Engine
3.8L 6-cyl
How to read this file. Complaint records are unverified owner submissions to the federal safety agency. Counts are raw, not adjusted for sales volume or vehicle age. Recall campaigns apply to the model; only a VIN check shows whether this car is affected or repaired. Parts shown are named by an editorial note or listed as a search directory; none is a diagnosis. Full methodology.
Fault profile
Complaint-component records on this vehicle, grouped by family. A complaint naming two systems counts once in each.
Complaints are owner-reported and not verified by the agency.
When it fails
The timing of this vehicle's reported failures, from the complaint file itself. A cluster tells you what to expect and when; it is shaped by reporting behavior as well as by the vehicle.
Vehicle age when the failure occurred
Years between the model year and the owner's reported failure date. Based on 235 of 235 complaints with a usable failure date.
Odometer when the failure occurred
Owner-reported mileage at failure, in 20,000-mile bands. Based on 201 of 235 complaints reporting a plausible odometer (500 to 500,000 miles; unverified).
Known issues
The component families with the most complaint records against this vehicle. Counts, crash and fire figures belong to the whole family, not to any single named issue. Parts listed are related system parts, not a diagnosis.
Brakes
130 complaint records7 crash reports
"BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR WHEN APPROACHING AN INTERSECTION. VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO STOP IMMEDIATELY. LOSS OF BRAKING. *TR..."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse brakes parts in the directory →
Electrical system
29 complaint records2 fire reports
"Car randomly turns off while driving. Sometimes my car will go off. Most of the time it turns back on but that is dangerous...."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse electrical system parts in the directory →
Lighting
25 complaint records1 fire report
"THE BRAKE LIGHTS REPEATEDLY DO NOT WORK AND THERE IS NO WARNING TO DRIVER ON DASH BOARD. THIS HAS NOW OCCURRED THREE TIME: NOVEMBER 8, 2011 APRIL 20, 2013 JUNE 16, 2014. *TR..."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse lighting parts in the directory →
Federal defect investigations
Formal investigations opened by the federal safety agency into this vehicle. An investigation is the step between a complaint pattern and a recall; not every one results in one.
| Investigation | Status | Component | Subject |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE13033 opened Oct 2013 | closed Apr 2014 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Brake hydraulic control module failure - led to recall 13V489000 On October 28, 2013, Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) submitted a Defect Information Report (DIR) to NHTSA describing a safety defect in the braking system of approximately 43,500 model year (MY) 2009 through 2012 Hyundai Genesis sedans (NHTSA Recall No. |
Recall campaigns
Safety-recall remedies are normally provided at no charge. Under US federal law the mandatory free remedy applies when the vehicle was no more than 15 years old at the time the defect was determined; manufacturers often cover older vehicles voluntarily. Canadian rules differ. Confirm eligibility with the manufacturer using the VIN. Each campaign number links to the federal record.
| Campaign | Component | Summary | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14V713000 | Exterior Lighting | Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2009-2011 Hyundai Genesis vehicles manufactured April 30, 2008, to November 21, 2010, and 2011 Hyundai Equus vehicles manufactured July 31, 2010, to November 21,... | Normally free |
| 13V489000 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Hyundai is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 Genesis vehicles manufactured April 30, 2008, through March 28, 2012. | Normally free |
| 13V113000 | Exterior Lighting | Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2006-2009 Accent, model year 2007-2011 Azera, Sonata and Sante Fe,2006-2011 Tucson, 2009-2011 Elantra Touring, 2007-2010 Elantra, 2008-2011 Veracruz,... | Normally free |
Transport Canada recalls
Recalls issued under Canadian law for this model year, from Transport Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database. Matched by model name, so a Canadian-market variant may appear here that was sold under another name in the US. Units are Canadian vehicles affected.
| Recall | System | Units (CA) | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023125 2023-03-08 | Brakes | 404,543 | Issue: Hyundai is conducting a special service campaign that provides anti-corrosion treatment to certain underbody components. Over time, components under the vehicle, including brake lines could corrode. |
| 2014558 2014-12-10 | Brakes | 2,478 | On certain vehicles, a diode in the stop lamp circuit could fail, which could result in the brake lights failing to illuminate when the brake pedal is depressed, increasing the risk of a crash causing property damage and/or personal... |
| 2013376 2013-10-30 | Brakes | 3,149 | On certain vehicles, corrosion could occur in the brake system Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit. Over time, this could affect the control unit's operation, causing a low/soft brake pedal and reduced braking effectiveness. |
| 2013325 2013-09-25 | Electrical | 110,104 | On certain vehicles, the stop lamp switch may fail and cause intermittent operation of the brake lights. Failure of the brake lights to illuminate when the brake pedal is depressed could result in a crash causing property damage and/or... |
Service bulletins and warranty extensions
Manufacturer communications to dealers on file with the federal agency: repair instructions, service campaigns, and warranty extensions. A warranty extension means the manufacturer may pay for a repair the recall table does not cover.
| Bulletin | Type | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| DTN DCS Apr 2026 | 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. | |
| DTN DL Apr 2026 | 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). | |
| 25-BD-012H TSB Nov 2025 | 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. | |
| 24-AT-002H Apr 2024 | Power Train | This TSB provides a procedure to diagnose and replace, if necessary, an automatic transmission with Incorrect Ratio DTC (transmission clutch slip in gear above limit) listed on Page 2. | |
| 24-BD-001H Feb 2024 | Visibility | 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... |
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| Bulletin | Type | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24-FL-001G Feb 2024 | Fuel System | 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. | |
| 23-EM-005H Oct 2023 | Engine And Engine Cooling | This bulletin provides important checkpoint guidelines when performing engine oil and filter change services. | |
| 23-BD-007H Apr 2023 | Structure | Hyundai applies a Paint Protection Film (PPF) on new vehicles before delivery to dealerships. It provides a barrier between the paint and contaminants, such as rail dust, acid rain, and industrial fallout. In rare cases, the paint can become clouded under the PPF. | |
| 23-01-034H Apr 2023 | Structure | In some areas, a vehicleâs underbody may exhibit corrosion due to road salt usage. As a preventative measure, cavity wax coating is applied to the internal surfaces of underbody components, and an undercoating spray is applied to the bottom exterior surfaces of specified... | |
| 23-BD-002H Jan 2023 | Visibility | 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. | |
| 22-EM-010H Jul 2022 | Engine And Engine Cooling | Follow the guidelines outlined in this bulletin to inspect and clean or replace certain components of the engine intake system accordingly during engine short block or sub-assembly replacement. | |
| 22-GI-006H Jul 2022 | Tires | Effective June 2, 2008, Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 110 (FMVSS 110) established a threshold for correcting load carrying capacity information indicated on tire placards when vehicle weight has been increased before retail sale. | |
| 22-GI-006G Jul 2022 | Equipment | Effective June 2, 2008, Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 110 (FMVSS 110) sets a threshold for correcting load capacity information indicated on tire placards when the vehicle weight has been increased before retail sale. | |
| 22-BR-001H-1 May 2022 | Service Brakes | The warranty coverage for the hydraulic electronic control unit (HECU) for certain Genesis (BH) and Equus (VI) vehicles for repairs and replacement has been extended to 15 years with unlimited miles from the date of original retail delivery or date of first use, and is valid for... | |
| TXXP DBP May 2022 | Service Brakes | The warranty coverage for the hydraulic electronic control unit (HECU) for certain 2009-12 Genesis (BH) and 2011-12 Equus (VI) vehicles for repairs and replacement has been extended to 15 years with unlimited miles from the date of original retail delivery or date of first use... | |
| 22-BR-001H Mar 2022 | Engine And Engine Cooling | The warranty coverage for the hydraulic electronic control unit (HECU) for certain Genesis (BH) and Equus (VI) vehicles for repairs and replacement has been extended to 15 years with unlimited miles from the date of original retail delivery or date of first use, and is valid for... | |
| 22-01-013H Feb 2022 | Service Brakes | The brake fluid specifications labeled on the master cylinder reservoir cap and in the vehicle ownerâs manual require revision to indicate DOT 4 brake fluid only. | |
| 21-BE-003H-1 May 2021 | Steering | The warranty coverage for the clock spring has been extended to 15 years with unlimited mileage from the date of original retail delivery or date of first use, whichever occurs first. This warranty coverage applies to both the original and subsequent owners. | |
| 21-EM-004H Mar 2021 | Engine And Engine Cooling | This bulletin provides the service procedure for engine connecting rod bearing clearance testing. Perform the procedure outlined in this bulletin to fulfill the Bearing Clearance Test inspection requirements to determine next required steps. | |
| 21-BR-002H Mar 2021 | Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | This bulletin provides best practice recommendations when performing brake service procedures. | |
| 21-EM-003H Mar 2021 | Equipment | This bulletin provides the inspection procedure and repair guidelines for certain vehicles listed below. | |
| 20-BR-002H Nov 2020 | Service Brakes | This bulletin describes the procedure to inspect and identify fluid which may appear around the brake caliper area. | |
| 20-SS-004H Nov 2020 | Tires | This bulletin provides tire vibration service procedures, including how to optimize vehicle vibration performance. For all wheel/tire balance claims, the âTire Balance Data Sheetâ must be fully completed including imbalance and Road Force Variation (RFV) data. | |
| 20-BD-014H Jul 2020 | Exterior Lighting | This bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to moisture accumulation in the headlamp, rear combination lamp, daytime running lamp (DRL), or fog lamp. The TSB illustrates the various causes of condensation inside the lamp assembly. | |
| 20-SS-002H(1) May 2020 | Tires | This bulletin provides information on tire maintenance best practices and procedures for dealers and customers to maximize tire life and performance. | |
| 20-BD-007H-1 May 2020 | Equipment | This bulletin describes the general guidelines to help disinfect and protect vehicle exterior/interior surfaces using recommended safe chemical products. | |
| 20-EE-003H Apr 2020 | Equipment | This bulletin provides information on identifying dealer stock vehicles with either: ⢠A Battery SOC alert - low Battery State of Charge (SOC) at or below 50%. ⢠A 30 Day alert - vehicle has not started and reported an SOC in 30 days. | |
| 20-AT-016H Apr 2020 | Power Train | The automatic transmission warranty repair policy authorizes in-dealership repairs of the following components for both OEM (new) and remanufactured automatic transmissions: | |
| 20-BD-007H Mar 2020 | Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | This bulletin describes the general guidelines to disinfect and protect vehicle interior surfaces using certain safe chemical products. | |
| 20-SS-001H Feb 2020 | Suspension | This bulletin describes the requirements for all wheel alignment and/or vehicle tracking claims and best practices when diagnosing and conducting alignment-related repairs for all models and model years. | |
| 20-BE-001H Jan 2020 | Electrical System | This bulletin provides guidelines to inspect the USB, head unit, and multi-box for common connection conditions. 2. This bulletin presents guidelines to inspect for common Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connection conditions. 3. | |
| 19-BE-011H-1 Nov 2019 | Lane Departure | The Blind Spot Detection (BSD) or Blind-Spot Collision Warning (BCW) is a system that measures the speed of and distance from the following vehicles by using two magnetic wave radar sensors attached in the rear bumper. | |
| 19-GI-006H Oct 2019 | Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | This bulletin provides instruction detailing the proper methodology for scanning and uploading captured GDS data files to the Techline Repository. Compliance with this bulletin ensures that the GDS data files are correctly transferred and matched with a Techline Case number. | |
| 19-FL-003H Apr 2019 | Power Train | This bulletin provides the procedure to write the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) during the replacement of the Engine Control Module (ECM) or Powertrain Control Module (PCM). Once the VIN has been programmed to the ECM/PCM, it cannot be removed or overwritten. | |
| 5NP-E3P6N-01 Dec 2017 | Seat Belts | Hyundai Motor America is conducting a Service Campaign to install warning labels on the driver's and/or passenger's seat belt assemblies on 2009-14 Model Year Genesis sedan and 2011-16 Equus vehicles. | |
| 5NP-T4G7K-01 Dec 2017 | Seat Belts | The front seat belt assembly incorporates a seat belt anchor pretensioner fastened to the vehicle's front seat frame. During vehicle assembly, the anchor pretensioner is fastened to the front seat frame prior to being connected to the seat belt linkage. | |
| 5NP-B6E2P-10 Aug 2016 | Power Train | "THE PCM OR TCM CONTAINS LOGIC TO ADJUST SOLENOID DUTY AND LINE PRESSURE AS NEEDED TO COMPENSATE FOR NORMAL CLUTCH WEAR OVER THE LIFE OF THE TRANSAXLE. THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES THE PROCEDURES NECESSARY TO RESET (ERASE) AND RELEARN THE PCM/TCM ADAPTIVE VALUES. | |
| 5NP-H9U9W-09 May 2016 | Visibility | "HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA IS ANNOUNCING A WARRANTY EXTENSION FOR THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR ON THE SUBJECT VEHICLES TO 10 YEARS FROM THE DATE OF ORIGINAL DELIVERY OR THE DATE OF FIRST USE, OR 100,000 MILES, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST. | |
| 15-01-005 Jan 2015 | Structure | HYUNDAI MODELS :SONATA, ELANTRA , GENESIS & GENESIS COUPE: ON CERTAIN VEHICLES THE INTERIOR CHROME PLATED DOOR HANDLES MAY WEAR DUE TO CONSISTENT USE. *LJ | |
| 14-BD-002 Mar 2014 | Latches/Locks/Linkages | SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. | |
| 13-01-052 Feb 2014 | Service Brakes | SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. | |
| 13-01-052 Dec 2013 | Equipment | SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. | |
| 13-01-006-2 Oct 2013 | Electrical System | SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. | |
| 13-FL-009 Oct 2013 | Equipment | SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. | |
| 13-HA-002-1 Sep 2013 | Equipment | SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. | |
| TSB-13-01-006-1 May 2013 | Service Brakes | HYUNDAI: ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE BRAKE FLUID NEEDS REPLACING AND INFORMATION PROCEDURE HAS BEEN PROVIDED. MODELS 2010-2012 VI EQUUS, 2008-2012 BH GENESIS. *PE UPDATED 9/20/13. *PE | |
| 13-HA-002 Apr 2013 | Equipment | SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. | |
| 13-01-006 Mar 2013 | Equipment | SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. | |
| TSB-13-01-014 Mar 2013 | Electrical System | HYUNDAI: ON CERTAIN MODEL VEHICLES, AN UPDATE IS REQUIRED ON THE ECM SOFTWARE AND PROCEDURAL INFORMATION IS BEING PROVIDED. MODELS UP TO 2013 GENESIS. *PE | |
| 13-BE-002 Feb 2013 | Steering | SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. | |
| 12-01-001 Jan 2012 | Steering | STEERING COLUMN TILT AND TELESOPE SWITCH REMOVAL AND UNIT REPLACEMENT. *KB | |
| 11-BE-003 Jan 2011 | Steering | HYUNDAI: STEERING WHEEL POWER TILT REPAIR PROCEDURE. 2009-2011 GENESIS. *RM | |
| SB-10-FL-015 Nov 2010 | Electrical System | HYUNDAI: SOME VEHICLES REQUIRE A SOFTWARE UPDATE. THERE IS A MALFUNCTION LIGHT LIT WITH TROUBLE CODES FOR A MISFIRE OR EVAPORATION SYSTEM LEAK. *RM | |
| SB-10-AT-009-1 Nov 2010 | Power Train | HYUNDAI: ESC OFF LIGHT IS ON WITH TWO POSSIBLE FAULT CODES. THERE IS ALSO A HARSH SHIFT OUT OF PARK OR NO SHIFT OUT OF PARK. *RM | |
| TSB-10-FL-010 Aug 2010 | Engine And Engine Cooling | HYUNDAI: DTC P2135/P0638 OR COLD ENGINE RPM FLUCTUATION; TPS REPLACEMENT AND ECM UPDATE. SOME 2.7L, 3.3L OR 3.8L ENGINES IN MODELS IDENTIFIED IN THE APPLICABILITY LIST MAY EXPERIENCE ONE OR MORE OF THE CONDITIONS LISTED. *PE | |
| TSB-10-01-025 Jun 2010 | Electrical System | HYUNDAI: ECM UPDATE-MIL ON WITH DTC P0456. SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATION FOR DTC P0456 (EVAPORATIVE EMISSION SYSTEM-VERY SMALL LEAK DETECTED). *PE | |
| TSB-10-GI-001 Apr 2010 | Equipment | HYUNDAI: LABEL REQUIREMENTS FOR VEHICLE LOADING TO COMPLY WITH FMVSS 110. EFFECTIVE 6/2/08, FMVSS 110 (FMVSS 110) SETS A THRESHOLD FOR CORRECTING LOAD CAPACITY INFORMATION INDICATED ON TIRE PLACARDS WHEN VEHICLE WEIGHT HAS BEEN INCREASED BEFORE RETAIL SALE. | |
| TSB-10-BE-001 Feb 2010 | Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | HYUNDAI: ADAPTIVE FRONT LIGHTING SYSTEM (AFLS) DTC B2326. VEHICLE'S WARNING LIGHT FLASHES WITH DTC B2326 DETECTED, REPLACE THE AFLS ECU AS DESCRIBED. MODEL GENESIS. *PE | |
| TSB-09-01-034-2 Dec 2009 | Equipment | HYUNDAI: SOME VEHICLES CENTER CONSOLE ARMREST LIDS MAY NOT LATCH. REPLACE THE CENTER CONSOLE ARMREST ASSEMBLY WITH THE NEWLY IMPROVED ONE. *PE UPDATED 9/3/10. *PE | |
| TSB-09-01-037 Dec 2009 | Electrical System | HYUNDAI: AUDIO AND BLUETOOTH SYSTEM UPDATED 2 (SERVICE CAMPAIGN TA2) PROVIDES THE PROCEDURE FOR UPDATING THE BLUETOOTH SOFTWARE OF VEHICLES. *PE |
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Before you buy this vehicle
A test-drive checklist generated from this vehicle's own complaint and recall record.
- Brake hard once from speed on an empty road.A pull to one side, a pulsing pedal, a pedal that sinks at a stop, or an ABS light that stays lit are the brake complaints on this vehicle presenting themselves.
- Sit in it with the engine off and test everything that has a switch.Windows, locks, lights, the cluster, the radio. Electrical faults are this vehicle's story and the hardest to see on a drive: an intermittent no-start waits for the second week of ownership. Ask for the battery's age and whether any control module has been replaced.
- Do a full walk-around with every light on.Condensation inside a lens, a dim side, or a flickering tail light match this vehicle's lighting cluster.
- Run the VIN against open recalls before you negotiate.This vehicle has 3 recall campaigns on file. An open recall needs VIN-specific confirmation. Many are quick, no-charge fixes and worth negotiating over; an unresolved do-not-drive advisory, or a remedy the manufacturer has not yet made available, should stop the purchase until it is resolved.
- Ask for the service history in writing, then read it against this page.The complaint families above are where owners of this vehicle report trouble. Repairs in exactly those systems are evidence the car had the problem; no such repairs could mean it never developed it, or that it was never fixed. The test-drive items above are how you tell those apart.
Parts search directory
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