2010 Hyundai Genesis: brake failure

Filed Jul 27, 2021 · Brakes · 23,763 miles · NY

The contact owns a 2010 Hyundai Genesis. The contact stated that the electronic braking system (EBS) warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that he attempted to activate the parking brake however, the parking brake failed to engage. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer to be diagnosed and was informed that the Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 23,763.

Filed Jan 3, 2018 · 70,000 miles · IL

Brake pedal one 2 occasions while applying the brake went all the way to the floor with very diminished stopping power the first time was on the highway a few months ago and the second time this happened was december 31 2017 I drove the car home and did not drive it till tuesday, jan 2nd, 2018 when it drove it slowly to the dealer on the way there the pedal got firmer but still spongy not normal the dealer can't find the problem and will not help me I'm afraid to drive the car

Filed May 15, 2017 · Brakes · 78,880 miles · VA

Partial loss of braking - while traveling down the highway at 45 MPH the vehicles in front of me abruptly slowed down requiring me to quickly apply my brakes. Upon application of my brakes, I started to slow down and then the brake pedal suddenly released, providing limited braking. I continued to push the brake pedal towards the floor and the vehicle came to a stop but it required a longer stopping distance than normal.*bf updated 9/28/18

Filed Nov 2, 2016 · 117,000 miles · NY

As I was driving, the ground became unleveled, I tried to slow down my speed and I experienced brake failure. My brake pedal sunk down to the floor before my car would come to a complete stop. For two months my car has been in and out of hyundai dealerships trying to figure out the issue, all the while charging me for test, and no one can correct this issue. It's now 2 1/2 months and I'm still without my car. I need for hyundai to be held accountable.

Filed May 12, 2016 · Brakes · 100,000 miles · GA · crash

As I was driving down a major street traveling around 35 MPH, the car in front of me began to stop. As I began to apply the brakes, my car's pedal went to the floor. I pumped the brakes a few times and began to get some pressure, but I was not able to stop in time before rear ending the car in front of me. I never knew what the issue was and I couldn't get the problem to duplicate, but the brake pedal was soft since that day. I have changed the pads, and rotors, so those are not the issue. This week, my fuel pump went out and I took the car to the mechanic for that issue. My mechanic informed me that the car needed an ABS pump. The dealers are well aware of the issue because when we checked the price of the part ($2600), the parts agent immediately knew the problem. There are numerous complaints online about the exact same issue. This is truly a safety issue for these cars. There are many complaints online with the same problem!!!!!!!

Filed Apr 1, 2016 · Brakes · 63,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 hyundai genesis. The contact stated that approximatley 80% of the vehicle's brakes failed while driving approximately 50 MPH. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was not diagnosed. The dealer informed the contact that the vehicle was previously repaired according to the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v489000 (service brakes) in february of 2015. The vehicle was not reapired. The manufacturer was notfied of the failure. The failure mielage was approximately 63,000.

Filed Oct 3, 2015 · Brakes · 48,000 miles · NJ

Brake pedal goes to the floor without much effort when at a full stop or in motion. Little to no actual braking occurs until reaching the full travel of the pedal. This is very dangerous and the dealership (burns hyundai of marlton nj) acknowledged it is the hydraulic control unit, but refuses to replace under the 2013 recall of the unit. They quoted me at $3,024.50.

Filed Jun 30, 2015 · Brakes · 54,000 miles · TN

I had two prior incidents where partial to complete braking failure occurred previously, but the issue was only temporary (a single stop). This incident persisted for duration of my drive, prompting research into the issue (and discovery of the known ABS hecu corrosion issue. I was attempting to slow and make a turn onto a sidestreet on the way to work, when the brake pedal went to the floor with minimal resistance (and limited braking effectiveness). This prompted a panicked pumping of the brakes to eventually stop the vehicle 5-10ft shy of the rear bumper of another car. After carefully testing to ensure I had some braking effectiveness, I finished the short distance to my office, noting that the pedal remained very soft, going to the floor with ease, and having limited success in stopping the vehicle. I shudder to think what would have happened had this issue presented itself at highway speeds. I have already contacted hyundai corporate and dropped my vehicle off with a dealership for recall repair. I am hoping this incident, coupled with my manufacture date (prior to june 1, 2010 cutoff date) will justify a full ABS hecu replacement under recall.

Filed May 15, 2015 · Brakes · 41,000 miles · CA

Driving about 10 MPH on tight curvy country road, brake pedal went to the floor. Pumping the pedal got the car to stop. Dealer said the brake force distribution module failed, allowing brake fluid to simply bypass being sent to the brakes. This is a very dangerous failure mode; it should fail by eliminating ABS but still giving full brake force. There was no indication on dash lights that anything had failed.

Filed Oct 20, 2014 · Brakes · 81,000 miles · AL

When driving the vehicle, the brake pedal went all the way to the floor and my brakes went totally out. It is a miracle there wasn't a crash with someone killed. There was a recall for this same issue and my recall was done last december but obviously the damage was already done and it did not fix my car. I called that dealership back today and they advised me that because the recall had been done and my car is out of warranty, that everything will be at my expense to repair. I will also have to pay to have it towed to be repaired. Hyundai should be paying for the towing, repair, and loaner vehicle as this was a major safety issue that they have failed to take care of.

Filed Sep 7, 2014 · Brakes · 19,000 miles · FL

Brakes failed - so master cylinder was replaced by dealer but brakes are still a bit spongy. Abs is not working quite right. Brake fluid had already been replaced 6 months earlier under recall, but brake control unit was not replaced. I am concerned that control unit should have been replaced and by other reports it seems hyundai is very reluctant to pay for that. Car is still under warranty.

Filed Aug 17, 2014 · Brakes · 65,311 miles · CA

On 7/1/2014 I was driving at approximately 35 MPH when I put my foot on the brake of my 2010 hyundai genesis and the brake pedal went all the way to the floor of the car and the car did not stop. The next day I phoned hyundai about the incident and asked if I could bring the car in for a brake inspection. I was told do to 4th of july holiday they would not be able to look at the car. Since they would not make this a priority I took the car to my local mechanic for inspection on 7/3/14. The local mechanic was not able to determine the cause. Later that day the car had begun stopping as needed with no cause identified so I went back to normal driving but maintained feeling uncomfortable. I had forgotten that previously I had taken my car to hyundai service to have a safety recall performed on 1/27/2014 (recall #114) that specifically related this this as a possibility. The service involved replacing the brake fluid due to having too low of a boiling temperature leading to eventual corrosion of the hecu anti-lock braking component resulting in reduced stopping ability or complete failure of braking power which is what occurred. On 8/13/2014 once again I went to put my foot on the brake while driving and again my foot went straight to the floor and was unable to stop the vehicle resulting in me almost hitting another car in my work parking lot. I immediately took the car to the dealer insisting they perform a brake inspection. They determined after a few days that it was the hecu unit that needed replacement and proposed charging me $3500 for the repair later reducing that to $2500 when I complained that my vehicle had relatively low mileage and complete brake failure was unacceptable and their responsibility. The cost of repair and other expenses incurred (rental car) is completely hyundai's responsibility since lose of braking relates directly to safety recall #114.