2009 Hyundai Genesis problems
Owners have filed 309 complaints about the 2009 Hyundai Genesis with NHTSA. Service brakes account for 35.6% of them — far more than any other system, ahead of electrical system at 9.1%.
Complaints309
Crashes24
Fires5
Injuries4
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Service brakes 35.6% · 110
Electrical system 9.1% · 28
Exterior lighting 8.1% · 25
Unknown or other 7.1% · 22
Steering 6.8% · 21
Service brakes, hydraulic 6.1% · 19
Vehicle speed control 5.2% · 16
Engine 4.2% · 13
Severity
Of those complaints, 24 describe a crash, 5 describe a fire and 4 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 7 model years of the Hyundai Genesis in this data, 2009 ranks 3rd by complaint volume — 2015 draws the most.
Filings are rising — 15 in the last three years against 12 in the three before. For a vehicle this age that usually points to a wear-related failure owners are hitting now.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 62,915 miles.
In owners' own words
Brakes lights have gone out. Hyundai is aware of the problem but I am not aware of any recall. Hyundai issued tsb 09-be-023 technical service bulletin 09-be-023, stop lamp z01 diode inspection procedure, appears to describe the location and procedure for troubleshooting of the diode but describes the issue as " . . . Vehicles may experience the stop lamps blinking on and off even when brakes are not applied." Service brakes
The contact owns a 2009 Hyundai Genesis. While driving at an unknown speed, the brakes failed and the brake pedal sank to the floor. The dealer stated that the inner ball joints and the hydraulic electronic control unit failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000. Service brakes · reported at 70,000 miles
The brakes became spongy, increased travel, and lost stopping power. I had to press the pedal all the way to the floor to avoid an accident. I have had the brake fluid replaced, but suspect that this is due to corrosion that already occurred from the faulty brake fluid and abs module. I would appreciate any assistance in convincing Hyundai of this. Service brakes · reported at 76,000 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
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