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Hyundai Genesis repairs by problem area

Engine (13%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)

Brakes and Traction Control (3%)

Suspension and Steering (5%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (51%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (12%)

Other (9%)

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Hyundai Genesis brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (3%)

$1000 - $2499 (18%)

$500 - $999 (15%)

$100 - $499 (13%)

< $100 (53%)

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Chart based on 40 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2016 Hyundai Genesis 4dr Sedan

311-horsepower 3.8L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD

11000 mi Rotors had to be resurfaced 3 times to get rid of pulsating feeling after warmed up. 
56000 mi

US $300
Pads replaced 
39000 mi Hyundai recall on ABS 

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2015 Hyundai Genesis 4dr Sedan

311-horsepower 3.8L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD

71000 mi

US $580
full brake job all the way around plus brake fluid drain and re-fill. 
4000 mi Electronic parking brake failed to release. Vehicle was towed to the dealer who cleared a code to release the brakes. They ordered and replaced the module. Issue resolved. 

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2015 Hyundai Genesis 4dr Sedan

311-horsepower 3.8L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD

11000 mi During a recent interstate trip, AEB FAILURE (Autonomous Emergency Braking Failure) flashed on the dash several times in a 1-hour period & then cleared. Not seen since. Dealer had no way to test for this unless error displays constantly. 
3880 mi One rear ABS sensor go mad. Though it was supposed to be just a subsystem, the most of electric features turned off, including power steering, blind spot system, traction, stability controls, cruise control, etc.. 
53000 mi

US $500
replace pads, front and rear, etc 
44000 mi

US $1200
All brakes replaced including the Rotors and Brake Pads, also passenger front side Caliper replaced. Issues caused by the Dealer the car was purchased from. Car was purchased as "CPO" - Certified Pre-Owned, was not advised that the brakes would fail, was told every is perfect and passes the CPO certification. 

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2014 Hyundai Genesis 4dr Sedan

333-horsepower 3.8L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD

3000 mi Due to manufacturing mistake, the vehicle leaked all of its brake oil from an improperly mounted bleeder screw. 

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2013 Hyundai Genesis 4dr Sedan

333-horsepower 3.8L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD

31000 mi

US $1400
Worn brake pads and drums 
63860 mi

C $1465
Low/poor brakes, replace all rotors and pads, service calipers 

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2012 Hyundai Genesis 4dr Sedan

429-horsepower 5.0L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD

63000 mi

US $300
Brake pedal went to floor if car lost traction during acceleration into a turn. Didn't happen all the time, and usually the brakes came back to normal quickly, this time they didn't. Dealer diagnosed bad ABS module. 

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2012 Hyundai Genesis 4dr Sedan

385-horsepower 4.6L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD

67000 mi HECU module failure (no brakes in one front wheel). Dealer verified and replaced HECU unit under HPP Platinum extended warranty. My VIN was not part of Hyundai's HECU recall of 1st gen Genesis HECU failures, but it still failed. 
39000 mi

US $130
Front left Vehicle Speed Sensor failed. Required Wheel Bearing assembly replacement. 

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2011 Hyundai Genesis 4dr Sedan

385-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

95000 mi

US $1900
Inspected brakes, changed front pads and rotors 
49000 mi The brakes intermittently became very soft and did not stop the vehicle. The dealer replaced the HECU under specially requested warranty extension. This is related to the recall campaign by Hyundai. 
75000 mi After manufacturer brake recall, brake lights won't turn on. Per technician brake light diodes replaced to correct problem. 

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2011 Hyundai Genesis 4dr Sedan

290-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

32000 mi

US $3160
ABS Control Unit - Hyundai (58920-3M0A5) 
US $765 I had to replace the calipers, rotors and break pads. 

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2010 Hyundai Genesis 4dr Sedan

375-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

49000 mi Auto-hold brake and electronic parking brake failed and needed replacement. 
24100 mi While getting a flat repaired, which ending up with a new tire. A TSB on brake fluid was also addressed. 
43500 mi Complete loss of brakes. Diagnosis is bad abs module likely caused by corrosion issue tied to bad brake fluid. This was a recall (brake fluid). Dealer diagnosed replacement of abs module. Dealer advocated for me, got Hyundai to cover the $3k repair. 
33200 mi Replace brake module 

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2010 Hyundai Genesis 4dr Sedan

290-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

9650 mi Brake lights failed 
53200 mi Brake pedal travel became excessive. Took it to dealer who said that some brake systems had a leak in the master cylinder system developing and might be replaced free under a recall. Left overnight and they confirmed the problem and replaced the part for free. 
85000 mi

US $982
New brake pads and rotors all around 

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2009 Hyundai Genesis 4dr Sedan

375-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

49600 mi An hydraulic pump in the ABS braking system failed and was replaced by the dealer under warranty. No charge. 
70000 mi

US $1500
Brake started to go to the floor when pressed; it needed to be pumped. Took to dealer for diagnosis; fault codes indicated ABS module problem, parts ordered. 
70000 mi

US $600
In addition to the ABS module problem, the brake master cylinder needed replacing as well. 
35500 mi Power braking went out. Apparently caused by valves failing open (manual braking remained, but brakes were extremely "soft.") 
96000 mi

US $900
Brakes soft 
47000 mi Brake pedal went to the floor and would not stop vehicle at random. 

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2009 Hyundai Genesis 4dr Sedan

290-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

69000 mi

US $3100
the ABS system had to be replaced 
5000 mi Antilock brake sensor caused the brakes to pulse at slow stop. Sensor replaced. 
40300 mi While Stopped at a traffic light with my foot on the brake the pedal went to the floor. 
101000 mi

US $320
Loss of braking, ruptured brake line. Repaired 
61400 mi

US $300
ABS control module failed 
135272 mi

US $1200
Replaced defective master cylinder, brake fluid exchange Replaced rear rotors & pads 
88660 mi soft braking . pedal to floor 
46080 mi Had problem with brake fade where pedal went right to floor. Dealer informed me of campaign to replace DOT 3 fluid with DOT 4 due to boiling issue with DOT 3 under heavy braking. 
120280 mi

C $1200
Brake pads, rotors  

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