| Issue ID | 1362943 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10965739 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | GENESIS |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| File date | 23/02/17 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The brake pedal on the subject car, hyundai genesis 2011, became too soft (mushy) when pressed down. No braking action until the pedal is within 1" from the floor. After checking with the dealer, and two other reputable auto repair shops, we had the brake master cylinder replaced at $380 at one shop but that did not fix the problem. I searched the internet and found that the dealer, in 2013, had complaints about similar brake problem on genesis cars, made between 2008 and 2012, and the dealer found and replaced the "corrosive" brake fluid at no charge on over 27,000 cars - i am sure it is a matter of time when our car, the 2011 genesis, will show the same problem, and should be dealt with the say way. Please see link below: http://articles. Latimes. Com/2013/oct/21/autos/la-fi-hy-hyundai-genesis-recall-2013102 question: is it safe to drive the car under these conditions, and what could be the cause of the softness in the brake pedal if different? Any feedback on this important safety matter will be greatly appreciated. The car is in our garage. Regards [xxx]. ( |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 44000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | CARROLLTON, GA |
| VIN pattern | KMHGC4DE2BUXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | RWD |
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