2009 Hyundai Genesis: soft or spongy brake pedal

Filed Oct 29, 2019 · Brakes · 130,000 miles · CA

Spongy brake, pedal sink to the floor.

Filed Dec 15, 2014 · Brakes · 63,000 miles · TX

The brake pedal, when applied, traveled well beyond the normal point of stopping, almost to the floor. Braking effectiveness and results were greatly diminished and the pedal was extremely "spongy"/not firm as normal. In an emergency stopping situation, the car simply could not have stopped in time to avoid collision. This was not an intermittent occurrence. Once the symptom manifested itself, it has done do consistently. The car has been delivered to the humble tx hyundai dealership which has identified the hecu component as the problem, and not the master cylinder. Unfortunately the service writer has not recognized the recall action required for this component.

Filed Jun 5, 2014 · Brakes · 66,500 miles · MD

Brakes went to the floor, upon trying to stop for a traffic light..... Pumped brakes over and over, still no resistance in the brake pedal. Began to prepare to downshift the a/t and start evasive maneuvers so I didn't jeopardize other near by drivers (and myself). As I prepared myself for an accident, the brake pedal become "spongy" and after pumping it a couple more times.... It finally began to work. I was beside myself! As a retired md state trooper, I knew how to stop the vehicle; however I couldn't believe the car I loved was failing me! At the next intersection, I pulled over, allowed the car to cool down and check fluid levels (everything was within normal limits) and there were no visible leaks under the vehicle or on the ground. On 10-18-2013....my vehicle was taken to hyundai and hyundai replaced my brake fluid, even though it wasn't necessary I had the front brake pads replaced, and the 60k mile service completed. At this time, there was no recall on this hyundai brake issue. It is now june 2014 (mileage is now 74k) and my brake pedal is becoming spongy again and my stopping distance is becoming longer........I'm afraid my brakes are going to fail me again!!! I hope that doesn't happen with the children on board! I have maintained this vehicle meticulously and serviced it at every hyundai required interval. This vehicle has never been involved in an accident and has been garage kept. I'm very disappointed that this brake issue has seriously depreciated the value of my 2009 hyundai genesis!

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 Mar 18, 2014 · Electrical · 70,000 miles · NC

I have filed two other complaints on this issue ( 10548785 & 10558354 ) and had hyundai address it without any satisfactory resolution. The latest response by hyundai was to inspected the vehicle which was done on 1/23/2014 . At that time, I was told that hyundai would contact me on the found results of this "inspection". Well here it is 2 mos later and I have not received any response from the person doing the inspection or from hyundai. I recently contact hyundai concerning this lack of response and was told that there wasn't a problem and that the vehicle issue is "normal " for the vehicle. I requested a letter from hyundai stating specifically that" this soft pedal condition is a normal operating condition for the genesis and that it is safe". I have not heard back from hyundai to date. My concern is that hyundai is stonewalling this issue just like gm has done with the issue of the faulty ignition that was known to be a problem years ago and is now coming to light. Where has the federal safety agency been for all these years? What is the status of the investigation by the federal safety agency concerning the soft pedal problem with the genesis? I will keep this as an open issue until the investigation is complete; let's hope it isn't buried in the federal safety agency files for years like in the case of the gm issue with the faulty ignition switch. These investigations should be completed in 90 days or less.

Filed Mar 13, 2014 · Brakes · 76,000 miles · GA

The brakes became spongy, increased travel, and lost stopping power. I had to press the pedal all the way to the floor to avoid an accident. I have had the brake fluid replaced, but suspect that this is due to corrosion that already occurred from the faulty brake fluid and ABS module. I would appreciate any assistance in convincing hyundai of this.

Filed Jan 3, 2014 · Brakes · 70,000 miles · NC

I filed my original complaint on 10/21/13 concerning a soft pedal condition. After many visits to my dealer, hyundai agreed to replace the hecu and flush / bleed the system again to correct my issue. The work was performed at the end of november and I picked up the car in early december. After driving the vehicle for a few days the was no improvement / correction of the problem. I contacted my dealer and was told that there was no problem with the brake system and " that the soft pedal condition I was experiencing is a normal characteristic of the genesis" I did not agree with the answer and was given the customer care # at hyundai. I contacted hyundai on 12/17/13 and explained my position ( pressure is being lost due to fluid moving somewhere in the hydraulic system ) stating that is not normal. I requested that someone in the design engineering or brake systems engineering department contact me and state that " this is a normal characteristic of the genesis" tell me that this is normal and safe. I was given a case # but have not had a response to date. If in fact the soft pedal condition is a normal condition of the genesis , then why doesn't hyundai just state that.....or is there more to the plot? What is the status of the federal safety agency investigation of this issue?

Filed Oct 21, 2013 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 74,968 miles · AL

Recurrent/ongoing brakes lights failure since june 2012 (brake lamp diode blows out frequently causing brake lamps to be inoperative). Spongy brakes. Have to pump and push harder than normal on brake pedal to stop. Car serviced at tameron hyundai dealer in b'ham, al (states ESC hydraulic module internal valve malfunction, needs replacement). *tr....updated 05/20/14 *bf the consumer no longer owns this vehicle. The vehicle was voluntarily released to the creditor and was sold april 2014. The consumer does not know if the vehicle was repaired. Updated 05/28/2014