| Issue ID | 1000505 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10533459 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor Company |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | GENESIS |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 03/06/13 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I seriously hope people don't have to die before this car is recalled for brake failure problems. I am having an issue with my 2009 genesis where all of the sudden the brake pedal becomes very soft and goes all the way to the floor. I initially thought this was a one-time fluke. Well now the brake pedal has occasionally goes all the way to the floor without any pressure being applied to brake system. The best way i can describe the problem is the brakes are good and then they are bad on the next application. No warning lights, no gradual deterioration, just instant no brakes. Pumping seems to improve the brakes slightly but they rapidly faded when held. No brake fluid leak is observed and brake fluid level is full. From what i am reading this is not a sporadic problem if you look at how many of us this is happening to!!! I pray this hyundai problem does not end up in a serious accident and someone being killed. This car is completely unpredictable and unreliable. The brakes work fine until they decide not to work. This is some scary stuff. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 60000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | ATASCOCITA, TX |
| VIN pattern | KMHGC46EX9UXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
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| Vehicle speed | 55 |
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