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Chart based on 17 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 2dr Coupe
348-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed manual RWD
52602 mi
US $135
Replaced front pads with Hawk HPS. Had RF rotor turned/trued. LF OK.
Brake light switch replaced to solve intermittent engine "doesn't start" problem. Switch contacts bad. Also, updated transmission control unit firmware to solve problem of downshifting when in manual mode 3rd gear and pushing accelerator. Adjusted hood
2174 mi
Car won't start, caused by loose/poor contacts to brake switch, replaced switch under warranty. Sunroof shade slides back when accelerating- TSB fixed under warranty. Squeaky seatbelt clasp- lubed, tightened, fixed under warranty. 1day in shop
10000 mi
Brake ignition switch replaced.
16000 mi
After several trips to the dealer and after reading other similar cases on this site, the brake switch light/sensor was replaced by the dealer and no additional problem with the car "not starting" via the electronic ignition has occurred.
62000 mi
Major recall on Genesis because of brake malfunction...look up. Same system on Coupe and experienced same problem but Hyundai would not cover. Cost approx $2K. Reported to NTSB and traded car in on Mazda CX5...same dealer...now it's their p.
15000 mi
Electronic Stability Control/Traction Control failure during highway driving. Dealer diagnosed "brake switch" failure. Replaced brake switch under warranty. Problem occurred 2 more times after replacement, but dealer refused replacement.
58000 mi
US $669
Replace brake pads, and rotors
18000 mi
"ESC-OFF" ("STABILITY CONTROL OFF" LIGHT) LIGHT STAYED ON AFTER STARTING. HAPPENED TWICE WITHIN 6 MONTHS. THEN HAPPENED AGAIN TWICE. TRANSMISSION "BANGED" IN TO GEAR; CAR EXPERIENCED LOSS OF POWER.
20000 mi
Original problem: "ESC-OFF" LIGHT STAYED ON. "BRAINS OF TRANSMISSION REPLACED." 4 DAYS IN SHOP.
THREE WEEKS LATER SAME LIGHT STAYED ON. THIS TIME I WAS TOLD IT WAS DUE TO DEFECTIVE BRAKE RELAY SWITCH. FIXED UNDER WARRANTEE IN 1 D
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