2009 Hyundai Genesis: ABS light or ABS activating

Filed Oct 7, 2020 · 116,000 miles · ID

A little over a year ago the brakes on my 2009 hyundai genesis completely failed and the pedal went to the floor while attempting to exit the freeway. I was able to avoid a collision with another vehicle and got the car to a complete stop. The brake pedal eventually regained pressure and began functioning again. Over the next 5-6 months the brakes progressively got worse each time I drove the car. I was consistently having to pump the pedal and needed to keep giving myself more and more distance to stop the vehicle. Throughout this period the exterior brake lights and other sensors on the car would stop functioning entirely for periods of time. Those lights and sensors eventually quit and never turned back on. At this point vehicle brakes were getting worse and worse and it had no functioning brake lights so I took it to the dealer that I originally purchased the car from for repairs. The dealer was not associated with the manufacturer and was not able to make repairs to the car but they were able to diagnose what was going on with my vehicle. They documented and described some sort of contamination in the brake fluid that had turned it into a white gooey substance and that fluid caused significant damage and wore completely through the ABS module. Coincidentally that is the exact same description that was given for the recalls in 2013 that were associated with this make and model of car (the federal safety agency campaign 13v489000). The previous owner did have those 2013 recall repairs made at about 60,000 miles but the same issues that caused the first recall are obviously occurring again with the car currently at about 120,000 miles. The manufacturer dealer wants $2500 to replace the ABS module and to reset the computer which is over half of the blue book value. That along with the $1000 already spent to diagnose the problems, the car is now borderline totaled at this point.

Filed Dec 19, 2019 · Brakes · 152,000 miles · OH

Brakes are a continuing problem or better said bad brakes, like sometimes going to the floorboard. The ESC dash light is on and the cruise control doesn't work either. I had completed a recall on the brake fluid,but shortly after that my my petal went to the floor. Being concerned, I replaced the master cylinder, brake rotors, brake lines and pads. Upon bleeding the system, the dealers new brake fluid came out with sludge floating on top of clear fluid. I contacted the dealers general mgr. And complained of a bad drain repair. He asked me to bring my car in and they'll check it again. I showed him the pictures and they denied that it came from my car, but they would fix my car's brakes for $2700.00 with no guarantee that it wouldn't cost more. This was tom ah dealer ship in lima, ohio. I feel that hyundai should be held responsible for these brake problems.I have the fluid saved and pictures also. Upon checking the internet, I have been advised that the ESC and cruise control is wired to the ABS system. I was on interstate 75 and the car just started applying the brakes by themselves. A ratcheting on off effect. I slowed the car down and pulled the car over to the side. I was within sight of my turnoff state rte 274 oh, so I continued on. I went to stop and my petal went to the floor. I was going slow, made my turn and stopped. I got under the hood just to see if something visual was there. I was within 7 miles of my home a straight line, so I went for it. I pressed on the gas and my left front wheel was locked up. I backed up and went forward again, shutting off the car & restarting it. Brake was released, but petal still went to the floor. I drove home 20 MPH, had car towed to dealer for repair. Don't know what they did, but charged $677.00. A couple days later, my petal went to the floor again. Thats when I did the repairs noted above. Still have problems.

Filed May 15, 2019 · Brakes · 155,000 miles · OH

My hyundai dealer called me today may 15, 2019 and said that the estimate to repair my genesis brakes would cost $2770.00 at a minimum, maybe more if the whole system had to be replaced. In other words; (please write a blank check to us.) this is a hyundai problem as a manufacturer. They put dot 3 fluid in the system at birth of the car and it caused corrosion interacting with the zinc plating internally. Proper testing wasn't done prior to assembly signoff. The recall changed the fluid to dot 4 and in my case the fluid was not property drained and changed and my pictures of the fluid prove the separation and crud in the brake system. Many genesis have had this problem and hyundai should be forced to make this repair on the affected cars. What is a bigger safety concern then having your brakes go out when applied. My car won't stop as the brake pedal goes to the floor all the way down.the ABS & ESC lights come on when this happened. The brake fluid was changed in 2014 and again in 2019. A new master cylinder, front brake lines, brake light switch and diode was installed in march 2019. Took it to dealer in april 2019 and they all was ok except ESC light was on. Drove it home and less then 60 miles the brakes petal again went to the floor. Taking it back to dealer in lima, oh on may 15, 2019. I put in a complaint to consumer [email protected], but the girl who returned the call, read from a script and said sorry, your car is out of warranty. Please reference your case number 15737333. This car is unfit to drive and from other postings, it will cost $2500 to repair. The cars value is between $3600/5600 dollars.this is an on going safety problem that hyundai has put off making a proper repair, relying on time and miles to get out of a safety recall. I'm uploading photos of brake fluid taken from my car in march and april 2019.

Filed May 9, 2019 · 155,000 miles · OH

My car won't stop as the brake pedal goes to the floor all the way down.the ABS & ESC lights come on when this happens. The brake fluid was changed in 2014 and again in 2019. A new master cylinder, front brake lines, brake light switch and diode was installed in march 2019. Took it to dealer in april 2019 and they all was ok except ESC light was on. Drove it home and less then 60 miles the brakes petal again went to the floor. Taking it back to dealer in lima, oh on may 15, 2019. I put in a complaint to [email protected], but the girl who returned the call, read from a script and said sorry, your car is out of warranty. Please reference your case number 15737333. This car is unfit to drive and from other postings, it will cost $2500 to repair. The cars value is between $3600/5600 dollars.this is an on going safety problem that hyundai has put off making a proper repair, relying on time and miles to get out of a safety recall. I'm uploading photos of brake fluid taken from my car in march and april 2019

Filed May 22, 2018 · Steering · MD

While driving the 2009 genesis the power stirring pump fails suddenly causing a catastrophic failure and you can stir the car! I've replaced the part twice before in around 90 days and it failed again in less than a year! The part cost &1100 and $2200 total price! This is a documented issue and a factory recall should be forced on hyundai because it's a safety issue! Now hyundai is refusing to replace the parts and stated 'our parts dont go bad!'..... Then the parts manager at pohanka hyundai in capital heights md hung up the phone! Very poor service and the hyundai genesis has systemic problems! Even though I have not had this problem it's also a known defect... The ABS also has catastrophic failures and you have no brakes! I've checked and from 2009 until now (2018) these issues are in every genesis manufactured and they won't properly engineer the parts? So hyundai can build a very nice 'profile' car that we can't stir or stop! I'll never buy another and I'm a retired quality assurace engineer for nasa!

Filed Jan 22, 2018 · VA

Brake pedal depresses all the way to the floor. Replaced brake master cylinder and flushed brake fluid. Brake pedal still depresses to the floor. Car has 46,000 miles on it. Abs censor is faulty. Need new module.

Filed Mar 23, 2017 · 110,090 miles · GA

On two separate occasions, the brake pedal went all the way to the floor. The first time this happened, the car had been sitting all night and it immediately malfunctioned when I started it. After driving a short distance, turning the car off, and restarting it-the brakes worked. My husband took the car to an independent mechanic who could find nothing wrong. The second time this happened, someone pulled out in front of me and I had to hit the brakes. The ABS engaged and I did get the car to stop, but the brake pedal went to the floor again. After pumping the brake, it worked again but the brakes still seem soft. I have scheduled a visit with the hyundai dealership in 2 days. There are no warnings before this happens and it seems like a terrible safety issue. After reading all the other complaints, I don't understand why hyundai has not done more with this issue.

Filed Jul 6, 2016 · Brakes, Driver assistance · CA

I own a 2009 hyundai genesis clearly affected by the recall on brake fluid that affects the brake module. My car has been deemed too dangerous to drive, but was never included in the recall efforts according to my service advisor. I being asked to pay an exorbitant amount to replace the ABS module. My advisor has informed me that my VIN # is not included in the recall efforts. So, it appears that although I own a 2009 which is a year that is affected with this problem....my safety does not matter for some reason. My car is experiencing the same issues and will probably create an accident if it is driven. My car should also be included and I do not understand why it is not. The brakes can be depressed all the way to floor board and the car will still begin to roll forward. It will not stop completely! This has been an ongoing issue for a months now and the dealer is telling me my car is not covered by this recall! I am putting today's date, but it has been months now and my safety should be considered as well before something terrible happens.

Filed May 27, 2016 · Brakes · 39,305 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 hyundai genesis. While driving and attempting to stop the vehicle, the brake pedal traveled to the floorboard. The brakes had to be pumped in order to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing and it was determined that the brakes were fine. The contact stated that the brake failure recurred the very next day. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the master cylinder failed and the ABS hydraulic unit needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 39,305.

Filed Dec 23, 2015 · Brakes · 65,000 miles · OH

2009 hyundai genesis, in motion street and highway. Total brake failure. No warning, no dashboard light warning. Columbia hyundai advised that the brake failure is due to failure of the ABS control box. In other words total, un-announced failure of anti skid control box caused a complete brake system failure in this car.

Filed Dec 18, 2015 · Brakes · 36,269 miles · NJ

When attempting to stop the vehicle the brakes went low to the floor. Took to dealership said that the ABS system needed to be replaced. This is a known issue with the 2009 genesis but since they had checked it in 2014 it would not be an issue for us. This was not true and others may have the problem if the ABS system is not replaced.

Filed Sep 10, 2015 · Brakes · 49,179 miles · NJ

On 5/11/15 the brakes on my 2010 hyundai genesis failed and the car would not stop as the brake pedal sank to the floor. On 5/12/15 I brought my car into global auto mall and drove very slowly to the dealer, pumping the brakes at every stop along the way to get the car to stop. Global auto mall diagnosed the problem and replaced the master brake cylinder assembly under warranty. My car had 45,381 miles on it at the time. On 8/29/15 the brakes on my 2010 hyundai genesis failed again and the car would not stop as the brake pedal sank to the floor. On 8/31/15 I brought my car into global auto mall driving very slowly to the dealer, pumping the brakes at every stop along the way to get the car to stop. My car had 49,179 miles on it at the time. Global auto mall has stated that after running diagnostics on the car they did not find any problems and now the brakes are working fine. A recall on the braking fluid that caused corrosion on the ABS module was performed on my car already, but there is no way for the technician to actually check for corrosion inside the ABS assembly. I do not feel that the car is safe to drive and the brakes are going to fail again, as nothing was repaired on my vehicle.