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2008 Hyundai Genesis

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Latest Feb 5, 2013
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview

Our database contains 1 NHTSA owner-reported complaint for the 2008 Hyundai Genesis, most frequently naming the brakes category. 29 manufacturer communications are on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Brakes1100.0%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

No recalls in our database for this model year

That does not guarantee a specific vehicle is unaffected — recalls are issued against VINs, and new campaigns are announced regularly. Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov.

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

Brakes
Filed Feb 5, 2013

AUTOMOTIVE SAFETY RESEARCH INSTITUTE, SOUTH KOREA (KATRI), PRODUCTION DEFECTS IS A REPRESENTATIVE SURVEY THE RECALL SURVEY BY REFERRING TO THE CONTENTS BELOW WOULD BE APPRECIATED. HYUNDAI GENESIS SPONGE PHENOMENA DURING BRAKING AND LANE DEPARTURE OCCURS 1 LANE DEPARTURE OCCURS WHEN BRAKING PHENOMENON AND SPONGE OF PASSENGER CARS PRODUCED BY HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY (HMC). SALE 2 ABS (ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM, CONTINENTAL, MK25E) CONTROL DEVICE (MODULATOR) CORROSION OCCURS IN SOME PARTS I STEPPED ON THE BRAKES NORMALLY BRAKING DELAY OR INCREASE THE STOPPING DISTANCE OF THE VEHICLE TO BRAKE JUNGLE EXPERIENCE SYMPTOMS EVEN IF DEFECTS ARE DISCOVERED 3 ABS (ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM) MODULE OF CORROSION STATUS OF A SEVERE CASE OF VEHICLES PUT ON THE BRAKES WHEN THE DRIVER'S INTENDED DIRECTION AND THE OTHER IN THE DIRECTION THE VEHICLE IS PROCEEDING TO CHECK ABS BRAKE UNIT BRAKE WHEELS LOCKED TO PREVENT A SAFETY DEVICE FOR THE DRIVER'S INTENTION TO PROCEED IN ONE DIRECTION: 4 THE INVESTIGATION OF THE DEVICE FOR A VEHICLE ABS (ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM, CONTINENTAL, MK25E) DEEMS. *TR

NHTSA ID
10496419
Incident
Jan 14, 2013
Mileage
145,000 mi

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

DTN DL

AIR BAGS

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has identified the presence of substandard and dangerous driver’s-side airbag inflators manufactured by Jilin Province Detiannuo Automobile Safety System Co., Ltd. (DTN). These inflators were not supplied, approved, or authorized by the vehicle manufacturers and have primarily been found in vehicles that previously experienced a crash and underwent airbag replacement using non-genuine parts. These dangerous inflators have ruptured during deployment, posing a serious risk of injury or death due to metal fragments entering the vehicle cabin. To date, Hyundai is aware of three people who have died while driving a Hyundai vehicle with one of these substandard replacement airbag inflators that deployed in what likely would have been a survivable crash. NHTSA has issued a public advisory urging vehicle owners and service professionals to have vehicles inspected if there is reason to believe that a non-genuine replacement airbag may have been installed. Vehicles with salvage or rebuilt titles, prior airbag deployments, or unknown repair histories may present a higher risk. NHTSA strongly cautions against self-inspection by vehicle owners and recommends inspection by trained technicians.

DTN DCS

AIR BAGS

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued an urgent safety advisory regarding dangerous, counterfeit driver‑side airbag inflators manufactured by Jilin Province Detiannuo Automobile Safety System Co., Ltd. (DTN), that have been identified in U.S. vehicles following prior crashes, theft, or non‑certified airbag replacements. These inflators are not approved for use, may rupture during deployment, and have caused serious injuries and fatalities. Please see attached announcement, provided by NHTSA, for more details.

25-BD-012H TSB

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

This bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to the accumulated moisture in the headlamp, rear combination lamp, daytime running lamp (DRL), or fog lamp. This TSB illustrates the various causes of condensation inside the lamp assembly. Lamp assembly replacement is NOT necessary in most cases. This condition can be eliminated by turning on the lamps with the engine running for several minutes or during normal driving operation.

24-BD-001H

VISIBILITY; VISIBILITY/WIPER

This bulletin contains information about the proper removal of the windshield wiper blade protective cover on all models. If the protective cover is not removed correctly, there is a possibility of the rubber insert and rail spring becoming partially separated on the inner side of the wiper blade, which could lead to poor wiping performance and/or possible scratching of the windshield glass. Follow the procedure in this bulletin to properly remove the windshield wiper blade protective cover on all new wiper blades.

24-FL-001G

FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

This bulletin outlines the basic components of the BG Fuel Test Kit and the procedure to test the quality of the fuel during vehicle diagnosis. Poor fuel quality may lead to cold engine startability issues, hesitation at idle or during acceleration, and/or poor driveability. In addition, prolonged vehicle operation with poor quality fuel may result in damage to the fuel system and formation of engine deposits. The BG Fuel Test Kit can be used to determine the following aspects of the fuel: • Sediment / Water Contamination Inspection • Specific Gravity • Alcohol Content

23-EM-005H

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This bulletin provides important checkpoint guidelines when performing engine oil and filter change services.

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Hyundai Genesis by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2018300—
2016963164.0
20152896158.8
2014220040.2
20131260040.9
20122592149.1
20111213157.7
2010883149.9
20092343155.2
2008Viewing100—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.