Worried about potential repair costs? An extended warranty can provide peace of mind.
Chart based on 53 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2009 Hyundai Genesis
Engine not specified
116000 mi
The engine imploded while driving on the freeway. It threw a rod and blew a hole in the engine block. This car was serviced regularly through a dealership and had just returned from servicing 2 weeks earlier.
Engine check light came on...went to dealer. Reset light, tried to reproduce with no joy.
28000 mi
Oil leak around oil drain plug, gasket replaced.
11000 mi
Fuel Pump failed.
3000 mi
The check engine light came on due to the gas cap not being tightened.
7200 mi
This is my second trip to the dealer because my check engine light came on. The dealer informed me that it was a TSB or recall on the check engine light and informed me that the problem will be fixed. The dealership fixed the light. Check engine light came back on, and the dealer recognized it, but couldn't find a problem with the car. She said when you have a lot of electronics on a car this will normally happen.
19000 mi
Check engine light came on. Diagnostics indicated bad oxygen sensor. Sensor was replaced.
4000 mi
Horrible smell when accelerating hard. Has been present since day one. Dealership won't admit there is a problem.
22000 mi
ECU updated
54300 mi
Engine misfires upon start up in cold weather only occasionally.
57000 mi
Engine would periodically run rough after startup and engine light would come on. For 9 months the dealer could not replicate and just cleared the codes. Finally it stayed running rough. Dealer replaced valves & springs on 1&2 and the cam
64000 mi
US $100
Noisy engine - whining. Idler pulley replaced. Pulley replaced, but still whines.
74000 mi
US $200
Engine replaced. Short block. I complained about whining noise for 18 months, ever since they replaced a valve (no noise before repair). After we got into the extended warranty, they took the problem seriously. Noisy oil pump, metal in the oil pan.
94000 mi
US $68
Check engine light caused by faulty purge valve. Cleaned purge valve rather than replace and check engine came back on after 2 days.
105000 mi
Engine would take a long time to start. Replaced purge valve.
58000 mi
Check engine light came on. Took to shop and they said there was a TSB. Performed TSB and problem went away.
78000 mi
Valve spring failure, 4 valves bent
110500 mi
US $1750
Car developed a significant misfire. Spark plugs replaced, low compression on #8 cylinder. Fault was determined to be broken exhaust valve spring on #8 cylinder. Valve spring replaced, symptoms resolved
13000 mi
V8 engine knocking; went away after 20 min.; Hyundai field engineers alerted.
11000 mi
Engine started with white smoke and severe noise. Restarted fine. Determined to be a valve problem. Replaced all hydraulic lifters and one valve, new timing chain tensioners.
15000 mi
Leak from Oil Pressure sending unit - minor oil leak
3000 mi
Check engine light on. Dealer had vehicle for 25 minutes and they had to reprogram ECM. Problem fixed.
Noise from what seemed like the accessory belt as well as erratic idle on startup only when ambiant temperature is less than 5 degrees celsius.
47120 mi
Squeeling noise and erratic idle when engine is cold
39100 mi
They replaced the throttle body per Hyundai's direction and that fixed the erratic idle at startup problem.
53320 mi
Squealing noise at start up. They replaced all the serpentine belt idlers including a $350 one that wasn't covered by the warranty. Fortunately for me the dealer picked up the cost.
69440 mi
C $600
header had rusted out and required replacement.
77500 mi
C $500
engine light caused by timing chain skipping a tooth. timing chain replaced under extended warranty.
77500 mi
C $2000
variable valve timing unit was replaced. not covered under extended warranty
44250 mi
Engine was making a knocking sound at startup. Dealer diagnosed a problem in the bottom end and replaced the engine with a new one, from Hyundai. All work done under warranty. Engine was making a knocking sound at startup. Dealer diagnosed a problem in the bottom end and replaced the engine with a new one, from Hyundai.
All work done under warranty.
39000 mi
Throttle position sensor had failed and was replaced at the dealership under warranty. The car was still driveable, however the acceleration was erratic.
16000 mi
Check engine light and ESC light came on and car would not respond to accelerator. Throttle position sensor was replaced under warranty by dealer.
42900 mi
microscopic hole developed in lower radiator hose. no obvious leak. check engine sensor lighted up. Dealer found issue and repaired. No cost to me. Great!
66960 mi
Loss of engine power when driving in hot weather (35+deg.C). Happened twice. First time was able to drive home. 2nd time needed dealer assistance. No obvious cause but they cleaned MAF. No problem since but also hasn't been as hot.
20740 mi
fuel link
154380 mi
C $150
Oxygen sensor?....replaced twice as first one faulty
5000 mi
Fuel Release switch failed. Also did recall software updates and oil change.
25000 mi
Engine sensors caused engine to not run at idle at start up, RPM fluctated. Eventually check engine light came on after a week
6000 mi
Odometer and Speedometer off by about 5 mph. Told it is a miscalibration for the 18" wheels and they don't have a fix.
7440 mi
Speed sensor was cracked and needed to be replaced.
114780 mi
C $650
Hole in passenger side flexpipe
31000 mi
Car having trouble shifting at low speeds. Reset computer, problem fixed
39000 mi
Trouble with sensor that manages shifting. Strong hesitation at 35-50 mph
55000 mi
on cold start erratic fluctuating idle
43000 mi
Dealer replaced TPS (throttle position sensor) under warranty.
64500 mi
US $250
Car had rough idle at startup. Intermittent engine misfire at cruising speeds. 65,000 miles on car. Replaced throttle position sensor and updated software.
11000 mi
Shifting was erratic. New software update fixed it.
15000 mi
Transmission shifts poorly. This is a problem on all 3.8 Genesis because Hyundai met fuel mileage standards using the transmission rather than the engine. I'll never buy another one.
19000 mi
Fuel cap not sealing completely c/s engine light on. Replaced fuel cap and cleared code P0442. Performed Evap leak test. No leak present.
16000 mi
Repair shop [not dealer] overfilled crankcase. Oil control valve blew out. Dealer replaced under warranty.
42000 mi
code check revealed problem with mechanisms for handling oil flow in engine. Sensor replaced as well as another part; also sensor for exhaust regulation.
77000 mi
replace gaskets and seal on lower engine oil pan and timing chain housing. Tech said this was caused by substandard repair by earlier tech who replaced oil control valve at same dealer.
110000 mi
US $1700
Replace radiator and AC radiator
24000 mi
Oxygen sensor failed. Vehicle warning lamp. Occasionally engine stuttered...hesitating when pulling out and accelerating.
29000 mi
Steering wheel would not go to desired position automatically. Dealer could not fix problem,said it contact factory support and give me a call to return to fix the problem.
45300 mi
Very rough running, ESC and Check Engine lights lit, Fuel injection computer replace
See our lemon odds and nada odds page to see vehicles with no repairs or vehicles with more than three repairs. To see how
frequently 2009 Hyundai Genesis problems occur, check out our car reliability stats.
