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Safety features
Yes = VIN reported. Standard = manufacturer’s model guide. Optional = installation unconfirmed. Tap ⓘ for details.
Passive Safety & Structural Protection
Frontal airbags Yes
Side curtain airbags Yes
Side torso / seat airbags Yes
Additional reported safety equipment · 2 +
Seat beltsManufacturer reported · Manual
Side-Impact Air BagsDealer listed
Equipment does not establish crash performance. Driver assistance requires an attentive driver. Confirm optional equipment and connected-service activation with the dealer. Manufacturer data: NHTSA VIN decode, checked Oct 7, 2026.
Recalls, investigations and service information +
Open safety recalls
A current VIN-specific recall result is not available in this report. Crash-test ratings do not establish whether recalls have been repaired. Ask the dealer for the current recall status and completed repair records for this VIN.
Opened Oct 17, 2013 · Closed Apr 4, 2014 · Related recall 13V489000
Manufacturer communications
99 communications found for this model year
These records can include service bulletins, repair instructions, campaigns, warranty extensions, software updates and other manufacturer notices. The total is not a problem rate or reliability score.
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Document 11025476
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 TSB illustrates the various causes of condensation inside the lamp assembly. Lamp assembly replacement is NOT necessary in most cases. This condition can be eliminated by turning on the lamps with the engine running for several minutes or during normal driving operation.
Document 11032522
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued an urgent safety advisory regarding dangerous, counterfeit driverside airbag inflators manufactured by Jilin Province Detiannuo Automobile Safety System Co., Ltd. (DTN), that have been identified in U.S. vehicles following prior crashes, theft, or noncertified airbag replacements. These inflators are not approved for use, may rupture during deployment, and have caused serious injuries and fatalities. Please see attached announcement, provided by NHTSA, for more details.
Document 11032523
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has identified the presence of substandard and dangerous drivers-side airbag inflators manufactured by Jilin Province Detiannuo Automobile Safety System Co., Ltd. (DTN). These inflators were not supplied, approved, or authorized by the vehicle manufacturers and have primarily been found in vehicles that previously experienced a crash and underwent airbag replacement using non-genuine parts. These dangerous inflators have ruptured during deployment, posing a serious risk of injury or death due to metal fragments entering the vehicle cabin. To date, Hyundai is aware of three people who have died while driving a Hyundai vehicle with one of these substandard replacement airbag inflators that deployed in what likely would have been a survivable crash. NHTSA has issued a public advisory urging vehicle owners and service professionals t
Document 10170511
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 clutch in the transmission. If the vehicle fails the stall test, replace the transmission. ? PASS: Stall speed is between 1700~2900 rpm (See shop manual for stall speed). ? FAIL: Engine revs to redline limit (6,000~6,500 rpm). If so, replace the transmission.
Document 10170883
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 Auto and Apple CarPlay connection conditions. 3. This bulletin provides physical differences between the USB 2.0 port and USB 3.0 port.
Document 10172142
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 models and model years.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Checked Oct 7, 2026. Records match 2012 Hyundai Genesis, not a specific VIN.
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Vehicle information checked Oct 7, 2026. Model-level information is identified separately from equipment reported for this VIN.
Vehicle specifications
Specifications and features
VIN-decoded specifications
Gross vehicle weight rating
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Dealer-provided specifications
Engine
3.8L GDI DOHC V6 Engine with Dual CVVT
Dealer-listed features 11
Fog Lights
Side-Impact Air Bags
Cruise Control
Push Start
Keyless Entry
Homelink
Bluetooth
Heated Seats
Leather Seats
Automatic Climate Control
Power Seats
VIN-decoded details come from NHTSA vPIC. Features are listed by the dealer for this vehicle; confirm equipment with the dealer.
Exact VIN decode
Factory configuration and equipment
Vehicle type
PASSENGER CAR
Doors
4
Engine
3.8L
Engine model
DOHC GDI
Valve train
Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC)
Manufactured in
ULSAN, SOUTH KOREA
Source: NHTSA vPIC. Decoded Oct 7, 2026. Blank fields are omitted because manufacturer VIN reporting varies.
EPA-matched vehicle configuration
Fuel economy, emissions and ownership estimates
City
18 MPG
Highway
28 MPG
Combined
22 MPG
Fuel type
Regular Gasoline
EPA vehicle category
Large Cars
EPA engine description
SIDI
Fuel used per 100 miles
4.5 gallons
Estimated annual fuel cost
$3,050
Estimated monthly fuel cost
$254
Estimated fuel cost per 100 miles
$20.33
EPA five-year additional cost
$3,250
Tailpipe CO₂
404 g/mile
Petroleum use
13.5 barrels/year
Matched to this vehicle's decoded configuration: Genesis · Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.8 L. Source: U.S. EPA. Retrieved Oct 7, 2026.
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Safety features
Yes = VIN reported. Standard = manufacturer’s model guide. Optional = installation unconfirmed. Tap ⓘ for details.
Active Safety & Crash Avoidance
Anti-lock brakes (ABS) Dealer reported
Electronic stability control (ESC) Dealer reported
Brake assist Dealer reported
Traction control Dealer reported
Passive Safety & Structural Protection
Frontal airbags Yes
Side curtain airbags Yes
Side torso / seat airbags Yes
Seat belt pretensioners Dealer reported
Additional reported safety equipment · 20 +
Seat beltsManufacturer reported · Manual
Side-Impact Air BagsDealer listed
Anti-whiplash front seat head restraintsDealer listed
Equipment does not establish crash performance. Driver assistance requires an attentive driver. Confirm optional equipment and connected-service activation with the dealer. Manufacturer data: NHTSA VIN decode, checked Oct 7, 2026.
Dealer-listed features 90
Fog Lights
Side-Impact Air Bags
Cruise Control
Push Start
Keyless Entry
Homelink
Bluetooth
Heated Seats
Leather Seats
Power Seats
Alloy Wheels
Interior 25
Heated driver and front passenger seats
Leather front seat upholstery
Automatic climate control
Driver seat power reclining, lumbar support, cushion tilt, fore/aft control and height adjustable control
Dual-zone front climate control
Leather rear seat upholstery
Leather steering wheel
Manual tilting steering wheel
Cabin air filter
Rear under seat climate control ducts
Rear headliner/pillar climate control ducts
Rear console climate control ducts
Bucket front seats
Driver seat with 8-way directional controls
Front seat center armrest
Front passenger seat with 4-way directional controls
Driver seat with 4-way power lumbar
Rear bench seat
Rear seat center armrest with trunk pass-thru
Anti-whiplash front seat head restraints
Seating capacity: 5
Leather and simulated wood gear shifter material
Passenger seat power reclining and fore/aft control
Leatherette door trim insert
Carpet front and rear floor mats
Exterior 18
17 x 7-inch front and rear silver aluminum wheels
P225/55HR17 AS BSW front and rear tires
Compact spare tire with aluminum wheel
Spare tire mounted under the cargo floor
4 doors
Galvanized steel/aluminum body panels with side impact beams
Body-colored front bumper
Body-colored rear bumper
Body-colored bodyside moldings
Chrome grille
Aluminum side window trim
Chrome door handles
Monotone paint
Standard style side mirrors
Body-colored door mirrors
Chrome front and rear bumper inserts
Body-colored front bumper rub strip
Body-colored rear bumper rub strip
Mechanical 25
3.8L V-6 direct injection, DOHC, D-CVVT variable valve control, regular gasoline, engine with 333HP
3.8L V-6 DOHC
8-speed automatic
SHIFTRONIC Sequential shift control
Automatic
Rear-wheel drive
Speed sensitive power steering
Lock-up transmission
Front mounted engine
Spark ignition system
Variable intake manifold
Longitudinal mounted engine
Aluminum engine block
Aluminum cylinder head
Overdrive transmission
Engine Configuration: V6
Powertrain type: ICE
All-speed ABS and driveline traction control
Standard ride suspension
Independent front suspension
Multi-link front suspension
Front anti-roll bar
Front coil springs
SACHS gas-pressurized shock absorbers
Independent rear suspension
Entertainment 11
External memory control
Wireless audio streaming
Standard grade speakers
AM/FM/XMsatellite
Single-disc CD player
CD player located in the dashboard/instrument panel