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Chart based on 257 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
Car missing SD card for navigation maps. Salesman tried card that was supposedly VIN specific and 2-3 different ones. None worked. Ordered new card. Repair scheduled a week later. Installed SD card for navigational maps right side blind spot detection light comes on even when there is no car there
16000 mi
Replace electronics for passenger seat, no heat or cool for bottom of seat after new track was replaced last year. track had a bad part for heat and cool of seat bottom when put in last year
23000 mi
Passenger front window needed a new motor, part ordered
23000 mi
Passenger window motor stopped working. Replaced under warranty
Driver's air bag fault light on. Took three trips to diagnose and fix.
13000 mi
USB port intermittent failure. Android Auto randomly stops working. USB thumb drive plays music when it wants to. Dealer replaced USB module. Failed again within 1 month.
15000 mi
USB port failed again. Same intermittent problem as before. Android Auto randomly stops working. USB thumb drive starts and stops playing music when it wants to. Dealer couldn't find problem because it was working on day of drop off but 1 mile after picking it up it started failing again. Dealer ordered part again.
20000 mi
Driver seat heater not working. Lights on switch blinking indicating fault. USB port random disconnects. Dealership didn't have parts to fix either problem.
29000 mi
USB port intermittent failure. Dealer finally replaced radio. There are still intermittent problems when using the USB port for Android Auto which leads me to believe it is a wire harness problem. Unfortunately I no longer trust my current dealership to properly diagnose the problem and will need to find another dealership for future work.
70000 mi
US $400
License plate light needed replacement. LED assembly required deck panel removal for access. Over $400 total cost, parts and labor.
37000 mi
proximity sensors front and rear reporting spurious errors, intermittent and unconsistent
39000 mi
Cabin vibration, but not steering or tires related. New A/C compressor replacement did not solve problem of vibration from 25 to 30 mph only, no vibration higher or lower speeds.
Problem with Bluetooth connection to multiple devices; head-unit was replaced
15000 mi
US $50
Smart Cruise Control error. Reset system
5000 mi
Drivers side front and rear windows would not always go down. Drivers door switch cluster replaced to repair. Problem came back on drivers window and eventually motor was replaced.
13082 mi
Drivers power window motor replaced, was binding up Left rear brake light module went out...was holding water after heavy rain and finally blew out
21500 mi
Musty smell from AC
6000 mi
Car was totally dead and it took an extra effort to jump start it. Next day same problem so I took it to the dealer. Battery was totally shorted out and it was replaced under warranty. Since the car is totally electronic it is a problem.
9500 mi
GPS Fix again
13500 mi
Proximity sensors, front and rear, intermittent operation. Trunk auto open feature intermittent operation
18000 mi
US $336
Car would not start car. Called Hyundai and informed them the vehicle did not start and they sent someone out to jump start it and that worked. Took it to the dealer and they replaced the Battery which was dead under warranty
Rear window was inoperative. Reset motor to fix. Front speakers intermittently go out for about a minute. Could not reproduce the problem.
11000 mi
US $450
The car would not start and I could not jump it. It was towed and they installed a new battery. 2 days later it was towed again. They were able to re-charge the battery, but not find a cause. Operated normally next 10 days when I filed this report. I think it is an intermittent short that goes in and and out as the car drives (or is towed). I love the car, but no longer feel I can count on it.
14000 mi
THE CAR WOULD NOT START RECEIVED ERROR CODE AND CAR WAS DEAD. TOOK DEALER 3 DAYS TO FIGURE OUT IT WAS A SHORT IN THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
9900 mi
Driver's window switch was replaced due to flaky operation. Driver's window switch was replaced due to flaky operation.
11000 mi
Sirius/XM radio reverts to channel 0 after being parked in garage
23000 mi
Left front bulb turned pink and stayed that way.
26000 mi
Navigation system periodically loses the location of the vehicle. Not yet repaired after replacement of head unit and new firmware. Additional new firmware one month later corrected all problems. All functions related to navigation system now work correctly.
15000 mi
leak in high side pressure line. Wait was for parts. Covered under warranty. Loaner car provided
25000 mi
Satellite radio not working. Head unit replaced
65000 mi
US $780
Left front turn signal / DRL socket melted and had to be replaced. Drivers Side heated seat stopped working.
26000 mi
electrical. blind spot sensor on driver's side comes on when no car in other lane. Automatic light mode blinks at any time and goes from on to auto to off. Sensor for close proximity shows yellow or read when no vehicle is near. So far .
30000 mi
same as in May, 2016. blind spot sensor not working correctly.
39000 mi
blind spot light comes on when no car on the road. seems to be triggered by rain.
41341 mi
Smart cruise control module was replaced
52000 mi
Steering wheel part was replaced due to intermittent haptic motor errors. Errors continue to show intermittently.
8300 mi
US $20
TPMS Light (NOT for low pressure) randomly comes on, on an almost daily basis. Dealer could not replicate, but it still randomly occurs. Tires deflated , each sensor checked, and refilled with nitrogen. light comes on less frequently.
71000 mi
US $580
Entire passenger side headlight unit was replaced, under warranty (thank you Hyundai, as I have over 70,000 miles on my car) at a cost of almost $1700.00! There was a short in the wiring, and the harness itself could not be replaced and it is a complete unit. The turn signal bulb went out after having had it replaced 2 months prior.
19700 mi
Instrument panel cluster died.
33000 mi
The Audio, Nav and Climate are slow to boot on startup and freeze the hard drive until the hardware catches up
35000 mi
The Audio, Nav and Climate are slow to boot on startup and freeze the hard drive until the hardware catches up
1000 mi
GPS intermittent after 30 minutes of operation. Repair was "head replacement"
Blind Spot Detection Error notification when driving at highway speed.
20700 mi
"Blind spot detection cancelled" indication while driving on the highway. Restart the engine to reset. Dealer unable to replicate told to come back while the car displaying the problem and diagnostics will be run at that point.
33480 mi
Xenon HID bulb burnt out replaced under warranty
79360 mi
C $190
Replaced both Xenon HID bulbs as one burnt out
15500 mi
left HID bulb turned pink, bulb went bad
17000 mi
Radio head unit was replaced under warranty. After installation, backup camera displayed 2 sets of guide lines on the screen and there was no look down mode. After replacing head unit, backup camera displayed 2 sets of guide lines and there was no look down mode. Software fix.
36000 mi
Replaced defective left rear window motor
31800 mi
US $1000
AC compressor replaced.
61000 mi
replace compressor
61000 mi
Multiple trips to repair inconsistent AC staying cool.
Finally replaced the AC Compressor which fixed the problem.
61000 mi
AC Compressor replaced
63240 mi
Heated Seat button button failed, element integrated into seat. Dealer originally wanted $4000 for WHOLE seat replacement, but just replaced seat cushion. under Hyundai bought Extended Warranty. . Intermittent lighting, Headlights would flash on and off after Turn Signal used. Dealer insisted I had to bring the car in when the problem was happening, which was impossible as Auto headlights aren't on during business hours, had to fight with Hyundai Canada to get them to honour the TSB.
6300 mi
I've already had the radio/navigation head unit replaced because the navigation could not stay on course, it couldn't figure out where my vehicle was.
23000 mi
Drivers side drivers window control switch failed and was replaced. The switch started failing last year but taking the car to Hyundai is a exercise in futility as they should continue to sell cheap cars to the masses. They should never come near $50,000+ cars.
28000 mi
Drivers side window switch not functioning properly- dealer could not find problem
24800 mi
Backup camera intermittent. Wires got damaged when closing trunk. Dealer replaced 3 wires that were damaged. Work done under warranty. It was not a recall but the dealer had received a memo from Hyundai concerning this problem.
19000 mi
US $195
Rear window would not roll down. Motor bad. Stereo would cut out completely when navigation was activated.
3500 mi
Radio locking up - ordered new unit - replaced.
20000 mi
sirius/xm radio quit working, entire radio head unit had to be replaced.
32240 mi
lane departure warning malfunctioning
51000 mi
Airbag light on. Diagnosed loose connection under the passenger’s seat. Smart Trunk did not operate. Diagnosed loose connection.
Battery died 1,000 miles outside of warranty. Had to pay full price for replacement. Battery is nonstandard size, and requires ECU to be reset for car to recognize new battery.
33799 mi
Headlights and fog lights would flicker and turn off when driving or using turn signal. Dealer replaced left multi-function switch (headlight, fog light & turn signal switch).
36210 mi
Intermittent issues
1. Navigation randomly reboots
2. Volume will rise randomly to full volume, sound will become distorted and the controls will lock. System will either reboot automatically or I would have to pull over to turn off and restart the vehicle.
3. IPod does not play, but tracks and album covers are displayed. Tracks can be changed. The iPod app then switches to the CD after a minute or two.
4. CD will display track information but will not play track. The CD will then shut down and switch to the radio.
Dealer was unable to replicate the issue, but found error codes 32803 and B2804. Requested video of screen when it is having the issue to help further diagnose the issue.
inability of the premium package to recognize voice commands. Changes phone priority, refuese to recognize contacts and only works about 35% of the time.
14000 mi
Hyundai bought the care back because of ongoing blue tooth problems. They replaced it with a 2015.
Back up camera failed and was replaced on warranty.
29520 mi
Drivers seat would not move back, only moved forwards. Repaired temporarily while waiting for back-ordered part.
31620 mi
Easy access seat would not work after new seat parts installed.
34200 mi
Power seat issue finally corrected, all seat controls working and memory once again works as it should.
40300 mi
Parking Assist became erratic, would cause warnings when driving along a clear road.
47120 mi
Seat would not move back. One seat motor replaced
52080 mi
Drivers seat will not move ahead or backwards. Third time for this problem
53401 mi
C $38
CD player failed. Entire entertainment unit replaced under warranty. I paid labour. Third time for problem. Drivers seat would not move back. Replaced the reverse movement limiter switch
68200 mi
back up camera quit. Not repaired yet, price for repair at dealer is ridiculous. Can't access the camera, it's literally inside the trunk lid.
19000 mi
Navigation head unit Dome lights changed
11300 mi
Radio stopped working properly. When the car turned on each time the radio was not working until the channel was changed. They needed to reset the computer to fix it, but it took 2 separate visits to diagnose and repair
42000 mi
US $275
Battery died. I replaced the battery.
55000 mi
overhead light in cabin was flickering. Dealer replaced the light.
57000 mi
Overhead lights flickering
66000 mi
US $650
Running light goes off when I turn on turn indicator. Replacement of turn indicator stalk did not fix the problem.
20000 mi
Radio
44700 mi
Radio head unit replaced.
72000 mi
US $100
A parking sensor on the front does not work - error displays on dashboard.
76000 mi
Radio sound goes to static on occasion, and rearview camera no longer displays
81000 mi
US $90
Front parking sensors replaced.
13500 mi
Sporadic issues with back up camera. Camera replaced by dealer and issue was resolved.
16200 mi
Front passenger door lock would not unlock from keyfob or from exterior handle. Door actuator was faulty and replaced along with latch assembly.
44000 mi
Driver side heated sear bottom replaced due to failure to heating element
34000 mi
The LCD screen on the information module went out. I think it was caused by a worker in the car wash that sprayed on it. Nothing else has ever gone out on the car - was a GREAT car
38000 mi
Numerous attempts to answer the connected phone via the steering wheel buttons. The system would just keep ringing but never answering the phone calls.
Turning right, headlights would be shut off intermittently when turn signal cancelled. Replaced turn signal stalk under warranty.
5000 mi
Audio quit. No sound. Made appointment for diagnosis. After a short period with ignition off, radio/nav came back to life. Unable to duplicate issue. Will return to dealer with the issue when it happens without rebooting.
27000 mi
parking sensor fell out-bad electronic weld-factory defect-would not repair under warranty.
51000 mi
Front sensor pointed down to far and picking up the road only at one intersection. Dealer tried to readjust, but only partially successful (now only sees ground occasionaly). Waiting for repair parts to arrive.
79000 mi
US $970
Alternator went out. no power steering. Took four days after the car was towed in, to get a slot in the service center. Then a day to get the part.
6000 mi
Automobile was originally misdiagnosed, but during a subsequent visit they determined that the problem was with a faulty front Parking Assist sensor and after waiting for the part; it was installed and resolved the problem.
9000 mi
Experienced a problem with another parking sensor on the front bumper. After reporting the problem, the replacement part was ordered and installed. This resolved the issue. However, it appears that there was a bad batch of sensors instal
9000 mi
US $133
A new battery was needed. It was partially covered under warranty.
37000 mi
Parking sensors malfunction. Day and a half in shop.Could not resolve issue.
135000 mi
US $800
Wiper motor
184000 mi
US $500
AC malfunctioned
52000 mi
Replaced crusise control after it stopped working.
30000 mi
Smart Cruise Control (SCC) sensor unit replaced. $5,800.
9000 mi
Front Parking sensor failure
41500 mi
Smart Cruise Control malfunction. Dealer noted scratch on front bumper and claimed physical damage caused SCC malfunction, refused warranty. Did not replace. Will follow up with manufacturer for warranty work.
76000 mi
US $300
AC would blow warm at specific times, also would smell a sour refrigerant type smell when recirc was on stopped at a light. Things would go back to normal once I started driving again. Replaced compressor.
49000 mi
US $150
Replaced navigation/audio controller. Purchased part on ebay
Freon was down to 1.10 lbs. Should be approx. 1.45lbs. A/C was not working well at all! Would blow warm air. It's 105 here in California. I suspect a slow leak. Leaking is covered under my extended warranty but freon was not. A/C cold.
24000 mi
Front radar sensor needed replaced and ac not blowing cold air.
32000 mi
Radio still not working right and radar acting up again. Does not cool proplerly
17000 mi
Audio would quit working randomly. Dealer replaced radio deck assembly. The "Auto Hold" feature (keeps brakes engaged after stop without having to keep foot on brake pedal)suddenly quit working. The "Auto Hold" switch was replaced and seems to have fixed the problem.
34000 mi
When the blinker was turned on the headlights would go out.
82000 mi
Cruise Control
98000 mi
Parking sensor.
37000 mi
US $80
Electric window opener on driver side stopped working. Loose connector was the problem.
41000 mi
US $100
Window switch was bad. Since it was covered by extended warranty, paid only the deductible.
41000 mi
US $50
Checked a/c system and recharged the a/c system.
27200 mi
HVAC Fan was making fluttering noise. Bad bearing, fan replaced under warranty. Actuator died for driver side door and would not unlock or lock unless manipulated manually.
Easy access function for driver seat failed. Electronic module has switched off, Technician resets module.
10700 mi
Easy access function of driver seat is still not working (see earlier report). Dealer had to order module from Hyundai before installed (cause for 3 day out of service).
93000 mi
US $400
Replaced clock spring which was causing airbag light to stay on.
108700 mi
Replaced battery under warranty
43000 mi
US $300
alternater failed to function and required replacment. battery replaced due to alternator failure and draining battery till discharge.
62000 mi
Driver seat switch works intermittently. Shop could not find the fault, even after keeping the car overnight.
AUTO DOOR LOCK ON DRIVER SIDE REPLACED
SPLIT IN LEATHER ON TOP OF CENTER CONSOLE ARM REST COVER
8000 mi
DIS BACK button was stuck down. Dealer rwplaced entire center console DIS control pad
24800 mi
Active (swivelling) Front Headlights not working - Still under investigation. Also: Steering Wheel position sometimes loses its memory and audio system switches itself on sometimes when you start the car.
9300 mi
Front parking sensor requires replacement - parts ordered. System 'beeps' every time car comes to a stop. Rear view Camera out of alignment. Now fixed. Problem with swiveling headlights remains. Was reported as fixed, but no. Front Parking Sensor system malfunctioned causing system to beep repeatedly every time vehicle came to a full stop. New sensor ordered and fitted to fix problem.
32860 mi
Steering Wheel Position memory malfunctioned intermittantly. Memory module replaced. Problem now worse than before - no longer intermittant as it ghanges position every time now!!
22000 mi
Windshield wiper motor assembly was faulty. Repair made under warranty. Brake fluid replaced under warranty.
5000 mi
Audio sound doesn't work occasionally.
28000 mi
Rear drivers side automatic lock did not function 100% of the time,
28000 mi
Auto trunk latch replaced as it would often open when the vehicle was started
16400 mi
My Smart Cruise Control System was displaying a warning. The dealer diagnosed and had to replace the Module Assembly for the Auto Cruise System.
25000 mi
Sending module for Smart Cruise Contol needed replacement.
15000 mi
The perimeter sensor stopped working. Also the TPMS light sometimes comes on. Might be Texas temps.
15800 mi
Perimeter parking system does not work. The dealer discovered that the perimeter sensor module had never been installed, ordered one from Hyundai and installed it.
46800 mi
US $300
Active Cruise Control module failed
61300 mi
Radar cruise unit malfunctioning
69000 mi
US $50
Alternator needed replacing
11000 mi
Driver side rear seat belt buckle INOP. Removed and replaced under warranty.
14000 mi
Key fob not recognized by sensor. Car could not be started. Dealer later found that I had inserted batteries upside down and attributed start failure to that. But failure occurred before battery change, so I feel this error was random.
27000 mi
Driver side seat heater had to be replaced Passenger side rear door lock does not lock and unlock from the drivers door lock control. Navigation system stopped working. I was told the entire unit would have to be replaced at a cost of around $5K. The unit was only warranted for 3 years or 36K miles. I am going to get an aftermarket unit to replace it. The headlights would flash on and off at the first "headlight on" setting when using the stem to signal a lane change.
97000 mi
US $125
AC system was full of air, needed to be bled and recharged
4000 mi
Rear seat heater module replaced
25300 mi
Cruise Control Computer Spontaneous Failure while driving on cruise on the highway. Cruise disengaged and a red symbol appeared on information display - a speedometer, a car, and exclamation symbol. $4800 Part ordered. Glad under warranty.
33000 mi
AV system occasionally shuts down and spontaneously restarts requiring nav reset, etc. Problem is intermittent. Dealer can't pinpoint problem for repair.
49000 mi
US $120
Routine battery replacement. Original battery was weakening and might become unreliable if not replaced after ~ 5 years.
42500 mi
Replace parking sensor and tire air pressure sensor
43000 mi
US $4
Output power plugin and cigarette lighter stopped working. Replaced the 25W fuse.
51000 mi
Actuator for the driver's side door failed. Dealer installed a new one under warranty.
65000 mi
US $350
Transistor that controlled the heater fan was replaced.
87000 mi
US $300
Adaptive cruise control went out. Replaced with a part from a salvage yard.
29000 mi
Front and rear parking sensors were not working. Repaired under Carmax extended warranty.
83400 mi
US $50
Adaptive Cruise Control replaced under warranty. I only paid $50, but the total repair was over $5,000.
61000 mi
Have TPMS Light on dashboard. Went to have diagnosed. Found bad sensor and it was ordered. Will not pay until work is completed.
32000 mi
Door lock actuator was not working. Replaced under warranty.
58000 mi
Front center parking sensor acting up, false alarms. Dealer replaced Front Parking sensors, which had gone bad. All good now.
98000 mi
US $500
Wiring harness chewed up by rodents. Dealer had to replace parts of the wiring harness.
34000 mi
The right front passenger door would not unlock with the key fob or pushing the internal button, it could only be opened manually by switching the door lock lever. The dealer seemed to know right away what the issue was when I called.
9420 mi
Replaced Audio/Nav unit. Freezing seems to be better, but bluetooth still not working right.
10467 mi
repced controlhead, this seemed to correct GPS and Bluetooh issues.
13222 mi
C $60
Musty Smell in Cabin
Replaced Cabin Air Filter
23353 mi
HVAC eractic, on maual settings defog logic still works. turned this off now
24856 mi
memory seat not working properly, no fault found
34900 mi
Driving in 30c and for an hour air conditioner blew warm air. All of a sounded it started to blow cold air when I got close to the ocean and some shade. as usual no codes found and dealer can not replicate?
26000 mi
Windshield wiper motor failed. Was replaced. Front parking sensor failure.
26000 mi
While waiting for the sensor to come in, another failed. When both sensors came in, they replaced them. Sensors work but now get random warnings indicating that there is an object in front of my car, when there actually is not.
14000 mi
Reset module that controls seat memory.
36000 mi
Headlights could randomly and momentarily shut off at night. They replaced headlight/turn signal control stalk...and replaced non OEM bulbs I had installed
7000 mi
Parking sensors went out. First trip to the dealer verified the issue, but they had to order a part, so second trip is needed to install. Parking sensor module was replaced. Dealer stated it shouldn't have been covered under warranty, but they replaced free of charge anyway.
59000 mi
US $849
Compressor needed to be replaced, as A/C was blowing hot air.
9000 mi
has electrical issues which so far cannot be found. Will start up by itself after turning car off. Will not have any navigation, radio etc. until car is shut down and restarted. Radio will change channels, but not station. Ongoing. electrical system has gremlins which dealership cannot find
13000 mi
still ongoing electrical issues, mainly with radio. The problems vary and are now almost on a daily basis. Dealership has not been able to figure out. Going in again:are keeping and providing loaner which I will take to go shop at Lexus.
15000 mi
Front parking sensors replacement
10540 mi
power mirrors fail to return to preset after transmission is taken out of reverse.
11140 mi
driver's side heated mirror stopped working. Had been intermittent for a while. Replaced under warranty
13020 mi
Now the passenger side mirror has failed also. The part is on order. I also am having an intermittent issue with the power mirrors(both sides) are failing to return to the set position after the car comes out of reverse. We have narrowed the probable cause to the main mirror switch. Part is on order.
13520 mi
Main mirror switch on driver's door was replaced under warranty to repair mirrors not returning to set position.(hopefully) passenger mirror heater failed to heat intermittently
23560 mi
C $1
driver's side mirror failed to return to pre-set after backing up
24800 mi
2 of the parking sensors started going off on start up for 10-15 seconds. First one then the other. One was diagnosed as defective and a new one was ordered. Apparently they are linked and when one goes defective, it make the other look bad.
26040 mi
my front center parking sensor started going off for no reason. sensor was replaced
26240 mi
system failed to get cold on more than one occasion. Dealer could not duplicate the problem
29140 mi
passenger side mirror would move up and down continuously while in reverse. Parts ordered
30132 mi
new passenger side mirror was defective and had to be replaced again
Headlights started flickering when putting on the right turn signal. I caught it on video but the dealer couldn't replicate. Tightened down ground bolt to headlights recommended by dealer. Happened one more time, but not for a while.
42200 mi
Headlight flickering issue still happening. Dealer found a TSB this time and replaced the multifuntion switch. The problem has been fixed. SCC warning light came on while driving. Dealer checked connections and found good connections. Replaced cruise control module.
35800 mi
Multifunction switch went out again. Caused the headlights to randomly shut off. Third switch now installed and haven't had the problem since.
85000 mi
US $180
Distance sensor for the cruise control broke. Dealer wanted to charge $4500 for the part alone. Traded the car in as it was close to the value of the car.
5000 mi
brake lights didn't work - faulty diode
32000 mi
US $78
AC stopped cooling. caused by tubing failure. replaced tubing and recharged system. used extended warranty purchased when vehicle was new.
36000 mi
US $132
Keyless remote entry and ignition stopped working. Could still access vehicle with the key and operate ignition with the key fob in dashboard slot.
6300 mi
The audio in my car stopped working. Everything else on the radio worked. This was the second time this has occurred. I did not report problem to the dealer as problem cleared up on its self after about an hour.
7300 mi
windshield wiper motor quit working.
3000 mi
Radio and nav malfunction. Dealer could not reproduce, no repair. Working fine now.
13500 mi
Interior driver side map light malfunction. Entire assembly must be replaced. Covered under 5/60 warranty. Part was not in stock, must return for second trip to dealer.
17100 mi
US $1450
Warranty repair: interior driver side map light assembly replaced.
26300 mi
Headlights blink off when turn signal depressed. They also undertook some research, and determined their may be a fix and replacement part concerning the lights/blinker issue. I need to schedule a followup appointment. Windows occasionally refusing to close. Problems were not replicated at the dealer. But after I arrived to pick up the car, on one occasion they did observe the window operation error.
31000 mi
Headlights blink on and off when using turn signal.
41000 mi
Front and rear windows occasionally refuse to shut when window buttons depressed.
59000 mi
US $188
Electrical system totally dead. Locks refused to open. Took to dealer, said battery has very low cold cranking amps. Battery replaced. Car recently returned, will monitor new battery to ensure this fixed the problem.
4200 mi
Radio comes on by itself intermittently when car is started. Dealer will not fix it if it doesn’t happen to them.
15700 mi
Radio comes on by itself after startup
15000 mi
New wiring harness required for front right side indicator light (not turn signal)
33000 mi
Headlight control stick on steering column needed replacement.
4340 mi
tilt steering does not alawys go all way up
8680 mi
replaced limit switches on power tilt steering
11160 mi
Bad connection for the power tilt steering. Cleaned contacts and now works
18800 mi
Volume knob broke off again
4000 mi
XM radio often lost signal. Dealer initially replaced XM component but that was not the root cause. The problem was the satellite antenna.
95000 mi
US $1900
Dynamic cruise control system warning light on; replaced DCC components
58800 mi
Adaptive cruise control was shutting by itself. Dealer said it was because of a brake fluid recall. Repairs were performed for free. Problem just reoccurred yesterday. Starts with the dash display flickering, then cruise shuts off.
135000 mi
US $160
Flickering dashboard display, then went completely dead. No electrical. Had to pull fuse in trunk to make it work. Dealer had NO IDEA what was wrong. Called corporate. They cleaned grounds, and problem disappeared. Symptoms again this week.
150000 mi
US $300
Previous electrical gremlins had returned after other work. Car now stuck in 5th gear. Limped to dealer. They had to do a lot of research, but came up with replace battery with hyundai branded battery. Strong Disbelief, but it has been almost a year with no problems.
14000 mi
A/C system was only partially cooling. Dealer found valve cap on high pressure side leaking. Cap assembly replace, system recharged and now operating optimally.
15000 mi
Radio would intermittently turn on and off. Dealer replaced entire nav/radio system under warranty.
49100 mi
The actuator in the drivers side front door started failing somewhere around 49,000 miles, something that I would not have expected. In addition, the control knob on the center council fails intermittently . . . it simply will not respond to attempts to clear the warning displayed on the system screen, when you initially start the vehicle, which renders the entire system useless . . . just one more unexpected surprise.
50000 mi
US $40
Drivers side window lock controller
10000 mi
A/C does not work well in city traffic when outside air temps are 90F or above. Dealer is diligent & capable, but could not find reason. My thought - A/C duct to rear passenger area is in center consul on top of transmission
120000 mi
US $1089
AC Compressor had to be replaced.
18600 mi
HEATED SEATS TURN OFF BY THEMSELVES, LUMBAR SUPPORT DOESN'T FULLY INFLATE.
82940 mi
My backup camera was only working intermittently. Dealer looked at it briefly and said "yes" there could be a problem. He recommended replacing it at a cost of $900.00. I said "no" the price was outrageous. I seems to be working fine now.
55000 mi
US $200
Front outside parking sensor failed. Replace parking sensor
45000 mi
The multi-function switch/stalk for the lights and turn signals would turn off the head lights or make then flash when turning right.
42000 mi
Reverse camera not working. Camera replaced.
34000 mi
Drivers side window controls worked intermittently. Relay for brake lights stopped working.
85000 mi
US $785
Alternator went bad. Complete loss of all power-related systems in car.
47000 mi
actuating turn signal caused headlights to flicker. Dealer unable to replicate but replaced switch; problem resolved.
Distance Sensor on the front of car was malfunctioning
92000 mi
drivers seat failed to move up - down. Seat switch replaced at no cost due to 100,000 mile warranty seat would not go up/down, new switch did not help
13640 mi
When putting the car into park, all the doors would not unlock consistently. The lock/unlock switch was replaced.
12300 mi
Auto steering wheel positioning system required 2 new switches.
25000 mi
Auto positioning of steering wheel, seats and mirrors.
7000 mi
Broken speaker clips caused rattling noise. Speaker clips were replaced.
10000 mi
Display screen for the audio/nav system freezes on startup. The problem occurs between one and four times per week. We think the problem was fixed, but it's hard to say because the repair was just completed and the issue is intermittent. The steering wheel tilt adjustment had limited range of motion; it could not tilt upwards all the way, preventing me from seeing half of the gauges.
12000 mi
Problems with nav display freezing up and steering tilt moving to random position instead of where set in memory. Sold car isntead of fixing them.
132000 mi
US $350
low battery voltage caused several electrical problems inclucding not starting
181000 mi
US $650
Needed to replace starter, was not engaging each time the button was pushed
7000 mi
Speaker was making a rattled sound Replaced Speaker
Could not adjust steering wheel.
Had 2 defective steering column tilt limit switches replaced
38000 mi
Recall repair for tilt steering wheel.
38800 mi
Second trip to dealer resolved problem with tilt steering wheel.
43500 mi
Driver's front seat could not be moved. Driver's power front seat switch assembly was replaced under warranty.
27000 mi
US $600
Rear outboard parking sensor failed
28000 mi
US $500
Parking sensor replacement
19000 mi
Drivers side heated seat not working. Repair was not done sais unable to diagnose.
31200 mi
Car back to dealer last week, diagnosed bad switch.
25000 mi
Window controls from drivers position not working. Resolution was to replace master switch.
30500 mi
Power tilt on steering wheel was not working. The tilt up was limited and the wheel did not return to memory position. Parking sensor alarms at all times
73000 mi
US $1000
Back up camera went blank. Replaced head unit
29600 mi
Audio fixed
14000 mi
Heated seats did not work when in high or medium. They would turn off completely after a couple of minutes. Switch replaced, but did not fix. Put springs around breather tubes. Fixed problem.
58000 mi
Air conditioner would always be on high. Turns out humidity sensor was bad.
60000 mi
Problem with rain sensing wipers. Wipers did not go off until it was too late. Replaced window and sensor because sensor was not removable.
12380 mi
heated and cooled drivers seat not working. parts ordered
21700 mi
C $65
parts ordered did not fix problem. more analysis required Heated and cooled drivers seat
48360 mi
Backup Camera needed replacement
16000 mi
tilt on steering wheel would not auto return seat & steering wheel would not return to up positionh when off. repaired with new switch
1000 mi
Original Nav Head defective. Replaced head unit had old 2009 software on it. 2010 software was ordered and installed via upgrade.
48000 mi
XM antenna got water in it, died
62000 mi
US $500
Rear driver side power window regulator came apart, needed replacement.
105 mi
US $500
Replaced alternator, was not charging.
28000 mi
Processed recall on stoplight switch. Replaced stoplight system diode, which failed at time of recall service. The latter was under warranty.
57000 mi
rear-view camera stopped working front parking sensor failed
17000 mi
Tilt wheel switch TSB
21000 mi
US $220
TPMS Sensor replaced and all recalibrated...Damaged by third party tire installer
29000 mi
air bag sensor
30000 mi
US $400
replacement of major air bag sensors under drivers seat
multi function knob stop being able to change anything on screen when turned multi function knob stop being able to change anything on screen when turned
31200 mi
US $296
Door lock actuator
39000 mi
Passenger.seat heater didn't work.
38500 mi
Also the rear window defogger doesn't function properly. Windows do not always function properly.
45200 mi
Auto light feature doesn't work. Headlights will not turn off regardless of the setting. The interior lights will not come on until I am in the car and have started it and I have to push one of the buttons on the overhead console. Replaced a module.
46000 mi
US $237
Returned to shop for issues with lights. Replaced the dome light, still not fixed. Also, car locking when keys were in the car. License plate bulb burned out.
40700 mi
US $48
Same issue with the lights. I never know what I'm going to get with these "auto" lights that have been in mass production since the late 70s early 80s and can work on a Toyota Corolla, Ford Focus, etc. but not on a $45,000 Hyundai Genesis.
50000 mi
Fixed my continual auto light problem. It was a bad light switch/button in the driver's door.
52000 mi
Reading lights flicker after being on 2-3 minutes
51000 mi
The parking sensors did not work in the front and back. The parking module was replaced and a cleaning of a connector on the main harness. One sensor is dead and will be replaced at later date.
85000 mi
US $72
Clock spring inside steering wheel started to make noise. Need to be replaced us it provides connection for air bag and wheel controls.
Occasionally drivers door would lock when key was in car or refuse to lock--very intermittent. Diagnosis was defective handle which was ordered and installed in about an hour.
24380 mi
Driver-side seat warmer trips off when car is cold. Replaced seat warmer console switch
31000 mi
Inoperative back-up camera Noisy vent baffle servo motor
14200 mi
Steering console adjustment switch was replaced as it intermittently would not adjust steering column Driver's seat cooling was not working properly.
11160 mi
Parking sensors not working, lcd light out on steering wheel
32240 mi
auto windows failed to operate
39060 mi
battery run down
14500 mi
Steering wheel tilt and telescoping was not working. After repair seems to work OK.
25000 mi
Steering tilt not going up or down Button on exterior door handle to lock and unlock door wasn't working. Ordered parts. Button on exterior door handle to lock and unlock door wasn't working. Dealer replaced part. Now works fine.
30000 mi
Warranty work on telescoping steering wheel
42000 mi
Drivers door lock not working electrically
33000 mi
Recall for a problem with the rear brake lights.
1860 mi
Tech Package main controller failed, part cost was an astonishing #1200.00
17840 mi
Main controller on multi use system failed'it was apparently a $1200.00 part. I can build 2 or more computers for the price of this knob assembly. Memory to return steering wheel to driver selected position quit completely and manual switch to lower the wheel is intermittant.Hyundai dealer in Vero Beach FLA wants me to pay and collect from selling dealer in Canada. Poor warranty.
26040 mi
Power tilt for steering memory failed, switch replaced under warranty.
63860 mi
At 103000. Kms my Lexicon Top Line CD Player won"t eject or play. It has to sent back to factory and I have decided the cost was too excessive for amount of use I get from it.
58000 mi
Driver's side seat forward/back power button does not work. Memory settings for seat position does not work. Dealer is baffled about how to repair. Problems still exists. Had car in 1 year ago for same. Replaced power seat motor then.
60600 mi
Exact same problem with driver's seat not moving forward or back. Preset seat positions didn't work. Dealer installed more new switches. Worked for a while but same problem occurring again.
75000 mi
Was not cooling well. Added coolant and replaced interior air filter. 4th time limit switch on driver's side front seat went out. Seat would not move forward/backward at all.
23100 mi
Steering wheel automatic positioning and driver seat autmatic positioning
84000 mi
Car alarm came on due to temporary failure of keyless system to recognize car key. Dealer was unable to diagnose the problem. Owner researched on online forum deduced it may be caused by interference with cellular phone in close proximity.
78000 mi
Ventilated drivers seat non functioning Consumer replaced driving light. Took about 30 minutes.
84300 mi
US $125
Parking lights replaced. This takes time, as front bumper assembly must be removed
10100 mi
Brake lights did not function when brake pedal was depressed - car was repaired the same day, I was given a loaner vehicle until repair completed
1800 mi
Electronic tilt steering wheel stuck in low position. Dealer ordered parts. Dealer replaced steering column to correct tilt mechanism malfunction. Did not correct the issue.
4000 mi
Electronic tilt steering wheel stuck in down position. This is the 4th attempt at repairing this condition. Dealer stated they found a bad ground. Corrected that and so far it is still working.
5000 mi
electronic tilt steering wheel sticks in low position.
8000 mi
car bought back for sticking power steering wheel adjuster.
39000 mi
US $150
Car went dead, could not even turn lights. Had it towed to Delray Hyundai, deemed to be a faulty ground, pick the car up drove it for one day, again same problem, another tow to Delray, kept the car for 3 days, finally fix it by replacing all of the battery cables owing to bad grounds. Charge from Delray $150.00, charge from towing companies $275.00 total spent $425.00. Electrical issues.
41000 mi
US $300
Car did not start, problem traced to electrical issue, was fixed by cleaning cable ends but car again did he same 3 days later, finally they decided after consulting with Hyundai engineers that they had to replace both the cables from the battery. So far that fix took care of it
57642 mi
US $575
Replaced AC fan motor
12000 mi
HD radio would not stay locked onto station and would switch intermittently from regular FM to HDFM with significant difference in sound level. Entire Nav/Audio Unit was replaced under warranty which also included an upgraded Blue Tooth.
38440 mi
Failure on passenger side rear window. Short caused window to operate randomly.
60760 mi
C $700
Backup camera failure.
133800 mi
C $1500
Replaced faulty Backup camera and Diagnosed faulty Parking sensor
27000 mi
Steering wheel would not move. Normally adjusts to position by memory.
31000 mi
Rear view camera defective, replaced. Rear dome light flickering, replaced.
49000 mi
Seat bottom stopped tilting. Replaced control paddle, didn't fix problem.
51000 mi
Keyless entry stopped working for Driver's door, only.
57000 mi
Motorized steering wheel failed for the third time while under warranty. Motorized bottom seat cushion stopped moving. Second time since new. Keyless entry failed on driver door.
57600 mi
Driver's Seat again failed to move.
59400 mi
Auxiliary input damaged. cannot hear both channels
61300 mi
actuator motor for driver door working intermittently. Reported at 55 K miles, but door handle replaced, and seemed to work, but failed, and I didn't bring it back in time to complete the real, needed repair.
166000 mi
US $225
Navigation screen
169000 mi
US $600
The sensor for TPMS sensor WENT OUT, and that was the bulk of the cost of repairs. I did have the transmission fluid replaced, at their suggestion. By the way, all the sensor on the wheels were replaced before we realized it was the sensor device that was broken. TPMS sensor stopped functioning. Not the ones on the wheels. The central sensor TPMS central computer TPMT receiver failed, after repeatedly replacing the monitors in the tires, this proved the reason for the light being on. Was a $600 repair
4000 mi
Cooling system in drivers side seat not working properly, was told they could not duplicate even though seat doesn't get cool. Contacted Hyundai Corporate for assistance.
5000 mi
Navi/Audio Warning Screen kept freezing up and/or rebooting 1-2 times after being told to hit enter. Part ordered and problem fixed, faulty head unit.
6800 mi
"Device not available" bluetooth errors (intermittent)
15000 mi
US $70
Problems with the driver seat (won't move back) voice command does not respond, and no bluetooth access to cellphone ... all three are intermittent problems and the dealer cannot resolve them.
Factory installed XM radio failed. Was told it was the XM module. Cannot be fixed, can only order a new one. $1200 for part only. Entire nav package unreliable. Genesis has more repairs than any previously owned car.
30000 mi
Interior lights blinking, come on for no reason, and won't turn off intermittently.
34000 mi
Smart Key's had to be replaced, car sensor could no longer detect them. Had to manually unlock doors and manually insert smart key to start car
no longer possible to adjust steering wheel up and down / in then out
9000 mi
put in switch which did not fix problem so computer module ordered.
10000 mi
Installed module. Still not fixed. After a fourth repair trip where replaced steering column power adjustments for steering wheel finally fixed.
3000 mi
Steering wheel stays up after starting car. Fixed by replacing wiring harness in driver's door. Could not replicate a number of other problems: Car stalls when flooring accelerator. In automatic position, windshield wipers come on on a sunny day. Transmission stays locked in Park after starting car and trying to move shift lever. More...
10500 mi
The back up camera did not work consistently. Initially it was intermittent problem, but then stopped. They ordered new camera. I need to return to dealer for replacement.
13000 mi
Had to replace a diode because the brake lights were not working.Part had to be ordered and installed the next day. For safety reasons, car was kept overnight. Diagnosed during annual state inspection.
7000 mi
Steering wheel continues to lose set memory. After sitting for 3 weeks the car would not start. Had to be jumped. Towed to dealership. Buttons for temperature and fan speed would click to increase but not decrease. Have to press hard to work the controls.
46500 mi
US $47
Issues with Steering wheel memory. Replace cabin filter. Check on cooling drivers seat back rest.Not enough flow.
8000 mi
Spinner knob switch on nav system quit working. It took 6 weeks for the repair part to come in. All working fine now.
19000 mi
Trip covered a few items. 1-Steering wheel would not automatically return-TSB, 2-NavMap update, 3-new tires, alignment, filters. I paid $1025 for #3, 1,2 paid for by Hyundai
31000 mi
Steering wheel squeaking when it returns to up position, sometimes sticking in certain positions.
1000 mi
Tire pressure monitoring system light came on -
was told the connection was bad and repaired.
2000 mi
Tire pressure monitoring system light came on again, was told part had to be replaced. part was ordered and replaced
11000 mi
steering wheel did not move at all
16200 mi
Steering column automatic adjuster does not go up and down. In and out is fine.
24000 mi
Doors randomly locking and unlocking; other electrical aspects of electrical system randomly malfunctioning / beeping, etc.
35500 mi
At start of this service trip, nav software was updated. At some point, the radio was replaced because it failed during the nav update. Thereafter the speakers emitted random max-volume pops and noises while car in motion. Amp replaced
173000 mi
US $3000
Fixed A/C
21000 mi
Radio and all sound/voice commands stop working intermittently. Seems to occur most when hot. Replaced amplifier a year ago and still not fixed.
31000 mi
Replaced the back-up camera (under warranty).
8000 mi
XM satellite radio/NavTraffic services stopped working and would not refresh (even though I could clearly receive the preview channel 1). Dealer diagnosed a defective amplifier and ordered a new unit from Hyundai North America, all under warranty.
10000 mi
Dealer replaced defective XM satellite amplifier. XM satellite radio/NavTraffic works great again. Parts/labor completely covered under factory warranty.
5500 mi
Radio Head unit failure Radio Head Unit Replaced
7000 mi
TPMS light malfunction. Interference from headlight assembly causing radio interference and subsequent TPMS malfunction light. Headlight assemblies replaced under warranty. Radio Head Unit malfunction. Replaced under warranty, second time.
19700 mi
Adjustable steering wheel easy-exit feature stopped working. Wheel could not be moved with the knob. There was a TSB issued Jan 24 that was installed that corrected the problem by replacing the limit switches. No problem since.
37800 mi
Steering wheel tilt inoperative
38000 mi
Replaced module ordered previously
27900 mi
cooled seat wasn't cooled enough
34100 mi
Replaced Head Unit and Amplifier
2000 mi
Head unit display issues. Could not replicate.
3000 mi
Amplifier sound is intermittent. On my 3rd Amp now, about to lemon the car off, if it comes off again.
9000 mi
The nonconformity has persisted for the 4th dealer-repair attempt. The vehicle was in the shop for 9 days, but there has been no issues ever since. The steering wheel Power tilt/telescopic steering column was replaced due to it not responding fully to the pre-programmed settings. Bluetooth Echo heard by the caller (hearing themselves) - Head unit was replaced, the problem no longer reappears. AFLS light flashing on occasional startup until vehicle resets again - dealership could not replicate, and advised if it happens again, drive straight to the dealership.
9000 mi
Bluetooth echo. Still persists, even on multiple different phones. Juggling through settings does nothing. Dealer unwilling to do anything at this time.
23000 mi
Tried monthly to fix Bluetooth issue. Hyundai bought the car back.
18000 mi
sattelite receiver had to be replaced
3000 mi
Also had the airbags repaired for an airbag TSB.
6235 mi
Replaced amplifier
6700 mi
Replaced Amplifier
7200 mi
Replaced Head Unit
9700 mi
Replaced amplifier
12500 mi
Amplifier/Head Unit failed again. Filed claim under North Carolina Lemon Law statutes. no resolution as of 31 August 2010. Entire DIS intermitently inoperative.
16000 mi
Tilt/telescope function failed
16000 mi
Tilt/telescope switch failed after repair. Traded car.
25000 mi
US $35
AC did not cool. Refrigerant was low.
27000 mi
the vehicle security system no longer seemed to activate when locking the doors. I also requested a map update for the Genesis, but the technician used the wrong update disk and corrupted the entire nav system. A new head unit is on order.
47500 mi
US $150
Problem with driver side seat adjustment motor and tilt/telescope switch.
50000 mi
Parts for seat adjustment motor arrived. Had additional wait for steering wheel column (entire column had to be replaced rather than switch), repairs took 3 days over 2 visits.
400 mi
Seat belt warning light comes on when driving and audio system went out, stopped working. Hyundai dealership they fixed problem, picked up vehicle and still has both problems. seat belt warning light comes on when driving and audio system went out, stopped working. Hyundai dealership they fixed problem, picked up vehicle and still does the exact 2 problems
480 mi
2nd trip they found problem, ordered a new seat belt assembly and installed. Part took 2 weeks to come in. Back for same problem, seat belt warning light and audio system locked out. Audio system was working when I went in, dealership states no problem until it goes out again.
Seat belt module (the part where you put the clip in was the malfunction,on order)
50000 mi
Car would not unlock by elect. Had to use the metal key. Part ordered,car fixed. Now the car is doing it again. Also sometimes have to put key fob in slot to start car. Both problems occur together. Batt. in FOB is good.
2480 mi
leak in driver front corner of sunroof...flood test done...drainage tube found to be crimped under headliner at time of manfacturing...problem solved
29140 mi
Front parking sensors kept going off, TSB
1000 mi
Check Engine light came on. Dealer had car for one hour. Tech said there was a minor short. Problem fixed.
13000 mi
GPS was not working
25300 mi
Brake lights failed, Had to replace diode for led lights.
4000 mi
Steering wheel tilt and telescope quit working. Dealership replaced a cable and switch.
59000 mi
Lost all power, steering and wipers during heavy rain storm. I replaced battery personally. Took car to dealer for alternator replacement. Dealer paid for rental. Part order, shipping and installation took four working days.
21300 mi
Was notified by the dealer of an open Technical Bulletin on my vehicle. Drove to the dealership where the TB9 ECM update was performed. Have not noticed any difference in driving the vehicle. A/C failing to cool vehicle at preset temp. Ambient air temperature sensor failing. Removed and replaced.
45000 mi
US $70
Rear dome light stopped working.
49000 mi
Switch for hood alarm fell off car causing the battery to drain and alarm not work properly.
8000 mi
US $10
Voice button on steering wheel does not work all the time. rain sensing wipers
8000 mi
The steering wheel buttons don't always work. They did replicate once and didn't fix, now the answer is always "can not replicate". Rain sensing wiper doesn't always work, I get the same answer. Steering wheel doesn't slways go up. Same answer.
8000 mi
Rain Sensing Wiper. Steering wheel does not move to the up position, when the car is turned off and door is opened. The voice button on the steering wheel.
9000 mi
An intermittent problem with steering wheel not moving to up position. After the voice ping you request a new radio station, the voice command repeats your command, but does not perform the command.
9600 mi
buttons on left side of steering wheel don't work, dealer can't fix.
11000 mi
Dealer cannot replicate problem with buttons on steering wheel.
12000 mi
Went to Hyundai-required Better BBB arbitration in July for many problems that started first week of ownership. Navigation, all voice commands and additional problems. I lost, and the problems continue. I have given up on getting these problems fixed.
25000 mi
Problem with the bluetooth calling wrong numbers. This has been problem since October 2008, not fixed.
56000 mi
US $33
Replaced front trail light. Replaced fog lights. Replaced driver side map LED.
Replaced driver heated seat switch
62000 mi
Passenger heated seat sensor When using driver seat heater/cooler after about a minute the middle of three LEDs goes out. If I pressed in middle of the seat it relighted. Traced to internal short in electric seat track. Track assembly and front seat back pocket assembly replaced.
67800 mi
US $190
Rear backup camera failed. Found exact replacement part on eBay. Dealer removed and replaced
96720 mi
Brake light switch that was replaced due to a recall started causing issues (brake lights remaining on after pedal released). Replaced switch, no issues yet.
78000 mi
US $975
Keyless entry button on drivers side door was replaced. Switch for telescopic function on steering wheel was replaced. B Rear left side - bumper sensor replaced.
116500 mi
Backup camera ceased to function, repair was simply unplugging and reconnecting camera, functionality restored.
39000 mi
Bad alternator was replaced
42000 mi
Brake pedal switch was bad.
42000 mi
Nav unit locks up occasionally when attempting to use the voice activation features
64000 mi
US $100
drivers side external lock button failed
74000 mi
US $200
Compressor replacement
3000 mi
Hot air coming from the rear passengers vents.
12000 mi
update nav software, would sometimes gives wrong advise
1000 mi
Audio system would lock up.
3000 mi
Same problem as before, audio system lockup
4000 mi
Audio system locked up again, replaced amp; fixed problem.
7000 mi
The steering wheel up and down swicth had to be replaced
36000 mi
Replaced steering wheel switch
42000 mi
Replaced High tone horn
10000 mi
XM radio stopped working. XM radio does not work. New radio ordered but no time frame. It is now a week.
11000 mi
XM radio malfunction. New amp installed at a cost of $2900 (Hyundai paid) XM radio malfunction. New amp installed at a cost of $2900 (Hyundai paid)
20000 mi
car would not start after stopping for gas. Towed to dealer. Found brake sensor relay broken. Sensor replaced and car is fine. car would not start after stopping for gas. Towed to dealer. Found brake sensor relay broken. Sensor replaced and car is fine.
39500 mi
sensor located behind brake pedal failed and would not let me get out of park. There is a manual override that worked and dealer had car for 3 days while locating the part which was initially backordered 1 week.
11000 mi
Tech updated Nav due to nav interfering with radio, radio pausing intermittently.
Left rear window failed to operate. Loose wire reported and repaired under warranty.
8000 mi
Broken plastic cap on radio volume button, sticky FM selector button on NAV center console
97000 mi
US $130
brake diode broke, resulting in no brake lights activating during braking. Car did this previously while still under warranty.
13082 mi
Bluetooth problem. Drops out. Awaiting further suggestions from Hyundai Bluetooth connect problem. 30 minutes at dealer, software reload & problem solved.
Problem returned. Never resolved
32860 mi
Parking sensors dead. Hyundais troubleshooting poor. They changed an expensive part, ( no fix ) then changed the actual original sensor itself that I had suggested. ( Genesis forum ) Took three days !
3000 mi
Software update for navigation/audio. Software update for air bags.
16000 mi
CD Player had "mechanism error" and would not play or eject CD. CD Player replaced by dealer under warranty.
1000 mi
Rear driver door lock failed to open with push of unlock button or remote. The lever would move as though it received the signal, but couldnt complete the unlock movement. Dome light flashes on occasion similar to a flourescent bulb warming up or dying. Dealer ordered a replacement part but delivery took too long and I wanted my car back. The part has since arrived, will be installed on my next service appt
18000 mi
Dome light flickered… was replaced multiple times without solution.
2000 mi
US $23
While at the dealer for an oil change (I like to get the first oil change early) I mentioned the voice control problem. The Tech looked at it and said it was fine. After a brief discussion I left the shop only to find that it no longer functioned. ...
6000 mi
Genesis was returned for a reoccurring problem with the voice command system. Dealer did a number of firmware upgrades, but problem returned a few days later. Dealer currently working with the factory to find a solution.
7000 mi
After a number of visits to the dealer, the factory has decided to install a new radio/navigation system. The part has been ordered, but because of availability no date has been set for delivery/installation.
8000 mi
After waiting two weeks, went to dealer to ask status and was told they are waiting for a remanufactured radio. This implies that there are inherenet problems. Still waiting.
9000 mi
Radio was replaced, but not enough time has passed to be sure the problem is resolved. However, I remain optimistic that the replacement will solve the voice command problem.
10000 mi
US $50
My Genesis supposedly had the radio replaced, but after two weeks the problem resurfaced. Dealer states that they have no idea what to do and that I should talk to the Factory Rep. I will follow-up at some point. Appears they cannot fix the problem.
13000 mi
Replaced Sub-Woofer to fix speaker rattle, problem fixed. Also replaced Bluetooth/DVD head to resolve voice command problem. New DVD unit does not perform correctly and the voice command problem persists. Scheduled to replace DIS control.
13600 mi
DIS unit was replaced, but did not resolve the problem. Decided to stop pursuing a solution since the lease will expire in a few months. Hyundai did not seem to have the expertise to fix the problem, unfortunately.
19000 mi
Security system not working properly. Turned out to be a loose wire.
34800 mi
Car wouldn't start. Alternator was the problem. It was replaced. Navigation system keeps dropping addresses from memory after going through car wash. Security system wasn't being activated.
49000 mi
Noticed that part of right headlight wasn't working. Brought it in and it turned out to be an issue with the part and a new one was ordered. Was told to bring it back in a week. part replaced seat not adjusting up and down. part ordered.
51000 mi
seat cushion bottom and motor was replaced. Seat is now adjusting up and down.
2000 mi
Had a problem doing a T63 update (Update for Nav-system). Could not get it to work. Dealer had car for 5 days before I made a BIG fuss. They then tried the update/recall again and it went through! After 5 days!!!
6000 mi
T63 Nav update
8000 mi
The Driver's seat would not adjust. Problem found to be a faulty switch on the side of the seat. Dealer replaced under warranty.
21000 mi
Navigation system states you are at destination when you are up to 1/2 mile away. Take you on circumferous routes.
5000 mi
Air Bag light warning remained on
7000 mi
US $64
Air Bag Warning light came on.
9000 mi
Airbag Warning light remained on.
34000 mi
US $50
battery replaced
31000 mi
cabin lights flickering when door open. replaced dome light assembly.
55180 mi
drivers door handle push button not open or close. backup camera intermitant -blanks out then comes on.
46860 mi
changing of lightbulbs (ongoing problem that dealer is incompetant to fix ) -in my opinion caused afls to be inoperable . they recommend total replacement of headlights $$$$$$ , not successful repair
7440 mi
Glitchy software, an upgrade was done.
21000 mi
3 "malfunctioning" / "blown" premium Tier Lexicon speakers, Front Passenger. Rear view camera blurs, fades, or distorts occasionally when car is placed into reverse. Resolvable by putting car back into park, then back into reverse.
25000 mi
Rear back up camera distorts intermittently.
46000 mi
Sat Nav upgrade. Replaced steering wheel motorized parts. Repaired rear roof dome light.
56000 mi
Front and rear map lights, caught on video flickering at random when doors open. Additionally the "electrical whine" from the left tweeter. Unable to replicate @ dealership.
57000 mi
Air conditioning blowing warm air. Replaced compressor(?). Passenger rear door lock would not open automatically. Replaced switch.
29300 mi
US $470
Front proximity sensor stopped working
141000 mi
US $156
No heat coming from driver's side (heat still on passenger side). Replaced air mix door driver. No heat coming from driver's side (heat still on passenger side). Shop could not determine source of problem and referred us to their sister location. Charged us for diagnosis and recharging of low Freon level.
145000 mi
US $263
Replaced driver side headlight
27220 mi
Dealer was not able to properly update navigation. Had to replace radio head unit.
32220 mi
Rain sensing wipers did not sense rain. Dealer replaced multi switch, which did not fix the problem. Upon further investigation, rain sensor previously replaced by another dealer was found to be incorrectly installed.
60760 mi
Not able to shift from drive into park or vice versa. After 3 tries that included putting the wrong brake sensor in the car the dealer finally determined that it was the gyro in the headlight module causing the problem.
77500 mi
C $500
Wiper motor failed due to seizing of wiper transmission assembly. Motor warrantied but transmission wasn't.
89900 mi
Backup camera stopped working. Hyundai wants CDN$900 for a new one! I declined.
94860 mi
C $10
Standard battery positive clamp was as tight as I could get it and I still had an intermittent connection. I ended up having to modify the clamp using a piece that clamped from the side rather than the top (which uses a ramp-type setup).
99820 mi
C $1500
replaced 2 failed parking sensors at front of car.
107880 mi
C $250
Replaced non-functioning backup camera with one purchased directly from Korean supplier.
52700 mi
US $500
The brake pedal sensor failed. I fixed it on Monday, ironically received a recall notice on Friday of the same week. replaced button on door handle for keyless opening
52000 mi
Brake sensor would not allow car to start or move out of gear
55000 mi
Distance sensors in front bumper were faulty
19000 mi
US $60
electrical issue causing static noise in radio, CD, XM, etc. Sometimes seems to affect temperature control too. This was 5th visit for radio issues. Am in process of 'final repair' prior to Lemon Law.
19000 mi
Wrote certified letter to company for last repair opportunity before lemon law action. They got serious and got the problem fixed... It required a NEW radio with the radio correction that was made after the Genesis 09's came out.
9000 mi
The car needed to be jumped to start. A new battery was installed.
39000 mi
Around 1 in 50 times the window would not auto up or down. I visited the dealer once when this was happening and they ordered a new switch and replaced it. It took around 1 1/2 hours
3720 mi
Replaced Amp Unit; Symptoms were - flaky voice activation, causing audio system to mute permanently and on one occasion causing the Driver Information System to lock-up. No problems for a year now.
159 mi
passenger front door electrical problem. Windows, lock, and mirror will not move. Affects rear locks as well. Will visit dealer.
78000 mi
US $2500
Rear View camera had o be replaced
11000 mi
TSB for software update of Tech/Nav system. Dealer inspected fuel door switch, which fails to work intermittently. Ordered a replacement, which was installed on a subsequent visit.
44000 mi
US $100
starter failure
70000 mi
US $700
Blower motor
96000 mi
US $600
Entire passenger side headlight assembly stopped working. Replaced the whole thing
11780 mi
C $200
Audio starts to repeat track after left turn, when flash drive playing in USB port. Intermittent.
14880 mi
Audio from Thumb-drive in USB input sporadically loops on final sector/segment of a tune. Skip forward bypasses the problem, but may occur on later tune.
5000 mi
US $42
I was advised by the Genesisowners forum that a TSB (P06) had been issued for my vehicle. It was to upgrade parts of the ECU and Nav maps. The process took a number of hours, but was successful.
6000 mi
Steering wheel could not bo adjusted.
9920 mi
Driver Heated seat control model defective.
11780 mi
Intermittent failure of the audio system to function. Firmware upgrade was installed to rectify the issue.
18380 mi
Heated driver seat keeps turning off and locking up.
32860 mi
The voice activation feature locks up the audio and entertainment system. Dealer replaced the head unit and updated the firmware. It took five attempts to completely resolve the issue.
40300 mi
Parking sensor failure Steering wheel tilt telescoping drive failure The climate control ventilation shift mechanism developed a noise and does not shift from floor to defrost accurately. The motor that moves the components is not functioning as it should.
41000 mi
New parking sensor installed. New switch for steering column installed.
48360 mi
Seat heater issue never resolved. Ventilation mechanism was still noisy but functioning.
16700 mi
I reported the sound went out on two separate occasions. The shop replaced the amp in the car.
36000 mi
The DIS wheel stopped working. I could still listen to the radio, and use voice commands, I just could not use the DIS wheel for anything. The dealer replaced the wheel and made sure all contacts were properly seated.
61900 mi
Tires and brake lights
69000 mi
US $3100
The button to unlock the door from the outside on the drivers side was not working
83000 mi
US $300
The TPMS light was on. The part needed to be replaced.
23800 mi
backup camera worked intermitingly . CAMERA WAS REPLACED AND SEEMS TO WORK NOW
43400 mi
Steering Wheel lost position memory due to shorted limit switch.
56600 mi
steering wheel in out adjustment was not working
75520 mi
C $190
Ac not working. Took to AC repair shop leak check and re charge
15500 mi
Replaced wiring harness for both Steering wheel tilt and Telescopic operations. All on warrantee.
17980 mi
Power steering wheel adjusting switch. Up/Down
77000 mi
backup camera failed. dealer replaced
59000 mi
Key fobs (both) would not open car after it sat overnight or longer period of time. Battery check okay. Dealer replaced one fob reinitialized 2nd. New fob works. Old fob same problem, won't unlock car if car sets unused for several hours.
60000 mi
Second original key fob would not open the car doors remotely. After 4 trips to the dealer both key fobs were eventually replaced under warrenty.
34000 mi
Lock button on drivers door stopped working, ordered replacement
45300 mi
Backup camera was intermittent
30000 mi
Issues with Seat and Radio. Radio was replaced. Issues continued. Hyundai is now in the process of buying back the Vehicle under the Lemon Law.
30000 mi
HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA finally did a Lemon Law buy back.
73200 mi
Steering wheel cannot be adjusted by electrical switch - stuck in fully upright position. Dealer has the car the entire day and then has to order a part, so I'll need to take it back another day. Car died again due to parasitic power draw. Car also died on the freeway while driving 70mph! Very scary experience. Had the car jumpstarted, and it happened again a few days later. Dealer has no idea what is going on...
75000 mi
Battery completely dead due to parasitic power draw (common problem with this vehicle). Hyundai roadside assistance jumpstarted my car. Dealer can't figure out what's wrong with it.
77000 mi
Still no idea what is causing the parasitic power draw and the car to be completely dead and need a tow occasionally. The car's extended warranty just expired, and Hyundai said this is not covered by the 100K powertrain warranty...
27000 mi
Cruise Control Stopped operating. Mechanic reset error code. Plan to replace Cruise control harness as well. Part on order
28000 mi
problems with the tilt steering wheel, tilt position memory would not engage. Dealter installed a new tilt/telescope switch per TSB 08-BE-010.
16000 mi
Drivers seat motor/track '?' began low grinding sound when activated. Dealer very receptive, found problem and ordered parts to repair. Will update when parts arrive.
20000 mi
DVD/Aux select button began sticking and made selections difficult. Dropped by service on the way home from work to show problem. I couldn't leave car then so I made an appt. Repair took less than an hour.
95000 mi
Steering column control up/down in/out starting to malfunction intermittently. Due to cost +$300 I chose to wait. I understand there is a fix but must be done under warenty.
134000 mi
Intermittent power steering column fore-aft adjuster problem never fixed. I felt it was too much to pay for that convenience.
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