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2013 Hyundai Genesis Brakes Problems

Owner-reported complaints naming the brake system, filed with NHTSA

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Brakes reportsComplaints 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.
25
Latest Dec 15, 2025
Share of all reportsThis category as a share of every owner report on file for this model year. One report can name more than one component, so the categories overlap.
20%
of 126 total
Crash or fire reportedReports in this category whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. The reporter's own answer on the NHTSA form, not a verified finding.
8
Injuries or deaths reportedTotals the submitters entered on their own reports in this category. Not verified by NHTSA and not a casualty statistic.
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Reports naming service brakes, the antilock braking system, brake hoses, master cylinders or the parking brake. Every record below is an owner-reported complaint about the 2013 Hyundai Genesis submitted to NHTSA — not a confirmed defect, not a recall and not a manufacturer bulletin. 25 reports on file name it.

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

Owner reports naming brake

Shown in the owner’s own words, exactly as filed

Brakes
Filed Dec 15, 2025

2013 Hyundai Genesis sedan (BH) is experiencing the intermittent soft brake pedal and reduced braking pressure that matches the TSB 22-BR-001H for the HECU on 2009-2012 Genesis sedans. I took it to the local dealership but their mechanic said they could not recreate the condition. The ABS and ESC lights have both come on at times but I was told there are no stored codes. The tech noted that the rear driver brake pads appeared to have some additional wear indicating additional ABS activity or sticking brake pads. I paid to have a brake service performed and the brake fluid flush/replacement performed to eliminate the concern of any air entrapment or sticking brake pads. However, this work did not resolve the problem. The shop said there are no open recalls nor brake related TSBs for the 2013. They have not fully tested the master cylinder, booster, nor the HECU. With no support for the model year, despite the MANY issues reported for this problem on the 2013 and Hyundai's knowledge of these problems form 2009-2020 model years, this TSB should be expanded for additional model years and likely should be considered as a recall repair due to the safety risk of brake pressure loss.

NHTSA ID
11705152
Incident
Dec 4, 2025
Brakes
Filed Apr 2, 2024

Brake pedal has to be pushed harder than normal to get brakes to engage. Dealer has diagnosed problem as faulty ABS module which is not considered as part of recall for CCU unit on other hyundai models

NHTSA ID
11580778
Incident
Jan 1, 2024
Brakes
Filed Mar 15, 2024

SOFT BRAKE PEDAL ON APPLICATION...AND CONTINUES TO FLOOR BEFORE ANY ACTIVE BRAKING. NO WARNING OR LIGHTS ACTIVE ON DASH. THIS RESULTS IN EXTENDED BRAKING DISTANCE AND POSSIBLE COLLISION WITH VEHICLES AHEAD. ISSUE IS KNOWN TO MANUFACTURER AND DEALERS. DEALERS DELAY AVOID REPAIRS STATING NO PARTS (58920-3M3A6) AVAILABLE. HYUNDAI TSB 21-BR-001H-1 ISSUED FOR HYUNDAI GENESIS 2009THRU 2012 MANUFACTURE DATE, HOWEVER BRAKING FAILURES CONTINUE FOR LATER MODEL YEARS DUE SAME PART #. DEALER DIAGNOSED ISSUE.

NHTSA ID
11577690
Incident
Feb 16, 2024
Brakes
Filed Dec 12, 2023

On multiple occasions, occurring more and more frequently, my 2013 Genesis R-Spec sedan has experienced brake pedal fade issues. The brakes work fine one minute and the next the pedal will go almost to the floor before slowing the vehicle down. The car has approximately 150K miles and is still in great shape. Brakes have been serviced, checked, and inspected by a reputable mechanic. No leaks or other issues noted. I did find a TSB related to this, Hyundai TSB [XXX], also it looks like there is a recall on earlier models, recall number13V-489 / 114, built on or before March of 2012. My car was built Oct 2012, but i believe it is affected. I contacted my local dealer to check to see if the TSB had been expanded or if there were any other issues and no deal. The person on the phone did tell me my car was not covered under the two issues above. I have since made an appointment to have the computer scanned to gather additional data. Please advise. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6) The contact stated he provided the an incorrect TSB number and would like to provide the correct number.

NHTSA ID
11559647
Incident
Dec 5, 2023
BrakesElectrical
Filed Feb 23, 2023

The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Genesis. The contact stated that after engaging the parking brake, the wheels would intermittently lock-up while driving at various speeds, without warning. The contact had taken the vehicle to a dealer where he was informed that the entire electrical parking brake system needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was also notified of the failure and offered to partially pay for a loaner vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.

NHTSA ID
11508706
Incident
Nov 1, 2021
Mileage
70,000 mi
Brakes
Filed Jan 8, 2023

The problem is with the car's braking. Sometimes, the brake pedal will exhibit a "Low Brake Pedal" problem, where the point where the brake pedal starts to stop the car is lower than normal. If I use the brakes and then use them again right away, the brakes always stop the car as they should. But sometimes, you have to press the brake pedal further to the floor to get the car to stop. I've had the brake fluid replaced and this didn't change the behavior. The Hyundai dealership said the problem is either a faulty automatic brake system (ABS) component or a faulty master cylinder. At this point, the car still stops, however, it's odd to have to press the brake pedal further to have to get the car to stop. As this gets worse, the pedal may have to be pressed to the floor to get the car to stop. And eventually, the car might not stop even if the brake pedal is pressed to the floor. This problem is just like NHTSA recall campaign #13V489000, which affects Hyundai year models 2009-2012. But my car is a 2013, just one year after that recall's model year window.

NHTSA ID
11500660
Incident
Nov 7, 2022
Brakes
Filed Feb 14, 2022

What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? <-- ABS Hydraulic Module Control Unit How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? <--I barely had brakes, the dealer was shocked I even made it to the dealership. I was on the road and I could have died b/c the ABS system went bad. Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? <--Yes it has been confirmed by a dealer. Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? <--It has been inspected by the dealer. Were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? <--No! there were no warning lights or indication that the system was in line for failure. I noticed an issue when I had to floor the brakes in order for the car to stop. It first appeared in Oct 2021.

NHTSA ID
11451991
Incident
Oct 30, 2021
Brakes
Filed Feb 11, 2022

The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Genesis. The contact stated while approaching a traffic light at 35 MPH and depressing on the brake pedal, the vehicle began to pull to the left. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to drive to his destination. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing the brake hydraulic system unit to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V489000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 89,000.

NHTSA ID
11451559
Incident
Nov 1, 2021
Mileage
89,000 mi
Brakes
Filed Dec 15, 2021

The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Genesis. The contact stated while driving 50-60 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed but failed to respond and remained on the floorboard. The contact also stated that the vehicle was making abnormal sounds. The contact continued to depress the brake pedal for 30 seconds until the vehicle stopped. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact veered to the side of the road and parked the vehicle. The contact was able to drive the vehicle to her residence with assistance. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V489000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 146,000.

NHTSA ID
11443865
Incident
Dec 7, 2021
Mileage
146,000 mi
Brakes
Filed Nov 15, 2021

Happend on 11/13/2021 morning around 10.30 AM. I lost complete control on my Hyundai GENESIS 2013 (v8, Race Specification 5.0) on brakes. I was gonig downhill and wanted to control the car but car was not responsive at all after applying breaks. This happened only for a few seconds, the engigne light came up on dashboard, a couple of other lights on dashboard also may have lighted, but I did not remember which one. I was very scared for a few moments. The engine light and other alram ligts went down and I got control. I want to take this car to nearby Hyundai dealer but I wanted to record this incident, so that if it happens while I drive, I should not be blamed for reckless driving. I am driving this car for many years (since 2013) and this has never happened before.

NHTSA ID
11440547
Incident
Nov 13, 2021
Brakes
Filed Jun 24, 2020

WHILE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION AND COMING TO A STOP, THE BRAKES GOES DOWN TO THE FLOOR AS IF IT'S GIVING OUT. I'VE READ A LOT OF COMPLAINTS ABOUT PEOPLE HAVING THE SAME ISSUE AND THEIR BRAKES WENT COMPLETELY OUT. THE REPAIR NEEDED WAS THE HYDRAULIC MODULE. BY READING THEIR COMPLAINTS, I'M HAVING THE SAME SYMPTOMS AND THE DEALERSHIP TOLD ME IT WAS MY BRAKE HYDRAULIC MODULE THAT'S ABOUT TO GO OUT, CALL HYUNDAI TO REPORT IT BECAUSE THEY HAD A FEW CUSTOMERS IT HAPPENED TO AND THE REPAIR IS $3000. I'M AFRAID TO DRIVE MY CAR BUT I HAVE TO GO TO WORK AND I CAN'T AFFORD TO BUY ANOTHER ONE. I REPORTED IT LAST YEAR TO HYUNDAI AND THERE WAS NO ACTION OR FOLLOW UP AS IF THEY DON'T CARE. *TR

NHTSA ID
11330469
Incident
Nov 2, 2019
BrakesDriver assistanceElectrical
Filed Feb 28, 2020

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 HYUNDAI GENESIS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED INTERMITTENT FAILURES OF THE BACKUP CAMERA, THE CRUISE CONTROL, AND THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE REAR WINDOWS. ADDITIONALLY, WHILE THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, BRAKE FLUID LEAKED FROM THE BRAKE LINES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE CAUSED THE BRAKE PEDAL TO GO TO THE FLOORBOARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO HYUNDAI OF LA QUINTA LOCATED AT (79025 CA-111, LA QUINTA, CA 92253) TO BE DIAGNOSED HOWEVER, THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AN UNKNOWN REPAIR WAS PERFORMED ON THE BRAKE LINES HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 68,000.

NHTSA ID
11312138
Incident
Feb 5, 2019
Mileage
68,000 mi
Brakes
Filed Dec 1, 2019

ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS THE BRAKE PEDAL WILL GO NEARLY TO THE FLOOR WITHOUT STOPPING THE CAR CAUSING A PANIC AND AGGRESSIVE BRAKING BEFORE NEARLY GETTING INTO AN ACCIDENT. WE HAVE TO PUMP THE PEDAL TO MAKE THEM WORK. THIS HAPPENED AT ANY SPEED AT RANDOM TIMES. THE BRAKE PADS HAVE BEEN INSPECTED AND STILL HAVE PLENTY OF PAD LEFT. CAR HAS 125K MOSTLY HIGHWAY MILES. MULTIPLE MECHANIC ADVICE AND ON LINE ISSUES POINTS TO A FAULTY $1600 ABS MODULE. I HAVE TWO OTHER MUCH OLDER VEHICLES WITH WAY MORE MILES WITH NO SUCH ISSUE

NHTSA ID
11283072
Incident
Sep 1, 2019
Mileage
123,000 mi
AirbagsBrakesFuel system
Filed Feb 14, 2018
Crash reported

I WAS BACKING OUT OF MY GARAGE. MY SON HAD HIS CAR PARKED BEHIND ME. I SAW THAT I WAS GOING TO HAVE TO PULL UP TO GET AROUND THE PARKED CAR. I PUT MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE, I THEN PUT THE CAR IN DRIVE. TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE GAS AND IT TOOK OFF AT ROCKET SPEED. I WASN'T COMPLETELY OUT OF MY GARAGE. THE CAR WAS GOING SO FAST AND I COULDN'T STOP IT. I WAS 6 FT FROM THE BRICK WALL. I WAS GOING SO FAST THAT I WENT THROUGH THE BRICK WALL AND IT DIDN'T EVEN SLOW DOWN. IT KEPT GOING TOOK OUT A CHAIN LINK FENCE. THEN CAME TO A STOP AND DIED. WHAT STOPPED ME WAS ALL THE BRICK AND FENCE THAT WAS UNDER THE CAR. IF IT HAD NOT STOPPED IT WOULD HAVE KILLED ME. THIS HAPPENED AT MY HOME. THERE WAS NO POLICE REPORT.

NHTSA ID
11072912
Incident
Feb 11, 2018
Mileage
33,000 mi
BrakesEngineSteering
Filed Aug 31, 2016

WHILE SLOWING DOWN TO A STOP AT A STOP SIGN AT 15MPH THE CAR LOCKED UP AND I COULDN'T TURN THE WHEEL, PRESS THE BRAKE, AND THE VEHICLE WOULDN'T EVEN ACCELERATE WHEN IT ROLLED TO A STOP. ALL THE LIGHTS ON THE DASH LIT UP AND STAYED LIT UP. THE CAR WAS IN DRIVE AND WASN'T MOVING. I TOOK A VIDEO OF MY FOOT OFF OF THE GAS AND THE CAR IN DRIVE AND IT WASN'T MOVING. ALSO SHOWN IN THE VIDEO I TOOK I SHOW ALL THE LIGHTS LIT UP ON THE DASH. THIS IS THE 2ND TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED WITH MY FAMILY IN THE CAR, WIFE AND TWO KIDS. I AM VERY CONCERNED SINCE THIS OUR DAILY DRIVER AND ALWAYS HAS OUR CHILDREN IN THE VEHICLE THAT THIS WILL HAPPEN WHILE ON THE INTERSTATE AND POSSIBLY CAUSE US TO GET IN A VERY BAD ACCIDENT. I ALSO COULD NOT PUT THE CAR INTO PARK. I HAD TO PRESS THE ON OFF BUTTON AND SHUT THE CAR COMPLETELY OFF AND RESTART IT FOR IT TO DO ANYTHING. BUT BOTH TIMES IT HAPPENED LUCKILY NO VEHICLES WERE IN FRONT OF ME BECAUSE I WAS UNABLE TO DO ANYTHING TO STOP THE CAR IT HAD TO ROLL TO A STOP AND BOTH TIMES IT WAS AT 15-20MPH. IT WAS IN A STREET TURNING OUT OF A DEVELOPMENT. I HAVE FOUND IN FORUMS THAT I AM NOT THE ONLY PERSON WITH THE ISSUE AND THAT SOMEONE HAD THEIR CRANK SHAFT CENSOR REPLACED AND HADN'T HAD ANY ISSIES FOR SEVERAL MONTHS SINCE, BUT THEIRS WAS OCCURING UP TO 10X A WEEK BEFORE THAT REPLACEMENT. THERE WERE SEVERAL OTHER AFFECTED PARTS I WAS UNABLE TO SELECT... IT SEEMED YOU WERE ONLY ABLE TO SELECT 3 AFFECTED PARTS.

NHTSA ID
10899778
Incident
Aug 16, 2016
Mileage
42,000 mi
BrakesEngineSteering
Filed Aug 18, 2015

I ORIGINALLY BOUGHT MY 2013 HYUNDAI GENESIS AS A CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED VEHICLE FROM A DEALER IN GEORGIA. FROM AUGUST 2014 TO PRESENT (AUGUST 2015), THE VEHICLE HAS STALLED/CUT OFF UNEXPECTEDLY ON 8 DIFFERENT OCCASIONS, 7 TIMES WHILE DRIVING AT SPEEDS BETWEEN 5 MPH AND 45 MPH, AND ONCE WHILE SITTING IDLE IN PARK. WHEN STALLING, THE STEERING WHEEL TIGHTENS AND/OR LOCKS WHICH MAKES IT EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO STEER, THE BRAKES HARDEN WHICH MAKE IT EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO STOP, AND THE DASH LIGHTS UP WITH VARIOUS SYMBOLS AND INDICATORS MUCH LIKE IT WOULD IF IT ONLY HAD POWER BUT WITHOUT THE ENGINE STARTED. TO GET THE CAR GOING AGAIN, I HAVE TO COME TO A STOP, PUT THE CAR INTO PARK, PUSH THE START/STOP BUTTON, AND THE VEHICLE STARTS AGAIN. ON THE 7TH TIME OF THE CAR STALLING, MY WIFE WAS MAKING A RIGHT HAND TURN WHEN THE VEHICLE CUT OFF. SHE NEARLY PLOWED INTO A VEHICLE THAT WAS STOPPED AT THE LIGHT MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN ONTO THE STREET SHE WAS COMING FROM, AND THEN NEARLY CAUSED A 3 CAR PILE-UP BEHIND HER BECAUSE OF HER UNEXPECTED BRAKING AND SUDDEN LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE CAR. AS OF RIGHT NOW WE ARE AFRAID TO DRIVE THE CAR ANY LONGER. WE HAVE TAKEN IT TO THE DEALER 3 TIMES NOW. ON THE FIRST VISIT BACK IN OCTOBER 2014, THEY CLEANED THE FUEL INJECTION AND THROTTLE BODY, SAYING THAT MAYBE WE HAD A BAD BATCH OF GAS THAT LEFT CARBON DEPOSITS. THEY KEPT OUR CAR FOR A WEEK. THEY WERE UNABLE TO REPLICATE THE PROBLEM. FAST FORWARD SEVERAL MONTHS AND HERE WE ARE AGAIN AT THE DEALER FOR TIME NUMBER TWO. THIS TIME THEY KEPT IT FOR ABOUT 12 DAYS AND DID ANOTHER CLEANING OF THE FUEL INJECTION AND THROTTLE BODY. THEY WERE UNABLE TO REPLICATE THE PROBLEM. LAST FRIDAY, AUGUST 14TH 2014, 3 DAYS AFTER GETTING IT BACK FROM THE DEALER, IT STALLED AGAIN. WE REFUSED TO DRIVE IT THAT WEEKEND, AND I DROVE IT ONLY TO BRING IT BACK TO THE DEALER THIS PAST MONDAY AUGUST 17TH. WE DO NOT FEEL SAFE

NHTSA ID
10749403
Incident
Aug 1, 2014
Mileage
35,000 mi
BrakesSuspension
Filed Apr 21, 2015

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 HYUNDAI GENESIS. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE SHOOK VIOLENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES FOR THE FAILURE. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRONT ROTORS BENDED AND CAUSED THE FRONT SUSPENSION TO FRACTURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 7,200.

NHTSA ID
10711988
Incident
Jun 11, 2013
Mileage
7,200 mi
Brakes
Filed Feb 27, 2015
Fire reported

VEHICLE BECAME STUCK IN SNOW. AFTER DISENGAGING THE TRACTION CONTROL TO ALLOW VEHICLE TO GET UNSTUCK AS RECOMMENDED BY OWNERS MANUAL AND ATTEMPTING TO GET THE VEHICLE UNSTUCK WITH MILD ACCELERATION, REAR ROTORS BECAME SO HOT THEY WERE GLOWING ORANGE AND ON FIRE! HYUNDAI INITIALLY DENIED PLATINUM WARRANTY CLAIM AS "ABUSE AND WEATHER". ATTEMPTING TO WORK RESOLUTION WITH THEM TO FIX MY VEHICLE WHICH SUSTAINED APPROXIMATELY $3000 IN DAMAGE TO REAR BRAKE SYSTEM FROM FIRE. *TR

NHTSA ID
10691051
Incident
Feb 1, 2015
Mileage
29,890 mi
AirbagsBrakesDriver assistance
Filed May 17, 2014
Crash reported1 injury reported

WHILE TRAVELING AT THE POSTED HIGHWAY SPEED I HAD THE CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGED WHEN SUDDENLY THE CAR LURCHED, THEN SURGED. I STARTED/TRIED TO USE THE BRAKES TO SLOW THE CAR. THAT DIDN'T WORK. I TRIED TO DISENGAGE THE CRUISE CONTROL...THAT DIDN'T WORK....CAR KEPT SPEEDING UP TILL I HIT A MASSIVE RV AT 90MPH. I WAS KNOCKED UNCONSCIOUS, TAKEN BY AMBULANCE TO A TRAUMA CENTER, AND LATER LEARNED THAT NONE OF THE MANY AIRBAGS THAT THIS CAR HAD DID NOT DEPLOY. I AM TRULY BLESSED HAVING SURVIVED THIS ACCIDENT. THERE NEEDS TO BE BETTER VEHICLES WITH BETTER WORKING SYSTEMS TO PROTECT US. I WILL NOT RENT ANOTHER HYUNDAI EVER AGAIN!! *JS

NHTSA ID
10592196
Incident
Jul 7, 2013
AirbagsBrakes
Filed May 4, 2014
Crash reported1 injury reported

TRAVEL ON COUNTY ROAD LOST CONTROL OF THE CAR HIT THE BRAKES AND CAR WOULD NOT STOP CRASHED INTO A FENCE AND HAD DAMAGE ON FRONT AND BOTH SIDE OF THE CAR AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CAR WAS CONSIDERED A TOTAL LOST BY THE INSURANCE COMPANY BUT I WOULD LIKE AN INVESTIGATION ABOUT THE AIRBAGS. *TR

NHTSA ID
10586449
Incident
Apr 26, 2013
Mileage
38,000 mi
Brakes
Filed Apr 11, 2014
Crash reported

THIS HAPPENED TO ME SEVERAL TIMES BUT THE LAST TIME KILLED THE CAR. I WAS TAPPED ON THE REAR BUMPER GETTING ON THE FREEWAY AND WAS IN A FULL COUNTER LOCK SLIDE AND THE ABS DID NOT STOP THE CAR. INSTEAD OF STOPPING ON THE SHOULDER OF THE FREEWAY THE CAR SHOT AROUND AND LAUNCHED ME INTO TRAFFIC. I WAS MASHING ON THE BRAKES AS HARD AS I COULD BUT THE CAR WOULD NOT STOP OR SLOW DOWN. I WAS HIT BY A BMW AND THE CAR WAS TOTALED. I?M LUCKY TO BE ALIVE. THE ABS NEEDS TO BE RECALIBRATED OR REPAIRED TO PREVENT THIS FROM HAPPENING TO OTHERS. *JS

NHTSA ID
10579103
Incident
Dec 29, 2013
Mileage
11,528 mi
BrakesTires & wheels
Filed Apr 5, 2014
Fire reported

FROM DRIVING THROUGH SNOW (WITH NEWER TIRES), THE WHEELS BECAME HOT ENOUGH TO BE LITERALLY ON FIRE AND GLOWING RED. DEALER SAYS THE E.T.C. MALFUNCTIONED BUT HYUNDAI REFUSES RESPONSIBILITY. *TR

NHTSA ID
10577533
Incident
Apr 1, 2014
Mileage
24,000 mi
BrakesDriver assistance
Filed Feb 13, 2014

THE VEHICLE SETS BRAKES WHEN I ACCELERATE AND BRINGS MY CAR TO A STOP. IT WILL NOT RELEASE THE BRAKES. WHEN THE VEHICLE COMES TO A STOP THE VEHICLE WON'T MOVE. YESTERDAY IT OCCURRED TWICE AND THE SECOND TIME A FEMALE CONTACT HER HUSBAND AND HE TOLD HER TO HAVE ME PUMP THE BRAKES TO SEE IF THEY RELEASE. THE BRAKES RELEASED. THE TRACTION CONTROL ON THE DASH FIGURE CAME ON AND WOULD NOT CLEAR. I BELIEVE IT HAS BE SOMETHING WRONG WITH THAT FEATURE ON THE VEHICLE. A VERY DANGEROUS FAULT. *TR

NHTSA ID
10564167
Incident
Feb 12, 2014
Mileage
1,500 mi
Brakes
Filed Sep 12, 2013
Crash reported

I WAS STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT IN THE LEFT TURN LANE. ALL OF A SUDDEN I WAS ROLLING FORWARD WHILE MY FOOT WAS FIRM ON THE BRAKE. I WAS ABLE TO PRESS THE BRAKE EVEN FURTHER, BUT I KEPT ROLLING FORWARD UNTIL I CRASHED INTO THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. THANKFULLY, IT WAS A VERY STURDY TRUCK WITH A TRAILER HITCH. I HAVE DAMAGE TO MY GRILL WHERE THE HITCH HIT MY CAR. THE BRAKE PRESSED TO THE FLOOR AND DID NOT STOP MY CAR FROM ROLLING FORWARD. I WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE CAR TO THE CLOSEST PARKING LOT IN THAT INTERSECTION. I WAITED FOR A TOW TO THE DEALERSHIP. THE BRAKES SEEMED TO WORK FINE AGAIN; THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT TOLD ME THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH MY CAR OR ITS BRAKES. I LEFT THE CAR WITH THE MECHANIC TO DRIVE HOME AND CONTINUE TO TEST IT TO REENACT THE PROBLEM. WHEN I GOOGLED "HYUNDAI GENESIS BRAKE FAILURE", THERE WERE A FEW OTHER INSTANCES OF THIS ISSUE. I AM SO SCARED TO DRIVE MY CAR AGAIN. *TR

NHTSA ID
10543383
Incident
Sep 12, 2013
Mileage
31,178 mi
AirbagsBrakesDriver assistance
Filed Jul 15, 2013
Crash reported

I HAD 2 ACCIDENTS ON 7/7/2013. ONE LOW SPEED REAR END COLLISION WITH A MINI-VAN. THE OTHER WAS A HIGH SPEED REAR END COLLISION WITH LARGE RV. BOTH TIMES I HAD THE CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGED, AND COULD NOT STOP THE VEHICLE USING THE CAR'S BRAKE PEDAL SYSTEM. I WAS EVENTUALLY TAKEN TO AN ER, THEN ADMITTED TO AN ICU WARD. I SUSTAINED A CONCUSSION, BRUISES, AND ABRASIONS. MOST OF WHAT HAPPENED IN THE HIGH SPEED COLLISION ARE OF TEMPORARY MOMENTS OF MEMORIES DUE TO THE CONCUSSION AND LOSS OF CONSCIOUSNESS. I AM QUITE UPSET TO HAVE GONE THROUGH THESE ACCIDENTS WITH A NEW 2013 HYUNDAI GENESIS THAT WAS RENTED FROM ENTERPRISE RENTAL CAR FROM LOGAN AIRPORT IN BOSTON MASS. THERE WAS NO AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT IN EITHER ACCIDENT. CAR WAS TOWED AWAY AND DO NOT CURRENTLY KNOW THE VIN OF THE VEHICLE THAT I AM REPORTING. *TR

NHTSA ID
10524854
Incident
Jul 7, 2013

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