured GDS data files to the Techline Repository. Compliance with this bulletin ens…
  19-GI-006H · Technical service bulletin · Equipment Adaptive/mobility · issued Oct 14, 2019
• This bulletin provides information regarding the changes in the timing chain and the crankshaft sprockets on certain Azera (HG), Santa Fe/Santa Fe XL (NC), Genesis (BH/DH), Genesis…
  19-EM-001H · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Oct 7, 2019
• This bulletin provides information regarding the changes in the timing chain and the crankshaft sprockets on certain Azera (HG), Santa Fe/Santa Fe XL (NC), Genesis (BH/DH), Genesis…
  19-EM-001H · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Oct 7, 2019
• This bulletin provides a procedure to diagnose an 8-speed automatic transaxle with a harsh and/or delayed shift using GDS.
  19-AT-014H · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jun 12, 2019
• The procedure describes the procedure to check the ATF level for 8-speed Rear-Wheel-Drive vehicles.
  19-AT-011H · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued May 6, 2019
• When servicing a vehicle with a ?Check Engine light? and any of the DTCs listed below, follow the Service Procedure and replace the related solenoid and E-module.
  19-AT-008H · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Apr 15, 2019
• This bulletin provides the procedure to write the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) during the replacement of the Engine Control Module (ECM) or Powertrain Control Module (PCM). …
  19-FL-003H · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Apr 15, 2019
• This bulletin provides a procedure to transfer oil pressure data to the TCU using GDS Mobile. This procedure is necessary to reduce the TCU learning time and improve the shift qual…
  19-AT-007H · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Apr 15, 2019
• If you are servicing a vehicle with a ?Check Engine light? and any of the DTCs listed below, follow the Service Procedure and replace the E-module.
  19-AT-005H · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Mar 7, 2019
• The front seat belt assembly incorporates a seat belt anchor pretensioner fastened to the vehicle?s front seat frame. During vehicle assembly, the anchor pretensioner is fastened t…
  5NP-X3Q5Y-02 · Technical service bulletin · Seat Belts · issued Jan 11, 2018
• Hyundai Motor America is changing the Genesis sedan applicable model years to 2011-14 for service campaign T2R. Service Campaign T2R provides a service procedure to install warning…
  5NP-T5L2W-02 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jan 11, 2018
• The front seat belt assembly incorporates a seat belt anchor pretensioner fastened to the vehicle's front seat frame. During vehicle assembly, the anchor pretensioner is fastened t…
  5NP-T4G7K-01 · Technical service bulletin · Seat Belts · issued Dec 13, 2017
• Hyundai Motor America is conducting a Service Campaign to install warning labels on the driver's and/or passenger's seat belt assemblies on 2009-14 Model Year Genesis sedan and 201…
  5NP-E3P6N-01 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Dec 13, 2017
• The following vehicles are equipped with an 8-speed automatic transmission. The ATF level can be checked by the procedure shown below.
  5NP-H3D9Z-03 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Feb 2, 2017
• Do not replace the transmission for the dtc listed. Instead, follow the repair procedure and replace the e-module.
  5NP-J4N8R-01 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Dec 6, 2016
• "update the warranty information. Description: do not replace the transmission for the dtc listed below. Instead, follow the repair procedure and replace the e-module."
  5NP-D2Y6N-12 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Nov 4, 2016
• "automatic transmission solenoid & sensor replacement for dtc p0741, p0743, p0748, p0753, p0758, p075a, p0763, p0768, p0773, p2709 & p0841"
  5NP-W7J6Y-11 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Oct 18, 2016
• This bulletin provides a procedure to transfer pressure data to the tcm using gds mobile. This procedure is necessary to reduce the tcm learning time and improve the shift quality.
  5NP-Q9X6P-10 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Sep 9, 2016
• "the pcm or tcm contains logic to adjust solenoid duty and line pressure as needed to compensate for normal clutch wear over the life of the transaxle. This bulletin provides the p…
  5NP-B6E2P-10 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Aug 9, 2016
• "hyundai motor america is announcing a warranty extension for the windshield wiper motor on the subject vehicles to 10 years from the date of original delivery or the date of first…
  5NP-H9U9W-09 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued May 17, 2016
• "hyundai motor america is launching recall 140 for certain 2012 my genesis sedan vehicles and 2011 2013 equus vehicles for replacement of the windshield wiper motor cover. The wind…
  5NP-U4P2H-09 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Apr 15, 2016
• The subject vehicles are equipped with a windshield wiper motor which may have been manufactured with a cover seal that could degrade over time, eventually causing corrosion on the…
  5NP-Q7C2H-09 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Apr 15, 2016
• Recall 140 2012 Genesis Sedan (BH) and 2011 2013 Equus (VI) Windshield Wiper Motor Cover Replacement
  16-01-016 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Apr 15, 2016
• WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR COVER REPLACEMENT (RECALL CAMPAIGN 140) Description: The subject vehicles are equipped with a windshield wiper motor which may have been manufactured with a …
  16-01-016 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Apr 1, 2016
• WEBDCS: RECALL 140 2012 Genesis and 2011/2013 Equus Wiper Motor Cover Kit Replacement - Remedy Not Yet Available Identification
  140 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Mar 8, 2016
• Summary to be provided on a future date.
  14-BE-016 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 1, 2014
• Summary to be provided on a future date.
  14-AT-006-1 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Oct 1, 2014
• Summary to be provided on a future date.
  P17 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Sep 1, 2014
• Summary to be provided on a future date.
  14-BE-011 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jul 1, 2014
• Summary to be provided on a future date.
  14-AT-007 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued May 1, 2014
• Summary to be provided on a future date.
  14-AT-006 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Apr 1, 2014
• Summary to be provided on a future date.
  14-AT-005 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Apr 1, 2014
• Summary to be provided on a future date.
  14-BD-002 · Technical service bulletin · Latches/locks/linkages · issued Mar 1, 2014
• Summary to be provided on a future date.
  13-01-052 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Feb 11, 2014
• Summary to be provided on a future date.
  14-FL-001 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 1, 2014
• Summary to be provided on a future date.
  14-AT-002 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 1, 2014
• Summary to be provided on a future date.
  14-AT-001 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 1, 2014
• Summary to be provided on a future date.
  13-01-052 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Dec 20, 2013
• Summary to be provided on a future date.
  13-01-006-2 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Oct 22, 2013
• Hyundai: procedure information provided on symptoms and inspection of fuel level sender with certain symptoms. Models 2006-2011 sonata, 2012 genesis, 2010 tucson. *pe
  FIR-0909 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Sep 9, 2013
• Summary to be provided on a future date.
  13-HA-002-1 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Sep 1, 2013
• Hyundai: procedures provided regarding the inspection and replacement of inhibitor switch due to an improperly adjusted or improperly operating inhibitor switch (range switch) when…
  TSB-13-AT-015 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Aug 1, 2013
• Summary to be provided on a future date.
  13-01-030 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jul 24, 2013
• Summary to be provided on a future date.
  13-01-028 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jul 18, 2013
• Hyundai: on some vehicles, to revise the 6-4 downshift characteristics, when braking from 50mph, approximately, need to have the tcm software updated. Model 2012 genesis. *pe
  TSB-13-01-028 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jul 1, 2013
• Hyundai: for some vehicles, the base audio and touchscreen (avn) navigation system are both having an updated bluetooth software procedure. Model 2012 genesis. *pe
  TSB-13-01-030 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jul 1, 2013
• Summary to be provided on a future date.
  13-AT-010 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jun 1, 2013
• Hyundai: information regarding the inspection procedure for fuel level sender and symptoms of check engine light on, erratic or unresponsive fuel gauge or fuel gauge does not reach…
  TSB-13-FL-003 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued May 1, 2013
• Hyundai: information has been provided regarding procedure in repairing and replacing related part to transmission solenoid dtc, but do not replace transmission for dtc listed. Mod…
  TSB-13-AT-002-1 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued May 1, 2013
• Hyundai: 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. *pe
  TSB-13-01-006-1 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued May 1, 2013
• Summary to be provided on a future date.
  13-HA-002 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Apr 1, 2013
• Summary to be provided on a future date.
  13-01-006 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Mar 5, 2013
• Hyundai: on certain model vehicles, an update is required on the ecm software and procedural information is being provided. Models up to 2013 genesis. *pe
  TSB-13-01-014 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 1, 2013
• Summary to be provided on a future date.
  13-BE-002 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Feb 1, 2013
• Summary to be provided on a future date.
  13-AT-002 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Feb 1, 2013
• Summary to be provided on a future date.
  12-AT-025 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 1, 2012
• Summary to be provided on a future date.
  12-AT-024 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 1, 2012
• Summary to be provided on a future date.
  12-AT-025 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 1, 2012
• Summary to be provided on a future date.
  12-AT-024 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Air · issued Oct 1, 2012
• Hyundai: automatic transaxle harsh and/or delayed shift- gds analysis. Also included model genesis coupe model year 2012. *js
  12-AT-011 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Mar 1, 2012
• Hyundai: providing information procedure on the latest calibration of automatic transaxle (tcm) update. *pe
  TSB-11-01-054 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 1, 2011
• Hyundai: information is provided relating to the update software for the ecm of certain vehicles. *pe
  TSB-11-01-036 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Oct 1, 2011
• Hyundai: follow the repair procedures regarding the transmission solenoids and sensor and replace related part. *pe
  TSB-11-AT-017 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Sep 1, 2011
• Hyundai: speed sensor part on vehicle is being replaced by following repair procedures and transmission is not being replaced. *pe
  TSB-11-AT-015 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Sep 1, 2011