Had a similar problem earlier today while taking the car out to get dinner. As I was approaching the freeway exit my car suddenly stalled and the steering wheel seemed to stiffen and the navi screen went out then back on. I pulled over emergency lane and waited to see what would happen and music continued up again from the USB port but I couldn't change the song. On the navi screen where USB setting is saying " initialization failed". So I pulled the USB stick to reset it and got it to work. I was able to go to dinner then drive back home without incident. But later on that night I tried to start my car but as soon as I hit the start button everything died. No power to anything no alarm no use of keyless entry no power at all. Then I come back to the car a few hours later that night and open the trunk manually with the key to get something and as soon as I slam the trunk down all the power came back hids, brake lights, lexicon system music playing. Except when I try to turn on the engine with the start button it won't start. Then everything shuts off like before I'm at a loss. But eeriely I been having problems like the previous poster with topping of gas issues because the car doesn't know when to stop pumping gas sometimes when full and a few times the car spewed out some fuel. I'm not sure if that is related to my recent stall incident but I've plans to driving from san jose back home to los angeles tomorrow on labor day and I'm scared to. What if the car stalls on mountain freeway over pass and it stalls and lose steering and brakes. I don't know if the dealer is even open labor day. What should I do? Help!
2009 Hyundai Genesis engine complaints
Page 2 of 2: complaints 11 to 15 of 15, newest first, as owners wrote them.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 hyundai genesis. The contact stated that when the vehicle was started, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed that the sensor assembly oxygen sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 73,199.
The car had recently gotten a major service at the dealership in early august. The car had not been driven much since that service as the primary driver was unable to drive the car from mid august through the time of the incident. This is a car that was well maintained through dealership servicing. The car was being driven on the freeway at night at the approximate speed of 65 MPH. Suddenly, a loud metallic clank, clank clank came from underneath the car. It sounded as if we had run over something on the freeway. Directly following this, the car lost all power and we noticed the smell of electrical burning. We were unable to accelerate and the headlights began to dim. Luckily, we were able to steer the car off the next off ramp & bring the car to a stop but the power steering and power braking were gone. Had this not occurred on a sunday night, the results could have been very different. Once safely to the side of , we smelled a strong electrical burning smell in the passenger compartment. We did not witness evidence of fire or smoke. Initially, the lights went out completely. They slowly powered back on but each time keyless start button was pushed, the lights would begin to dim again. The car was towed to the dealership. The dealership called the following day to let us know that the engine had a hole in the block. From their assessment, this was not caused by an external force but from the failure of an internal component. We filed a claim with hyundai corporate who deemed that the problem was not caused by a manufacturer's defect.
Traveling to indiana from north carolina on the 6th of may 2011. On a rural road traveling approximately 55 MPH, all of a sudden the engine light and ESC warning lights came on. After that when I pressed on the accelerator, there was no power. Electricity was still there and the engine was still on, but no power from the gas pedal. I had to turn the emergency lights on and moved onto the side. I was lucky because there weren't many cars around. It would have been pretty dangerous if there were cars around and my car suddenly stopped. I was able to turn the car off and restart. When I restarted the car the engine light remained on but I had regain the ability to accelerate. I pulled into a hotel and called hyundai. The closest dealer was gaddis hyundai of muncie, indiana. The service department was closing but I discussed with technician. He indicated that it was common problem with the throttle sensor. He indicated that he would be able to fix it monday, but that if the light went off and it was running ok, it may never happen again. I told him that I need to be durham , nc on monday. He indicated that if it happen again. To turn off and restart and it should reset. On my way back from indiana to north carolina I stayed in the right hand lane. On 4 separate occasions the vehicle lost power and I was unable to accelerate. Each time I was able to pull over to the side of the road, turn the vehicle off, wait a few minutes and then restart and continue. The car is currently at the stevenson hyundai dealership in jacksonville, nc. Here is a forum web site that reflects similar problem identified on numerous occasions related to the hyundai genesis v6 and v8. Http://www.genesisowners.com/hyundai-genesis-forum/showthread.php?t=4459.
I was driving my 2009 hyundai genesis 3.8 v6 sedan on georgia 400 north (north of atlanta, ga) on monday, july 12 when the gas pedal didn't respond as I depressed it. After that when I pressed on the accelerator, there was no power.gas pedal was intermittent in it's response initially. Electricity was still there and the engine was still on, but no power from the gas pedal. I had to turn the emergency lights on and moved onto the side. The car would start but wouldn't stay powered so I had to call hyundai roadside assistance for a tow. Towed to local dealership in roswell. Put it on the computer to check codes but didn't find anything. Local dealership kept car 2 days, called hyundai corporate, and was told to flash the computer. Dealership took for a couple of test drives but problem didn't re occur. Genesis owners forum has a similar occurance listed. Very concerned about a possible reoccurance that may not have such a pleasant outcome if I lose power again.
VIN decoder
See the problems and recalls for an exact car
Buying a used 2009 Hyundai Genesis?
Check the exact car before you pay: accidents, salvage or flood titles, odometer readings and previous owners.
Check its history