Hyundai Genesis power steering loss problems

Filed Feb 19, 2025 · Electrical, Engine · FL

After car was taken to dealership to fix recalls on the drive home the car lost steering mid turn directly after fuses which were part of the recall started clicking then car completely shut off in the middle of the road

Filed Apr 19, 2022 · Electrical, Steering · FL

The positive battery terminal has a design flaw where it will wholly lose conductivity with the battery post due to vibrations, stress and age. After numerous dealer visits where "nothing was wrong" I began to diagnose the issue myself. I tracked it down to faulty positive battery terminal, which due to the lack of manufacturer availability I had to correct myself. It seems to be such a widespread but "unknown" issue with the entire vehicle model that I made a repair guide on the subject with photos: https://genesisowners.com/genesis-forum/threads/improved-positive-battery-terminal-box.32768/#post-411757 The primary issue at stake is the sudden, unexpected loss of power steering when maneuvering at low speeds. The vehicle will lose additional safety systems when the battery power is interrupted, such as collision avoidance, parking sensors, airbags and even powertrain control in extreme cases. No manufacturer diagnostic codes will ever be set as the systems in the vehicle do not account for sudden unexpected power loss. Problem is aggravated by objects on trunk floor resting on terminal box. The secondary issue is that when a power interruption occurs while the vehicle is in operation, the vehicle will not properly shut down when the ignition is turned off. Rather than unlocking doors and assisting handicapped drivers via the easy exit seat feature, the car completely dies and does not wake back up. Vigorous door slamming or any other large impact to the body of the car will sometimes bring systems back online, by fractionally moving the positive battery terminal. If systems do not return, the driver is unable to lock the doors or open the trunk. Hyundai does not make the positive terminal a replaceable item, rather, it's only sold as a combined part with a $1400 battery cable (plus 8 hours labor). Dealers and owners alike are averse to replace this part for such a high price, when the battery terminal itself is worth less than $20.

Filed May 17, 2021 · Steering · 6,000 miles · IA

The contact owns a 2015 hyundai genesis. The contact stated while driving the vehicle in cold weather, the vehicle loss power steering assist and became difficult to steer. The contact stated the power steering assist warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but was not yet diagnosed. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 6,000.

Filed Jul 9, 2020 · Steering · 90,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 hyundai genesis. The contact stated that while driving 25-55 MPH, on several occasions the steering wheel ceased with the power steering assist warning light flashing. The vehicle was taken to dennis hyundai east (2900 morse rd, columbus, oh 43231, (614) 471-2900) to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the rack and pinion needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.

Filed May 14, 2020 · Engine · 53,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 hyundai genesis. The contact stated that while driving and attempting to make a turn, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was restarted and operated as designed. The vehicle was taken to courtesy hyundai tampa (3810 w hillsborough ave, tampa, fl 33614) to be diagnosed however, the mechanic was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle remained at the dealer unrepaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure however, no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 53,000.*dt consumer stated incident have 3 times and power steering failure happens when making a turn. Vehicle must come to a stop to restart.

Filed Feb 24, 2020 · Engine · 165,000 miles · CA

At approximately 10:30 pm. While driving on hwy at fairly good speed of 73-75 MPH, while on cruise control, the engine died and steering became difficult to none at all, all while engine was completely off. Car could not be started again. Vehicle is currently non-operable and parked. It appears I am the third owner of the is vehicle. Your assistance is appreciated.

Filed Nov 18, 2019 · Steering · 188,000 miles · NC

While driving my genesis 2010 sedan, the battery light illuminated, then the power steering did not respond. I was about 1/2 miles from my house and I had to wrestle with my steering wheel until I got home. The scary part was that I unexpectedly lost power steering during a turn at the traffic light. Luckily, no on coming traffic was near as I completed the turn on the opposite slide of the street. I fortunately arrive home, parked the vehicle and had it towed to the mechanics. I learned that the alternator went out and so did the battery. Luckly, during the turn I did not crash, but it was very nervous the rest of the way.

Filed Mar 9, 2019 · Steering · 19,980 miles · MI

On 31 jan 2019-ice and snow collect in a pocket under the engine. Freezing the electronic control module for the electronic steering. The "electronic steering light " came on, resulting in no steering function at all. Auto had to be towed to the dealer. Lucky for me I was in a parking lot. If I had been driving it would have been catastrophic. As I was picking up my auto, another one came in on a flatbed with the exact same issue.

Filed Sep 17, 2018 · Brakes, Engine · 75,000 miles · FL

2012 genesis sedan consistently stalls under medium to low speeds while braking or making a turn. All warning lights come on and loss of steering and braking occurs. Car is difficult to control safely without use of emergency brake due to the loss of steering/braking. This incident now occurs with each car trip while traveling on all kinds or roads and at various speeds but not more than 40 miles an hour. I am worried for the safety of my wife and 3 year old child since I take them everywhere with me. Car has been at hyundai dealership for 4 days and they can not diagnose the problem because there are no fault codes to look up.

Filed Aug 20, 2018 · Electrical, Steering · 70,000 miles · CA

Power steering has failed while driving multiple times during the past 18 months. I have brought the car in for service at my local dealership for the same problem multiple times. The power steering has been replaced twice and the rack and pinion has been replaced but the problem persists. A fault code generated from the power steering failure but hyundai mechanics and hyundai corporate do not recognize the code. Unbelievable!