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2009 Hyundai Genesis engine problems

15 complaints (6% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 98,700.

owner complaints
15
of this car's complaints
6%
typical mileage
98,700
crashes
0
recalls
0

Which part fails

  • Engine
    1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Hyundai Genesis engine problems in other years

20092010201120122013201420152016

Specific symptoms reported on the 2009 Hyundai Genesis engine

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Check engine light 9Stalling 9Loss of power 8

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 2009 Hyundai Genesis owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Mar 14, 2024 · Engine · IL

While driving the vehicle with approximately 113,200 miles on it, as the original owner, the car engine started to operate erratically. then the check engine light came on and then the check oil light came on and, after a short period of driving, the car stalled out and would not start up. This stalling out happened in a left turn lane of a very busy road. Two men in a vehicle that stopped behind me got out and pushed me off of the roadway about a block away from a dealer. The car was manually pushed into the dealership. The mechanic checked and the oil was full. The car is available, in my garage, for inspection upon request. The number 1 cylinder valve spring was broken and the engine jumped the timing on both sides with $2792.53 to $7,086.78 for parts plus labor to repair. At 86,283 miles, while driving in my village the number 3 intake valve spring broke and was repaired. At 51,574 miles, while driving on the interstate, the number 7 exhaust valve spring broke and was repaired. All three times the vehicle operated erratically. The car was in traffic each time this occurred and my safety and the safety of others were put at risk. I have all the receipts from all three breakdowns including the diagnosis. The engine is apart now and I have the parts list and labor costs from the dealership for the work that needs to be done. Initially I was told by the dealer that I needed to have all 32 valve springs and rocker arm assemblies replaced according to a Technical Service Bulletin. When I protested that they did not do that during the previous repairs the dealer said they would only replace the one that was damaged. That is why there are two parts estimates. I have them both. The check engine light came on just after the engine started to operate erratically and the check oil light came on shortly thereafter. I contacted the manufacturer and they said they could do nothing.

Filed Nov 6, 2023 · Electrical, Engine · CA

I was on the freeway and my car suddenly shut off completely.. engine, dashboard, lights EVERYTHING.. it was off for maybe 2 seconds and then the car Powered itself back up the car did not stop abruptly, so I was thankful for that. I didn’t panic or pull the wheel. I just continue straight and then thankfully it cut back on and then I got off the freeway as I was driving down the street not going more than 1015 miles my car cut off on me again it did the same exact thing everything just went off and then it cut back on mid drive and I have a four year-old toddler and I have been scared out of my life. Something is clearly wrong I need help please , no one can tell me what the problem is

Filed Jul 31, 2023 · Engine, Transmission · 109,000 miles · CA

The contact owns a 2009 Hyundai Genesis. The contact stated that while driving 70 MPH, the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power. The contact was able to coast to the shoulder of the road however, the vehicle failed to restart. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the ECM. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure reoccurred five additional times. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but was unable to provide any assistance. The failure mileage was 109,000.

Filed Feb 9, 2023 · Engine · TX

Coolant leaking from back of the Engine block on 2009 Hyundai Genesis 3.8 sedan with 67000 miles..

Filed Feb 5, 2023 · Electrical, Engine · VA

Car randomly turns off while driving. Sometimes my car will go off. Most of the time it turns back on but that is dangerous.

Filed Jan 1, 2020 · Engine · 98,700 miles · PA

My car shut off/the engine lost power, while sitting in traffic. I felt a slight rough idle, then realized all my dash lights were on, and the engine was not running. I placed the car in park, and pushed the engine start button. Car started back up, but every time I stopped I had to place the car in park and keep my foot slightly on the gas to keep it from idling roughly and shutting off again. I had to do this for a half hour until I reached my destination. After setting for 4 hours the car started fine and I had not further issues. But my fear is that it will happen again while in traffic or possibly while driving, which could cause an accident.

Filed May 29, 2019 · Engine, Steering · 150,350 miles · GA

Engine just shuts off while driving. It becomes difficult to steer and control. I was barely able to move to the side of the street and the car behind me almost ran into me because of my loss of power. There are no warning lights and the radio, etc. All stayed on during this event. I had to put the car in park and restart the engine.

Filed Feb 27, 2018 · Engine · 130,000 miles · CA

For the fifth time I am having an oxygen sensor replaced on my genesis (the vehicle has 4). The symptom has been a "check engine light" that results in an intermittent, occasional problem when stopped and idling. The engine light starts to flash, the engine begins to idle very roughly, and there's barely enough power to creep through the intersection. This condition clears up pretty quickly but the light remains on. The flashing light/rough idle/loss of power recurs. The problem has occurred requiring an oxygen sensor change five times starting in mid-2016 at around 100,000 miles.

Filed Jun 23, 2017 · Engine · 40,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 hyundai genesis. While the vehicle was stopped at a traffic light, the engine stalled without warning. The vehicle was able to restart. The failure occurred twice. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer (gosch hyundai 100 carriage circle, hemet, ca, 92545), but the cause of the failure could not be determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and advised the contact to schedule an appointment with the local dealer for diagnostic testing. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed Nov 23, 2016 · Electrical, Engine · 120,000 miles · PA · fire

Was driving car to meet my husband and when I turned the corner, he was frantically waving me to get out of the car because it was on fire, in the front under the driver's side bumper. I got out and saw flames shooting from under the bumper. With the fire department on the way, we made several attempts to put the fire out w/water to no avail. A nearby store owner came out with a fire extinguisher and was able to put the fire out. Once fire department arrived, he indicated that it appeared to be an electrical fire. Once they moved the car, my husband attempted to start it and it started billowing out smoke. At that point, the fire department ordered him to turn it off and have the car towed and to not drive the vehicle again

Questions about the 2009 Hyundai Genesis engine

Does the 2009 Hyundai Genesis have engine problems?

Owners have filed 15 complaints about the engine of the 2009 Hyundai Genesis, 6% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2009 Hyundai Genesis engine problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 98,700 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2009 Hyundai Genesis engine?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Hyundai Genesis have bad engine?

The Hyundai Genesis model years with the most engine complaints are 2012 (70 complaints), 2015 (43 complaints) and 2013 (41 complaints).

Other 2009 Hyundai Genesis problems

Brakes 125Electrical 29Lights 24Steering 21Acceleration 16Transmission 10Driver assistance 8Visibility 6Airbags 5Fuel system 5Seats 4Suspension 3Tires 3Body 2Locks 2Seat belts 2

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