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2009 Hyundai Genesis Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 235 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 Hyundai Genesis, most often about the brakes (53% of complaints, typically around 69,500 miles). It is the 3rd most complained-about Genesis model year since 2000 and has 3 recalls.
Most common 2009 Hyundai Genesis problems
Brakes
125 complaints · 53%Half of these problems showed up before 69,500 miles. Parts named most often: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, power assist, antilock.
When trying to use the brakes in my vehicle, I noticed that I had to push them all the way to the floor for them to engage. It seems that every so often, this is an issue.
My wife normally drives the car ,but over this past weekend I drover her vehicle. I noticed that everytime I came to a stop and kept my foot on the brake pedal ,it would slowly go to the floor. After experiencing again. On sunday 10/20/2013, I pulled off the road and checked the brake fluid in the master cylinder, it…
Electrical
29 complaints · 12%Half of these problems showed up before 68,000 miles. Parts named most often: 12v/24v/48v battery, ignition, instrument panel.
This car has electrical problems. I saw a low battery indicator light on my dashboard while driving. I replaced the battery with a new battery from auto parts store. That new battery died on one week. Had to tow my car to the mechanic. Diagnosed with a weak alternator. Not a dead alternator but a weak alternator. I…
Driving on the freeway and the throttle just cuts off, no throttle power. Car is still running. Quickly had to pull over on to the side of the road and had to shut car off and then restarted it. It worked but it continues to happen. It happened seven times in one day, with my child in the car. At one point there…
Lights
24 complaints · 10%Half of these problems showed up before 43,500 miles. Parts named most often: brake lights, headlights, back up lights.
To my surprise I was stopped by a police officer in march 2013 because none of the brake lights were working. He issued a fix-it ticket. I took the car to a Hyundai dealership and they replaced a diode to fix the problem. Now less than six months later on august 31, 2013 I was told by another driver that my brake…
Vehicle was in motion on city street when another motorist signaled that flames were coming out of front drivers side bumper. Fortunately, my wife was nearing home and pulled over in front our house where I sprayed and soaked area of fire until it receded. When I was able to view damage, the drivers side fog light…
Other or unspecified
22 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 105,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2009 Hyundai Genesis. The contact stated that the brake pedal felt abnormal when depressed and the stopping distance was increased. The vehicle was taken to paramus Hyundai dealer located at 234 nj4, paramus, nj for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not notified. The VIN was not provided. The…
On two separate occasions, the brake pedal went all the way to the floor. The first time this happened, the car had been sitting all night and it immediately malfunctioned when I started it. After driving a short distance, turning the car off, and restarting it-the brakes worked. My husband took the car to an…
Steering
21 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 55,500 miles.
The power steering failed suddenly and catastrophically while driving in the parking lot. The steering wheel became hard to turn at any range of speed. The vehicle was examined by the dealership mechanic and I was informed the power steering pump had failed. After some brief research, it seems to be a known amd…
Upon starting the vehicle, the steering wheel remains in upper position and interior position, similar to bus steering wheel. It cannot be moved with the electrical positioning button on the steering column and therefore is not safely drivable in this position. Major safety issue
Speed control
16 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 41,000 miles.
Lost complete ability to accelerate on highway traveling at 70 MPH. No warning, happened twice more before I got it back to a dealer. Car did not shut off but would not accelerate. Restarted after I managed to get off in the breakdown lane. The car would go another few miles and konk out again. I immediately went to…
While the vehicle was idling or in low RPM it would start to sputter as if it was going to stall. I returned the vehicle to the dealer and it was a fault throttle sensor.
Engine
15 complaints · 6%Half of these problems showed up before 98,500 miles. Parts named most often: engine.
My car shut off/the engine lost power, while sitting in traffic. I felt a slight rough idle, then realized all my dash lights were on, and the engine was not running. I placed the car in park, and pushed the engine start button. Car started back up, but every time I stopped I had to place the car in park and keep my…
The contact owns a 2009 Hyundai Genesis. The contact stated that while driving 70 MPH, the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power. The contact was able to coast to the shoulder of the road however, the vehicle failed to restart. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, who diagnosed a…
Transmission
10 complaints · 4%Half of these problems showed up before 26,500 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission.
In stop & go traffic - transmission in d - with my foot on the brake, the car started to accelerate - drive wheels spun and screeched - put transmission in neutral - car seemed to return to normal.
The contact owns a 2009 Hyundai Genesis. While approaching a stop, the engine revved and the brake pedal depressed slightly. The contact placed the gear in neutral and was able to control the vehicle. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The failure recurred three times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2009 Hyundai Genesis recalls
Lights: switch
Risk: A following vehicle may not recognize that the vehicle is slowing or coming to a stop if the stop lamps on the vehicle do not illuminate as expected. There is an increased risk of a rear-end crash as a result.
Fix: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will repair the stop lamp switch circuit, free of charge. Hyundai issued an interim notification to owners on january 6, 2015. The recall began on march 23, 2015. Owners may contact hyundai customer service at 1-855-671-3059. Hyundai's number for this recall is 125.
Full defect summary
Hyundai motor america (hyundai) is recalling certain 2009-2011 hyundai genesis vehicles manufactured april 30, 2008, to november 21, 2010, and 2011 hyundai equus vehicles manufactured july 31, 2010, to november 21, 2010. Due to a circuit failure, the stop lamps in the affected vehicles may not illuminate.
Brakes: fluid
Risk: If the module corrodes, reduced brake effectiveness may result, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Hyundai will notify owners and instruct them to bring their vehicle to a dealer for service. Hyundai will inspect the hecu module for proper operation, and will replace the modules as necessary. Hyundai will replace the factory brake fluid in those vehicles that have not previously had the factory brake fluid replaced. These repairs will be done free of charge. The recall began on december 24, 2013. Owners may contact hyundai at 1-800-633-5151 or by email at [email protected]. Hyundai's recall number is 114.
Full defect summary
Hyundai is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 genesis vehicles manufactured april 30, 2008, through march 28, 2012. The vehicles may contain brake fluid which does not protect against corrosion of the hydraulic electronic control unit (hecu).
Lights: switch
Risk: Failure to illuminate the stop lamps during braking or inability to disengage the cruise control could increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, when the ignition is in the 'on' position, the transmission shifter may be able to be moved out of park without first applying the brake. This may lead to unintentional movement of the car which may increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the stop lamp switch, free of charge. The safety recall began on april 22, 2013. Owners may contact hyundai at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's recall campaign number is 110.
Full defect summary
Hyundai motor company (hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2006-2009 accent, model year 2007-2011 azera, sonata and sante fe,2006-2011 tucson, 2009-2011 elantra touring, 2007-2010 elantra, 2008-2011 veracruz, 2009-2011 genesis, 2010-2011 genesis coupe, 2007-2008 entourage, and 2006-2008 tiburon vehicles. Originally, in april 2013, hyundai recalled 1,059,824 model year 2007-2009 accent and tucson, model year 2007-2010 elantra, model year 2007-2011 santa fe, model year 2008-2009 veracruz, model year 2010-2011 genesis coupe, and model year 2011 sonata vehicles. In september 2013, hyundai informed the agency that it was adding more vehicles to this campaign, representing an additional 652,512 units. The total number of vehicles being recalled is now 1,712,336. In the affected vehicles, the stop lamp switch may malfunction. A malfunctioning stop lamp switch may cause the brake lights to
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Brake hydraulic control module failure
Summary
On october 28, 2013, hyundai motor company (hyundai) submitted a defect information report (dir) to NHTSA describing a safety defect in the braking system of approximately 43,500 model year (my) 2009 through 2012 hyundai genesis sedans (NHTSA recall no. 13v-489).the hyundai report indicates that the recalled vehicles may contain brake fluid that does not sufficiently inhibit corrosion on the zinc plating of control valve armatures in the hydraulic electronic control unit (hecu) module. The dir indicated that, over time, the build-up of corrosion products may affect operation of hecu control valves, resulting in a low/soft brake pedal with reduced brake effectiveness, which may increase the r
Questions about the 2009 Hyundai Genesis
- What are the most common problems with the 2009 Hyundai Genesis?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: brakes (125 complaints, typically around 69,500 miles); electrical (29 complaints, typically around 68,000 miles); lights (24 complaints, typically around 43,500 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2009 Hyundai Genesis have?
- 3 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from November 7, 2014 (lights). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2009 a bad year for the Hyundai Genesis?
- It is the 3rd most complained-about Genesis model year since 2000, with 235 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.