| Issue ID | 1483858 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11113384 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | GENESIS |
| Model Year | 2012 |
| File date | 01/01/18 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Brake pedal began to require more and more travel to achieve braking effectiveness. There was no evidence of a brake fluid leak. There was no reduction of brake fluid in the reservoir. The ability to modulate braking for conditions such as slow speed (parking lot) driving is significantly impaired. The issue also has required a very heavy pressure on the brake pedal to allow the engine to start (push button ignition switch). I have learned that hyundai has identified an issue with brake fluid that failed to protect the hydraulic electronic control unit (hecu). Resulting corrosion within the brake system leads to the failure mode i am experiencing. This issue has happened on a car driven by an 86 year old woman. The situation came on over time, but became very noticeable within the last 6 - 8 months. The car only has 21. 4k miles on it. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 21000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | COOKEVILLE, TN |
| VIN pattern | KMHGC4DD6U1XXXXXX |
| 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 |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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