2009 Hyundai Genesis acceleration problems

Filed Aug 11, 2017 · Acceleration · 59,000 miles · FL

The issue is that this vehicle losses acceleration and cannot be operator corrected while driving. This is a major safety issue

Filed Oct 5, 2015 · Acceleration · 59,000 miles · RI

I was driving from rhode island to north carolina and when I was driving west across the tappan zee bridge near new york city and had gotten to the other side of the bridge, I lost throttle response. The car began to slow down in heavy traffic and I had to cross three lanes to get to the right hand lane. The check engine light was on steady at this point. By the time I reached the right hand lane, the car was going only about 35 MPH and I was very lucky that I was not hit by other vehicles on the bridge, who were dodging me at high speed on both sides. . This was a very scary situation and could easily have resulted in fatalities. Fortunately, there was an exit on the other side of the bridge and I managed to get off i287 and find a place to stop. I checked the internet and found reports that other people had experienced similar events and that the car returned to normal after turning off the engine and restarting it. My wife, who was with me, recalled that something similar happened to her 2004 hyundai santa fe several years ago when it was driven locally by one of my sons. So after about 20 minutes, I restarted the car and found that throttle control had returned and we continued on our way. After stopping to eat later in the day, and returning to the car, the check engine light had gone off and has been off ever since. I managed to return to rhode island yesterday without any further problems, but am now afraid that this might happen again and that I will not be so lucky the next time. I have not had time yet to have the dealer check out the car, but plan to do so as soon as possible. This is clearly a serious safety issue and I am surprised that there has not been a recall to fix this problem, especially considering that it appears to be something that has been happening to hyundai cars, (and possibly others), for some time now.

Filed Dec 20, 2014 · Acceleration, Airbags · 29,000 miles · FL · crash

"I was subjected to a sudden acceleration last night while driving my 2009 hyundai genesis 4.6. I left a full stop and sighted another car speeding toward a stop sign coming from my left. To avoid being broadsided I swerved to avoid and my accelerator jammed. I sped across the street and into a landscaped area. I hit a tree at that point which brought my vehicle to a stop. The driver side air bag deployed and I was wearing a seat belt. I sustained some impact injuries that appear to be of a minor nature. A lake was located just beyond the tree and I deliberately selected the medium size tree as a target. I was fortunate. I sustained a back injury some years ago and drive with two feet - one for the accelerator and one for the brake. There was therefore no chance that my foot slipped from one pedal to the other. Ref: hyundai genesis 4.6 2009.

Filed Nov 18, 2014 · Acceleration, Brakes · 80,000 miles · FL · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 hyundai genesis. While attempting to stop for a traffic light, the vehicle accelerated independently. As a result, the vehicle crashed into the rear end of another vehicle. No injuries were reported and a police report was filed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician replenished the brake fluid and was unable to diagnose the failure. The failure recurred on three different occasions, all involving a crash without injuries. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 80,000.

Filed May 23, 2014 · Acceleration, Airbags · 72,000 miles · NC

This has been an ongoing issue, I have filed at least 4 complaints concerning a "soft pedal " issue. The dealer has inspected my vehicle recently as well as hyundai america and I am still awaiting a response as to what was found. The vehicle was inspected on 1/22/2014. Note on service invoice states " dpsm has been out to drive and inspect vehicle. No person from parkway hyundai can give any further information. This is a matter for hyundai motor america." it has been 5 months since the inspection and hma has still not contacted me. I don't know what is going on with this website but it nolonger shows the genesis under hyundai if searching for complaints,recalls or investigation. As we approach this holiday period I hope that there are no serious accidents as a result of the "soft pedal" issue as well as a read collision at low speed that triggers the head seat restraint to deploy and throws both front seat passengers forward and the seat belts won't deploy at this low speed. Just another complaint that hasn't been address. Is the federal safety agency overloaded with all the recalls from indication over the years. Gm as an example.

Filed Jun 10, 2013 · Acceleration, Driver assistance · 85,100 miles · VA

While driving at 65 MPH in 4 lane I-95 rush hour traffic, the check engine light and the ESC light both came on and the car would not accelerate. Pressing on the gas pedal had no effect. I turned on flashers and drifted my way through 3 lanes and pulled over and restarted the car. The check engine light came on but not the ESC light. The car ran a bit rough with the check engine light on. The exact same thing happened the next day. I took the car to the dealer, and they replaced the throttle position sensor. Based on owner reports at the genesis owners web site, this has happened to many owners of 2009 v6 hyundai genesis. This is very dangerous, and the car should be recalled to fix this potential deadly situation. If I had been driving in the left lane of a highway, a serious accident with potential deaths could have happened. I had to pay 325 dollars to have this issue fixed since it has not been recalled. Please work with hyundai to ensure this major safety issue is recalled urgently.

Filed Jun 27, 2012 · Acceleration · 62,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 hyundai genesis. While driving approximately 70 MPH the vehicle suddenly decelerated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for diagnostic testing and the technician stated the throttle control had to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 62,000.

Filed Jun 26, 2012 · Acceleration, Electrical · 70,000 miles · CA

Driving on the freeway and the throttle just cuts off, no throttle power. Car is still running. Quickly had to pull over on to the side of the road and had to shut car off and then restarted it. It worked but it continues to happen. It happened seven times in one day, with my child in the car. At one point there wasn't a shoulder to pull over to I had to stop in the middle of the freeway. Hyundai has no recall for this issue. I find that strange since this could be a serious issue. The ESC and check engine light comes on.

Filed Jun 19, 2012 · Acceleration · 15,000 miles · VA

Tl* the contacts owns a 2009 hyundai genesis. The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who inspected vehicle and determined that the failure was caused by a faulty throttle position sensor. The vehicle was repaired by replacing the throttle position sensor. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and a claim was filed with the manufacturer. The approximate current and failure mileage was 15,000. Updated 7/23/12

Filed May 24, 2011 · Acceleration, Driver assistance · 16,037 miles · GA

While driving at 65 MPH, the check engine light and the ESC light both came on and the car would not accelerate. Pressing on the gas pedal had no effect. I pulled over and restarted the car. The check engine light came on but not the ESC light. The car ran a bit rough with the check engine light on. The exact same thing happened the next day. I took the car to the dealer, and they replaced the throttle position sensor. Based on owner reports at the genesis owners web site, this has happened to many owners of 2009 v6 hyundai genesis. This is very dangerous, and the car should be recalled to fix this potential deadly situation. If I had been driving in the left lane of a highway, a serious accident with potential deaths could have happened.