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Chart based on 113 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
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
35200 mi
charging system was failing
58000 mi
Drivers side electric seat motor failed
58000 mi
US $1500
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.
Steering wheel tilt and telescope quit working. Dealership replaced a cable and switch.
16200 mi
Steering column automatic adjuster does not go up and down. In and out is fine.
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...
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.
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.
13000 mi
GPS was not working
25300 mi
Brake lights failed, Had to replace diode for led lights.
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
3000 mi
Also had the airbags repaired for an airbag TSB.
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.
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)
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.
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.
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.
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
116500 mi
Backup camera ceased to function, repair was simply unplugging and reconnecting camera, functionality restored.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
11000 mi
Tech updated Nav due to nav interfering with radio, radio pausing intermittently.
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
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
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.
31000 mi
Replaced the back-up camera (under warranty).
9000 mi
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
3000 mi
Hot air coming from the rear passengers vents.
12000 mi
update nav software, would sometimes gives wrong advise
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
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.
18000 mi
sattelite receiver had to be replaced
1000 mi
Check Engine light came on. Dealer had car for one hour. Tech said there was a minor short. Problem fixed.
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.
52000 mi
Brake sensor would not allow car to start or move out of gear
55000 mi
Distance sensors in front bumper were faulty
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.
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.
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.
34000 mi
US $50
battery replaced
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
9000 mi
The car needed to be jumped to start. A new battery was installed.
7440 mi
Glitchy software, an upgrade was done.
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
3000 mi
Software update for navigation/audio. Software update for air bags.
97000 mi
US $130
brake diode broke, resulting in no brake lights activating during braking. Car did this previously while still under warranty.
96000 mi
US $600
Entire passenger side headlight assembly stopped working. Replaced the whole thing
53000 mi
Left rear window failed to operate. Loose wire reported and repaired under warranty.
70000 mi
US $700
Blower motor
44000 mi
US $100
starter failure
78000 mi
US $2500
Rear View camera had o be replaced
159 mi
passenger front door electrical problem. Windows, lock, and mirror will not move. Affects rear locks as well. Will visit dealer.
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.
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.
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.
8000 mi
Broken plastic cap on radio volume button, sticky FM selector button on NAV center console
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
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!!!
16000 mi
CD Player had "mechanism error" and would not play or eject CD. CD Player replaced by dealer 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.
6000 mi
T63 Nav update
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
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.
24620 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.
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.
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.
64400 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
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.
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.
6000 mi
Steering wheel could not bo adjusted.
23800 mi
backup camera worked intermitingly . CAMERA WAS REPLACED AND SEEMS TO WORK NOW
77000 mi
backup camera failed. dealer replaced
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.
34000 mi
Lock button on drivers door stopped working, ordered replacement
45300 mi
Backup camera was intermittent
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.
43400 mi
Steering Wheel lost position memory due to shorted limit switch.
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.
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.
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.
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...
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.
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
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 !
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