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Expensive Hyundai Genesis repairs by problem area

Engine (14%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (7%)

Brakes and Traction Control (21%)

Suspension and Steering (12%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (30%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (9%)

Other (7%)

Chart based on 43 repairs.
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Hyundai Genesis repair cost distribution

$2500+ (29%)

$1000 - $2499 (71%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (0%)

< $100 (0%)

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Chart based on 31 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2015 Hyundai Genesis 4dr Sedan

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

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. 
34720 mi

C $1000
Faulty oxygen sensor had car stalling and Traction Control engaging constantly. Reported the Traction Control button was constantly on issue to dealership, but they wouldn't diagnose it unless Check Engine light was on. Whn I brought the car in when the Check Engine light was on, was told I'd have to make an appt. WhenI brought it in for appt, light was off, they wouldn't diagnose it. Car finally died in their lot before they had to push it into Bay and then told me it would be 3 days to get sensor replaced because part had to come from Vancouver. Then told me that Rotors were warped and pads were shot; $1000 bill. 

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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 New shocks, one was leaking, mechanic blamed potholes. 
63860 mi

C $1465
Low/poor brakes, replace all rotors and pads, service calipers 
73160 mi

C $240
Knocking noise under car, both front sway bar links replaced 

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2012 Hyundai Genesis 4dr Sedan

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

90334 mi

C $4671
Transmission jerky between 2nd and 3rd and occasionally between other gears. likelihood of jerkiness between other gears would increase if the vehicle had been driven for an extended period. Mechanic attempted to find rebuild kits or replacement parts, but was unsuccessful and had to install a rebuilt. 
108795 mi

C $509
Left rear wheel bearing replaced. 
126600 mi

US $4000
Transmission replaced due to slipping and hard shifting 
28900 mi

US $5800
Smart Cruise Control (SCC) sensor unit replaced. 

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2012 Hyundai Genesis 4dr Sedan

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

72000 mi

US $2000
I had the seat fixed due to a power seat switch that sometimes did not work. The entire seat track assembly had to be replaced since the burnt-out motor was not a serviceable item. The total for the repair was right at $2,000. 
65000 mi

US $1000
Sun-roof stuck up. Track had to be replaced. 
98000 mi

US $500
Wiring harness chewed up by rodents. Dealer had to replace parts of the wiring harness. 
93000 mi

US $400
Replaced clock spring which was causing airbag light to stay on. 
108000 mi

US $1500
Replaced entire sunroof assembly with used parts. Internal plastic track parts broken, stuck in open position. 
66000 mi

US $250
Drivers seat cushion had to be ordered/replaced. The foam on the left side had become overly compressed, was no longer providing support. It was not covered under warranty.  
67000 mi

US $250
New seat cushion installed. 
107000 mi

US $1300
engine light on, dealer diagnosed as bad catalytic converter 
114000 mi

US $2425
transmission replaced due to previous shifting issue returning - reman transmission installed at dealer 

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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 Dynamic cruise control system warning light on; replaced DCC components Rear tires showing radials; replaced all 4 Shocks/struts 
17100 mi

US $1450
Warranty repair: interior driver side map light assembly replaced. 
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. 
120000 mi

US $1089
AC Compressor had to be replaced. 

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2010 Hyundai Genesis 4dr Sedan

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

93440 mi

C $3600
Front lower ball joints loose rnfront tension bar loose 
73000 mi

US $1000
Back up camera went blank. Replaced head unit 

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2010 Hyundai Genesis 4dr Sedan

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

60760 mi

C $700
Backup camera failure. 
133800 mi

C $1500
Replaced faulty Backup camera and Diagnosed faulty Parking sensor 
154070 mi

C $300
O2 sensor needed replacment. 
106000 mi

US $300
Strut start clunking, and was replaced. 
178000 mi

US $1300
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 

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2009 Hyundai Genesis

Engine not specified

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. 

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2009 Hyundai Genesis 4dr Sedan

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

96000 mi

US $900
Brakes soft 
158000 mi

US $800
Can't remember 
173000 mi

US $3000
Fixed A/C Not sure [steering] 
47500 mi

US $150
Problem with driver side seat adjustment motor and tilt/telescope switch. 
66000 mi

US $175
Trunk would not stay open - struts apprently went bad 
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. 
110500 mi

US $1750
Car developed a significant misfire. Spark plugs replaced, low compression on #8 cylinder. Fault was determined to be broken exhaust valve spring on #8 cylinder. Valve spring replaced, symptoms resolved 

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2009 Hyundai Genesis 4dr Sedan

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

28000 mi

US $1000
Two of the wheels seemed to have pealed or were discolored. 
5500 mi

US $40000
1] paint overspray on windows 2]parking sensors not working 3]very bad-rough hard,bouncy suspension 
123500 mi

US $470
Windshield cracked and had to be replaced. A crack showed up on a very cold day (below 0) when we had the defroster turned on high. No rock that we were aware of. Front proximity sensor stopped working 
135272 mi

US $1200
Replaced defective master cylinder, brake fluid exchange Replaced rear rotors & pads 
141000 mi

US $156
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 
130000 mi

US $8900
rebuild, remanufactyred engine 
69000 mi

US $3100
the ABS system had to be replaced 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. 
78000 mi

US $2500
Rear View camera had o be replaced 
110000 mi

US $1700
Replace radiator and AC radiator 
69440 mi

C $600
header had rusted out and required replacement. 
77500 mi

C $500
engine light caused by timing chain skipping a tooth. timing chain replaced under extended warranty. Wiper motor failed due to seizing of wiper transmission assembly. Motor warrantied but transmission wasn't. 
77500 mi

C $2000
variable valve timing unit was replaced. not covered under extended warranty 
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. 
120280 mi

C $1200
Brake pads, rotors  and right front wheel bearing 

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