2012 Hyundai Genesis Problems

The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Genesis. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal rattling sound emanating from the engine compartment, after which the vehicle lost motive power. The contact was able to pull over to the shoulder of the roadway, where the vehicle failed to restart. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed a failure with the engine. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure reoccurred a week later. The vehicle was towed back to the independent mechanic, who again diagnosed a failure with the engine and informed the contact that the engine needed to be replaced a second time. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure reoccurred three additional times. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and a case was opened. The failure mileage was unknown.

These cars has some serious engine issues they are literally defective I've had 5 different engines installed in my car I keep the maintenance up on my car but its still no luck with the engines I've risked my life from almost having accidents due to engine failure I have proof that these calls have been engines and I honestly feel like it's a serious issue that needs to be adjusted

Brake pedal has been intermittently low/spongy and has progressively gotten worse. During these events, the brake pedal goes nearly to the floorboard, and braking power is weak but will typically function after pumping the pedal repeatedly. Stopping or slowing in an emergency situation may not be possible. There is no manual emergency brake. No trouble codes found, and no warning lamps illuminated related to the braking system. Dealer diagnosed faulty antilock braking system (ABS) hydraulic electronic control unit (HECU). This exact defect is addressed in Warranty Extension TXXP: Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) [XXX] Hyundai rejected this under the warranty coverage because the vehicle build date is approximately 2 weeks beyond the date range in the TSB. Subsequent web searches revealed replacement parts were available for production in late XXX. The TSB's affected date range ends on XXX. This vehicle was produced on XXX and was not included in the recall notifications. It is not known if a complete stock purge was performed on the production line or if parts were continued to be installed until old stock was depleted. Other vehicles outside of the TSB stated production date range may also have this latent critical safety defect. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

I am submitting this letter as a formal safety defect complaint regarding my 2012 Hyundai Genesis 5.0 sedan, which is experiencing braking system behavior that directly mirrors the defect described in Hyundai Recall Campaign 114 (NHTSA Campaign 13V489000), despite my vehicle not being included by VIN. Although excluded by VIN, the functional failure mode matches recalled vehicles, indicating the defect population may extend beyond the original VIN range. The vehicle exhibits the following symptoms: 1.Excessive and inconsistent brake pedal travel 2. Soft and spongy brake pedal feel 3. Highly variable brake biting point 4. Requirement to pump the brake pedal to obtain normal braking 5. Unpredictable brake engagement during normal driving These symptoms are intermittent and occur without warning, significantly increasing stopping distance and reducing driver confidence. The behavior is consistent with internal hydraulic or HECU malfunction, which the original recall attributes to corrosion caused by improper brake fluid formulation. I am particularly concerned because I am a disabled driver, and any reduction in braking reliability presents an elevated safety risk. Unpredictable brake response materially affects my ability to operate the vehicle safely and to respond to emergency conditions. While Hyundai has limited the recall to certain VIN ranges, Model Years Affected: 2009–2012 Hyundai Genesis sedans built April 30, 2008 – March 28, 2012. The braking behavior is functionally identical to recalled vehicles. This suggests the defect may not be limited to the originally identified production range and warrants further investigation. I respectfully request that NHTSA: 1. Review this complaint in the context of the existing recall 2. Evaluate whether the defect population should be expanded 3. Initiate further inquiry into VIN-excluded vehicles exhibiting identical symptoms 4. This issue represents a clear safety concern with potential for serious injury

The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Genesis. The contact stated while driving 10 MPH, the vehicle stalled in the middle of the road. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact shifted into park(P) and pressed the Push to Start button, and the vehicle restarted. The contact was able to continue driving. The contact stated that an OBD scanner was unable to retrieve any diagnostic trouble codes for the failure. The contact stated that the failure recurred while driving. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 85,000. The contact is requesting to be contacted via telephone in reference to this inquiry.

The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Genesis. The contact stated while driving at approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power, shut off but was able to coast off the highway. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the electronic computer motherboard needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired due to parts being on backorder. The manufacturer was contacted, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 62,000.

During normal driving conditions, the 8 speed automatic transmission will randomly hesitate to upshift from 2nd to 3rd and from 4th to 5th, causing an unpredictable loss of power. Symptoms will show up intermittently, and do not seem to be caused by certain events. This is unsafe because the unpredictability of the problem could cause power loss during moments where acceleration is needed to avoid an accident (moments which would otherwise be completely safe, i.e. merging onto a freeway, turning across incoming traffic, right turns into the direction of traffic, etc.) This problem already has a TSB issued by Hyundai. Problem has been reproduce by a technician. Component has been checked by a technician. There are no warning lights or other symptoms before failure.

The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Genesis. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle hesitated while depressing the accelerator pedal. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and diagnosed with transmission failure. The contact stated that the check engine light was later illuminated, and the vehicle was taken to a second independent mechanic. The mechanic retrieved a code for a defective pressure sensor. Upon investigation, the contact discovered Manufacturer Communication Number: 16-8at-011) which he linked to the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not covered under the Manufacturer Communication Number. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 155,620.

WITH LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS ON WHILE DRIVING, ACTIVATING THE TURN SIGNAL WILL TURN ON HIGH BEAM HEADLIGHTS OR CAUSE THE LOW BEAMS TO TURN OFF INTERMITTENTLY (ABOUT HALF OF TURN SIGNAL OPERATIONS). LIGHTLY TOUCHING OR TAPPING THE LIGHT STALK WILL HAVE THE SAME EFFECT. ON OCCASION, THE HEADLIGHTS WILL CEASE FUNCTIONING ON LOW BEAM WITH NO DRIVER ACTIVITY. THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN OCCURRING FOR THE PAST 3 MONTHS. OTHER GENESIS OWNERS HAVE REPORTED THE SAME PROBLEM ON THE HYUNDAI GENESIS OWNERS WEBSITE. I HAVE STOPPED DRIVING THE CAR AT NIGHT.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 HYUNDAI GENESIS. -THE HEADLIGHTS WENT OUT..*BF 15 FEB 2014, 5 JUNE 2015, 30 AUG 2019. -LOST OF HEAD LIGHTS FOR 15-20 SECONDS OR LONGER -UNKNOWN CAUSE 1ST TIMER REPLACED COMPUTER CHIP IN A COMPUTER CHIP. SECOND TIME REPLACED MULTI FUNCTION SWITCH, N/C REPAIR REQUEST. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN ATTEMPTING TO TURN RIGHT (TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH ) THE LIGHTS WENT OUT, THEN 20 SECONDS AFTER THEY CAME BACK. ALSO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED IN FEBRUARY 2014 BY THE DEALER DAVIS HYUNDAI, 1655 N OLDEN AVE, TRENTON, NJ 08638 FOR THE SAME FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 46,000. *JB

WHILE IN ROUTE TO THE DEALER FOR ONE ISSUE, MY SMART CRUISE LIGHT CAME ON. I REPORTED THIS TO THE DEALER UPON ARRIVAL AND THEY IGNORED. THEY REPAIRED ONE ITEM UNDER WARRANTY IN WHICH I THOUGH TOOK CARE OF BOTH. BY TIME I LEFT, ALLOWED THE CAR TO WARM UP; THE SMART CRUISE LIGHT CAME BACK ON. I CONTACTED THE DEALERSHIP & ASKED THEM WHAT HAPPENED TO THIS 2ND ISSUE. THEY SCHEDULED AN APPOINTMENT AND I WAS INFORMED BY THAT TIME AND VISIT; THE WARRANTY HAD EXPIRED AND I WILL HAVE TO PAY $4200 TO REPAIR THE PROBLEM THAT THEY NOW SEE. I HAD ALSO BEEN COMPLAINING ABOUT MY ABS/ESC/AUTO HOLD LIGHTS WERE CONSTANTLY FLASHING, NOW THEY REMAIN SOLID. IT CAUSES THE VEHICLE TO JERK WHEN IN REVERSE. I HAVE READ ABOUT SEVERAL RECALLS REGARDING ISSUE. THE SITUATION HAS GOTTEN WORSE AND I WAS TOLD IT IS NOW LEAKING BRAKE FLUID. THE DEALERSHIP HAS NOW GIVEN ME A PRICE TOTALING $7000 TO REPAIR OR PURCHASE A NEW VEHICLE. THIS IS MONEY I CANNOT PAY AND I KNOW MY VEHICLE WAS STILL COVERED WHEN THE PROBLEMS/ RECALLS STARTED. THESE INCIDENTS OCCURRED ON SEVERAL DATES.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 HYUNDAI GENESIS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE GEAR SHIFTER DID NOT ENGAGE IN DRIVE AND SEIZED COMPLETELY. THERE WAS NO WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO JOHN AMATO HYUNDAI (414-357-8500, LOCATED AT 8301 N 76TH ST, MILWAUKEE, WI 53223) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SHIFTER GEAR WAS CORRODED. THE TECHNICIAN CLEANED THE GEAR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 49,259. *DT *DT*JB

WAS DRIVING THE CAR AND STEERING WHEEL LOCKED ON A HIGHWAY ON MY WAY TO WORK. WAS ABLE TO PULL IT OVER CUT THE CAR OFF. STARTED IT BACK UP AND WAS FIND. THEN ON THE WAY BACK HOME HAPPENED AGAIN WHEN TRIED TO EXIT OFF THE HIGHWAY AND ENDED UP IN A DITCH.

WHEN TURNING STEERING WHEEL A NUMBER OF THINGS CAN HAPPEN, RADIO TURNS OFF,STEERING LOCKS UP. ALL DASH LIGHTS COME ON AND POWER BATT LIGHT LIGHTS UP. HAS STALLED IN INTERSECTION WHEN TURNING. TRANS SHIFTS HARD AND SLIPS INTO GEAR WHEN ON A LONG DRIVE

The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Genesis. The contact had engaged the windshield wipers during a light rainstorm and noticed that the intermittent wiper function was not working as designed. The contact stated that gradually the wiper speeds were no longer functional, and only the high-speed option was operable. The contact had taken the vehicle to the local dealer who diagnosed that the gasket around the wiper motor had failed, and that water had entered the wiper motor and determined that the wiper motor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that the failure reoccurred; however, the contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer and was advised that the vehicle was no longer under warranty and had to be repaired out-of-pocket. The contact had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the gasket around the wiper motor had deteriorated, and water was leaking into the wiper motor's electrical circuits. The contact was advised by the mechanic that there was a recall, NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V117000 (Visibility); however, the VIN was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.

NAVIGATION DISPLAY FAILURE RESULTING IN NO BACK-UP CAMERA, NO A/V FUNCTIONS, AND HVAC CONTROL MALFUNCTION. DEALER REPLACED WITHIN APPROXIMATELY 8 MONTHS OF PURCHASE. SYSTEM HAS FAILED AGAIN AND CORPORATE ADVISED THAT THE PART WAS ON BACKORDER AND WE WAITED FOR A REPLACEMENT PART FOR 8 MONTHS. NOW CORPORATE HAS ADVISED THAT THE PART, A-V MONITOR ASSEMBLY PART #965633M851, IS UNAVAILABLE/DISCONTINUED. NO WAY TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE PART. VEHICLE HAS 44,000 MILES ON IT. SUNROOF FAILED WITHIN FIRST 20,000 MILES AND WAS SEALED TO AVOID EXPENSIVE REPAIR. MOST RECENTLY THE CAR DIED WITHOUT WARNING WHILE STATIONARY. IN FOR EVALUATION NOW. THIS CAR HAS BEEN A CHRONIC PROBLEM SINCE WE FIRST PURCHASED IT AND CORPORATE HAS TOLD US THAT WE ARE AT A DEAD END REGARDING THE A/V MONITOR ASSEMBLY - THERE IS NOTHING THEY CAN DO. A/V MONITOR ASSEMBLY ISSUE OCCURRED IN JUNE OF 2020.

MY VECHILE STALLS WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS TIMES. THIS COULD CAUSE A SERIOUS ACCIDENT IN WHICH LIVES COULD BE LOST . THIS EEMS TO BE PROBLEM WITH THE GENESIS FROM 2012 TO 2016 FROM MY RESEARCH. I AM NOT THE ONLY OWNER WITH THIS PROBLEM . THE DEALERS CANT FIND THE PROBLEM OR WHY IT IS OCCURING . THE DEALERS GIVE YOU NUMEROUS REASONS AS TO WHAT MIGHT BE THE CAUSE OF THIS PROBLEM, BUT THEY ARE NOT SURE . THIS COULD COST A CONSUMER $1000 OF DOLLARS JUST TO FIND OUT WHAT THE PROBLEM IS . THIS OCCURS WHEN JUST DRIVING DOWN A STREET, ON CURVES OR GOING STRAIGHT. I HAVE NOT HAD AN ACCIDENT YET! IM TRYING TO AVOID THIS .THIS OCCURS WHEN MY GAS TANK GETS LOW , THAT IS WHAT I HAVE NOTICED .

GENESIS STALLS AT SLOW SPEEDS EITHER TURNING FOR GOING STRAIGHT. REPLACED THROTTLE BODY, BUT STILL STALLS. ALSO HAS TROUBLE STARTING SOMETIMES. BATTERY IS NEW.

WHEN IN MOTION, THE VEHICLE STARTS TO MAKE A CLANKING SOUND REPETITIVLY AS IF IT WAS ON A ROTATION. IT'S LIKE A METRONOME BEST AT 128BPM

MY WINDSHIELD WIPERS DO NOT CLEAR THE WINDSHIELD PROPERLY IN INCLEMENT WEATHER, MY BRAKES SOMETIMES MAKE SCRUBBING SOUNDS, MY TIRES SEEM SLIPPERY SOMETIMES WHEN TURNING A CURVE, AND MY CAR JERKS SOMETIMES WHEN PULLING OFF AFTER SITTING STILL.

The contact owned a 2012 Hyundai Genesis. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, she collided with another vehicle on the front driver's side. No air bags deployed. BM Automotive towed the vehicle, then the vehicle was towed to her local dealership. The contact stated that she sustained head and back injuries. The contact mentioned they informed her that she sustained whiplash as well. Medical attention was required. The contact stated that a police report was filed. The vehicle was deemed a total loss. The contact mentioned that the seat belt did retract during the impact. The contact stated that the failure was not diagnosed by a dealer or independent mechanic. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

The area in the dash where the passenger airbag is contained recently got two Cracks along the edges of the airbag compartment as if the airbag tried to go off and didn't. There was no collision, the dash just cracked. The very next day the airbag light came on and had been on ever since. This seems to be a common problem. With. These cars. Hyundai needs to step it up

BOUGHT NEW IN JULY 2012. CAR HAS AROUND 46K ON IT. I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE 2 OF THE 4 MICHELIN ENERGY SAVER A/S TIRES BECAUSE OF CRACKING IN THE SIDEWALLS. BOTH HAD CHUNKS MISSING AND THE CRACKING/ROT WAS SPREADING. I DROVE ON THEM FOR MONTHS LIKE THAT, LUCKILY WITHOUT INCIDENT. I BOUGHT A PAIR USED TO REPLACE THEM SO I COULD GET FULL WEAR OUT OF THE REMAINING TOO, BUT I AM WARY OF BUYING MICHELINS FOR MY NEXT SET.

TIRES-MICHELIN ENERGY SAVER A/S SIZE: P235/50R18 ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE. THE TIRE HAS A 5" DEEP CRACK ON THE OUTSIDE WALL OF THE TIRE AND ALSO SEVERAL OTHER NOTICEABLE CRACKS THROUGHOUT THE TIRE ESPECIALLY ON THE OUTER WALL.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2012 HYUNDAI GENESIS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ON A HIGHWAY STATIONERY IN TRAFFIC, THE VEHICLE BEHIND HIM CRASHED INTO THE BACK OF HIS VEHICLE. THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE THEN COLLIDED WITH STOPPED VAN IN FRONT OF HIM; THAT VAN ALSO HIT THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF IT AS WELL. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY UPON IMPACT. THE CONTACT'S CHEST HIT THE STEERING WHEEL AND THE CONTACT'S HEAD BROKE THE HEAD REST. HE RECEIVED MEDICAL ATTENTION AT THE SCENE AND WAS TRANSPORTED TO THE HOSPITAL. THE CONTACT WAS TREATED FOR A CHEST CONTUSION AND BRUISING TO HIS NECK AREA. INJURIES TO THE OTHER VEHICLES OCCUPANTS WERE UNKNOWN. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. AFTER BEING RELEASED FROM THE HOSPITAL, THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT BODY SHOP AND WAS LATER DEEMED TOTALED BY A MECHANIC. THE MANUFACTURER NOR A DEALER HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. UPON, INVESTIGATION THE CONTACT LINKED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V722000 (AIR BAGS) WITH HIS FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 71,244.

PASSENGER AIRBAG LIGHT IS ALWAYS ILLUMINATED, WITH OR WITHOUT SOMEONE IN THE SEAT. CALLED THE DEALER AND THEY TOLD ME THAT THEY 'PUT A SEATBELT LABEL ON,' AND THAT I CAN PAY $145 FOR THE DIAGNOSIS.

HEAD REST POPPED OPEN, TWICE. FIRST TIME BOTH HEADREST POPPED OPEN AND HYUNDAI REPAIRED IT WITH JUST A COPAY ON MY PART. SECOND TIME, THEY STATED NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AT MY EXPENSE. I STATED THAT NO ONE BUYS A CAR EXPECTING THE HEAD REST TO POP OPEN AND REQUIRE REPLACEMENT. THEY INSIST IT IS MY ISSUE. CAR WAS IN GARAGE WHEN HEAD REST POOPED OPEN. IF WE WERE DRIVING THE VEHICLE, I AM SURE AN ACCIDENT WOULD HAVE OCCURRED. EVEN IF I HAVE IT REPLACED, WHAT ASSURANCES WOULD I HAVE THIS WON'T HAPPEN AGAIN. AND IF IT DOES AND EITHER MY WIFE OR I DRIVING THE VEHICL,E WE COULD BE INJURED THIS IS A VEHICLE DEFECT AND A SAFETY ISSUE.

WHILE IN PARK, PASSENGER SIDE HEADREST EXPLODED. CAR HAS NEVER BEEN IN A WRECK, NOT EVEN THE SLIGHTEST FENDER BENDER. THERE WAS NO REASON THIS SHOULD HAVE DEPLOYED. PLASTIC CLAMPS FLEW OUT. DEALERSHIP SAID THIS WAS UNREPAIRABLE AND WHOLE SEAT WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. I WAS LUCKY NOT TO HAVE A PASSENGER THAT DAY OR THEY WOULD HAVE SUFFERED INJURIES.

The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Genesis. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle hesitated while depressing the accelerator pedal. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and diagnosed with transmission failure. The contact stated that the check engine light was later illuminated, and the vehicle was taken to a second independent mechanic. The mechanic retrieved a code for a defective pressure sensor. Upon investigation, the contact discovered Manufacturer Communication Number: 16-8at-011) which he linked to the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not covered under the Manufacturer Communication Number. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 155,620.

VERY BAD KNOCKING WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSION. THIS OCCURRED WHILE CLUTCH PEDAL WAS DISENGAGED AND TRANSMISSION IN NEUTRAL. *JS

THE VEHICLE WAS HIT IN THE RIGHT REAR QUARTER AND THEN IN THE FRONT, COMPLETELY DEMOLISHING THE FRONT BODY WORK. ONLY THE PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW CURTAIN AIRBAG DEPLOYED, LIKELY DUE TO THE INITIAL RIGHT REAR SIDE IMPACT. THE SOLE OCCUPANT (DRIVER) WAS NOT PROTECTED AND WAS INJURED (CRACKED PELVIS, CRACKED ORBITAL BONE, NOSE INJURY) BECAUSE THE STEERING WHEEL AIRBAG SYSTEM FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS PROVIDED WITH PHOTOGRAPHIC EVIDENCE SHOWING THE ABOVE, BUT HAS DECLINED TO ADDRESS THE ISSUE BECAUSE "WE ATTEMPTED TO INSPECT YOUR VEHICLE AND BELIEVED THAT AN INSPECTION WOULD HAVE CONFIRMED THE PROPER OPERATION OF THE VEHICLE'S AIRBAG SYSTEM." THE CAR WAS SCRAPPED ALREADY AND NOT AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION. PHOTOS PROVIDED TO THE MANUFACTURER (AND AVAILABLE TO YOU) DEMONSTRATE CLEARLY THAT THE FRONT BUMPER ASSEMBLY BODYWORK WAS COMPLETELY RIPPED OFF THE CAR, YET THE DRIVER AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. THAT WOULD SEEM TO INDICATE A CATASTROPHIC FAILURE OF THAT INTENDED SAFETY FEATURE. THE MANUFACTURER'S ASSERTION ABOUT CONFIRMATION OF PROPER AIRBAG SYSTEM OPERATION IS NOT CREDIBLE IN VIEW OF THE FACTS. PLEASE RESEARCH THE INFORMATION AND MAKE SURE THAT OTHER DRIVERS ARE NOT VICTIMIZED BY INADEQUATE SAFETY ENGINEERING. *TR

2012 HYUNDAI GENESIS. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO DEFECTIVE UNIBODY *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED SHE HEARD A SQUEAKING NOISE COMING FROM THE SIDE OF THE VEHICLE WHEN DRIVING ON SIDE ROADS AT 5- 30 MPH. THE DEALER STATED THE CAUSE WAS FROM POOR WELDING ON THE UNIBODY BRACE OF THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER WAS NOT ABLE TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE, NOR HAD THEY EVER SEEN SUCH A ROBOTIC WELD DEFECT ON ANY OTHER VEHICLE THEY SERVICED BEFORE. THEREFORE, THEY HAD TO SEND THE VEHICLE TO A BODY SHOP, TO DRILL OUT AND RE-SEAL THE BODY SEAM AND RE-FINISH IT.

The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Genesis. The contact stated upon starting the vehicle, an abnormal fuel odor was coming from the vehicle with heavy smoke coming from the exhaust pipe. The contact stated that the tire pressure and brake warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not serviced or diagnosed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 170,000.