My wife was driving our 2009 hyundai genesis eastbound on the florida turnpike at approximately 75 mph. a vehicle put on their brakes ahead of the car and my wife went to apply her brakes and the pedal went nearly to the floor causing her to nearly lose control of the vehicle before braking action finally activated. i immediately took the vehicle to our local hyundai dealership and was presented with a $2375 repair bill for a failed abs control module. i have since learned that this is a recurring failure with the genesis model and a recall is currently in effect for these vehicles on the brake system. this is a critical safety issue that must be addressed immediately! *tr
At the time of the first incident i had come to a stop and noticed the car starting to move forward and the brake pedal slowly moving toward the floor. i thought it was probably low brake fluid, but checked it and it was fine. the problem continued and seemed to slowly get worse. i have since taken it in for service and repair of the brake related recall items. this did not resolve the problem and i was told i needed the abs control module replaced at a cost of approximately $2400. after realizing that the nhtsa is currently investigating this faulty part, i wanted to make sure that my issues with this part were added to the list of complaints. *tr
In october while the car was at the dealer for service they asked me wait a few more minutes and explained they were replacing the brake fluid. within a month of that service i started noticing a soft peddle which turned to a to the floor pedal on occasions. finally in late dec 13 it got very bad and the brakes were unresponsive and took a great deal of pressure to activate from time to time. i brought the car to the dealer today under a new recall i just received regarding brake fluid replacement. they replaced the fluid and bled the system, they said they were not satisfied with the result and continued to look for another issue. they found the mast cylinder was leaking. the tech took me on the side and said the fluid that was in there attracted metal shavings that probably caused the master cylinder seal to fail. they would not let me drive the car home and gave me a loaner. *tr
My wife and i were traveling to work on i10 west between quincy & tallahassee florida when she attempted to slow down and get off the exit when she press the brake pedal and the car would not. i yelled to her to pump the brake and the car suddenly begin to slow down. we took the car to the dealership and they eventually told us after two day that it was the abs modulator and the part & service is $2400.00. refuse to pay. took the car in for a brake fluid recall and replacement of brake switch just a month ago. *tr
Driving in traffic on interstate and traffic came to a sudden stop in front of me. i applied brakes and they went to floor and was slow to activate. the car did stop but brake pedal goes to floor nearly before stopping. happened once before. the first time i stopped and checked brake fluid and they seemed to correct, not this time. i have taken car to two dealers for repair and they both said brake fluid change recall, nothing further. they both let me leave with brakes still going to floor. i am a 33 year state police investigator and saw the news of recall online. i had to take evasive action to avoid crash both times. *tr
My wife normally drives the car ,but over this past weekend i drover her vehicle. i noticed that everytime i came to a stop and kept my foot on the brake pedal ,it would slowly go to the floor. after experiencing again. on sunday 10/20/2013, i pulled off the road and checked the brake fluid in the master cylinder, it was full. having worked in manufacturing , more specifically in the manufacturing of abs automatic braking systems, there are software issues that surface periodically. unfortunately, they are not handled as quickly, by the car manufacturer ( they design the software), as one would hope. *tr
When trying to use the brakes in my vehicle, i noticed that i had to push them all the way to the floor for them to engage. it seems that every so often, this is an issue. *tr
I was driving around 45 mph when the car in front of me braked suddenly to avoid an animal in the street. my brakes did not initially work at all and i had them to the floor. after about 3 seconds they began to brake. now my pedal can be pushed to the floor without braking and i have to pump them to get them to work. it was the first time i have experienced that problem, but since the incident they will not brake but very slowly. *tr
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! *tr
My wife was coming to a stop and the brake pedal immediately went all the way to the floor and luckily for me she instinctively pumped the pedal and it eventually stopped but it scared the living crap out of her! she then proceeded on the freeway and at some point traffic became stop and go and she was nervous driving in it which i don't blame her. now she is afraid to drive her own car which is her daily commuter??? ]now the car just came out of warranty and i already know that i going to catch[xxx]trying to get this [xxx] abs thing replaced!! it's apparent what is causing the issue based off the same complaint. when in actuality it should be covered by hyundai!!! information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr
Brake pedal went all the way to the floor and braking effectiveness was severely reduced (compared to normal). this was the first stop after a "panic stop". the problem could not be reproduced at will. approximately two weeks later, the same failure was experienced (again at the time of the first stop after a panic stop, but this time traveling at about 30 m.p.h.). again, the problem cannot be reproduced at will as it is intermittent. *tr
I missed my right hand turn that i usually make to exit my community, so i stopped and put the vehicle in reverse using the backup camera as a guide. i noticed that i was getting too close to the sidewalk curbing and i noticed a large tree not to far from the curbing, so i turned my body around to my right side to get a visual look. while i was doing this i put my foot on the brake pedal,turned my body back to a normal driving position and the brake pedal went right to the floor never stopping the vehicle.the steering wheel suddenly moved to the right and then i heard a large sound ( the rear end of the vehicle crashing into the tree that i saw.) all of this that happened took about seven to ten seconds!! i released my seat belt and got of the car to see the damage. the rear end of the bumper on the passenger side was severely damaged, the quarter panel on the same side was blown out and the top of the trunk toward the right side was actually ripped and dented. ironically i had an appointed with the dealership to check the brakes the same day of the accident. i was determined to find out why the brakes failed. so i drove the vehicle knowing i had no brakes and miraculously made it to the dealership. the service personal saw how badly the vehicle was damaged and i explained to them what had happened.one of the girls in service department, i don't remember her name, completed the paper work and i was told i had to leave the vehicle.she also told me that there would no charge for any repairs because thats how hyundai treats their customers thats' when old light bulb went off and i asked her if there were any recalls on vehicle and she said no. the next day i saw the repair form and that brake fluid was replaced twice and failed twice.he noticed that the auto antilock braking system module failed. he replaced that brakes o.k. i received back injury,under doctors care. *tr
I was driving out of my community to an appointment i had with hyundai dealership to check brakes when i missed right turn.i stopped the car put it in reverse using camera as my visual.i noticed i was getting closer to curb and sidewalk so i turned my body to my right and saw there was a big tree close to sidewalk.i was turning back to normal driving position and applying the brakes at same time when the pedal went completely to the floor,the steering moved to the right, never stopping the car. i heard a loud crashing noise and my body being severely jerked back and forth. i noticed the auto collapsing head rest popped up.i removed my seat belt put the car into park and went to see the damage.sure enough i had hit the tree which showed no sign of damage but the rear bumper on the passenger side was severely damaged,quarter panel was blown out and top of the trunk middle right was actually ripped and torn.i was determined to see why the brakes failed so i drove the car without any brakes and miraculously made it to dealership.one of service girls saw my damaged car and asked what happened.i told her brakes failed. she told me not to worry because they will fix car without any charge because thats how hyundai treats their customers. i asked if there were recalls on the car, she said no.they told me my car will be ready next day.i went next morning and asked for the report on car which said brake fluid was changed twice and brakes failed twice.the service tech noticed auto anti locking brake module failed.he put in a new one, replaced braking fluid for third time, test drove the car and said brakes ok.when driving car brakes felt better.at home i started to feel light headed and few days latter back and neck pains started to get worse. pain was so bad i went to urgent care center, gave me an injection and predizone for inflammation and pain.i'm under pain doctors care. *tr
4.6l traveling at 50mph and applied brake to come to a stop at a traffic light. brake went all the way to the floor. my car was packed with children and i went into panic mode as i had to pump my brakes to bring the car to a stop. i had brakes one moment and no brakes the next moment. after several hours, the issue has not gone away and i'm scared to even drive to dealer. after research online, it is a shame to see the ongoing issues with this problem alone with accidents involved. there should be repercussions to hyundai. this is one of many costly issues with this car. it's a money pit for less than three years!! this issue is by far the scariest of them all.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 hyundai genesis. the contact was driving 45 mph when the brakes were applied to stop the vehicle. the brakes failed and the parking brake was used. the vehicle was merged off the roadway and was towed to an independent mechanic. the master cylinder and calipers were replaced, but the issue was not corrected. the vehicle was not further repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the incident. the approximate failure mileage was 83000.
When the brakes are applied the car starts to slow down but does not stop until the brakes go almost to the floor. i am just waiting for the time when it does not stop at all. with all the complaints i am seeing about these brake problems it appears a recall should be forthcoming from hyundai. *tr
Driving about 40 mph, when i had to stop suddenly for the red light at the intersection, for some reason brakes was real soft. it was very clear that i wasn't able to stop the car as expected, checked all the fluids and brakes for any leaks. everything looked normal but brake pedal still go all the way to the floor. *tr
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 hyundai genesis. the contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph, the vehicle failed to decelerate upon engaging the brakes. the brake pedal also abnormally traveled to the floorboard as the vehicle came to a stop. the vehicle was able resume in operation however, the failure recurred intermittently. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer twice where the technician was unable to duplicate the problem, however the front brakes and brake fluid was replaced. there was a voluntary recall issued by the manufacturer pertaining to the replacement of the braking fluid. the owner was responsible for the expense of the brakes as the brake fluid was replaced under the recall. the failure persisted after the repair was performed. the manufacturer was notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 44,000.
While driving with family on day before father-in-laws funeral my brake pedal went to floor. after restarting several times same thing experienced. no fault codes seen read many online forum posts with same problems. braking power reduced by approx 70%. scary to drive car now. this should be recalled. all posts point to abs unit failure. dealer called for and did tsb change to high temp brake fluid at last service. related to attempt and prevent this?? could very well be. please help. *tr
Had to apply brakes suddenly, car stopped as normal/expected. after this instance, the brake pedal has been exceptionally soft, often traveling all the way to the floor prior to any stopping power. the fluid level is normal, brake pads are good. *jb
Problem: upon stepping on brakes, reduced brake pressure, longer pedal travel- feeling like possible master cylinder failure, but brakes continued to work. nov. 15, 2013 received hyundai safety recall notice 13v-113: replace stop lamp switch and flush/refill break fluid. dealer completed service nov 30. dealer said master cylinder needed to be replaced. service performed dec. 5. dealer then said hydraulic electronic control unit needed replacement. i feel the brake problems are due to the faulty break fluid that was installed by the manufacturer and repairs need to be done at the manufactures expense. *tr
Problem: upon applying brakes, reduced brake pressure & longer pedal travel, feeling like master cylinder problem- although brakes continued to work with greater effort. nov. 2013 received hyundai safety recall notice 13v-113: replace stop lamp switch and flush/refill brake fluid. dealer completed service noc 30, 2013. dealer said that master cylinder needed replacement. service performed dec. 5, 2013. dealer then said hydraulic electronic control unit needed replacement. (parts ordered.) i feel that my brake problems were caused by the manufacturer installing inadequate/faulty brake fluid. the repairs need to be done at the manufacturer's expense. *tr
This is the second time brake lights failed. no indication to driver. almost caused an accident. same diode package replaced as the first failure reported less than a year ago and 5 k miles. updated 10/22/13 *cn the consumer statedall brake lights fail including the right, left and center. *js
2009 hyundai genesis with 4.6 liter v8 engine experienced brake failure at approximately 9:00 am while traveling at approximately 40 mph. the brake pedal went soft and went to floor with greatly reduced braking affect. no warning lights appeared on the instrument panel indicating a brake failure or any other problem with the vehicle. the vehicle was brought to the local hyundai dealership who indicated that a service notification had been issued concerning the brake fluid (campaign #tl6 20c022ro) and the fluid would be replaced. after the fluid was replaced the brakes were still inoperative. the dealership service department next said the brake abs module had failed (hecu). the costly abs module was replaced and the brake operation returned to normal. *tr
My wife was coming back home from dropping off the kids at school, when traffic was coming to a stop in front of her. when she tried to apply the brakes, the brake pedal went to the floor with almost no resistance. fortunately, she was able to stop before she hit the other stopped cars. the dealer has informed me that the abs module has failed on the car. from looking at this site, i am not the first driver with this problem. seems to me that hyundai got a bad batch of abs modules. i would appreciate if nthsb could correlate the vin numbers of those reporting this problem to see if there is a pattern of close vins. hyundai should make this right as this is a major safety issue. there was no warning or indication of anything wrong with the brakes until they just suddenly failed to operate. the dealer has confirmed to me that there was absolutely no preventative maintenance or service that i could have or should have done to prevent this from happening. looking through the entries of similar problems at nhtsa and reading through the entries at http://www.genesisowners.com, i am surprised that no one has died from this issue yet.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 hyundai genesis. the contact stated that while driving 35 mph, the brake pedal was depressed and went nearly to the floorboard without warning. the contact mentioned that the vehicle became hard to stop. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the electro-hydraulic control unit needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the vehicle was repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 102,713 and the current mileage was 107,000.
Traveling on freeway when a vehicle suddenly changed lanes in front of me causing me to brake suddenly and hard. the brake pedal went down, the vehicle slowed, and then the brake pedal started to go down further but the car didn't stop. i had to pump the brake pedal several times in order to avoid hitting the vehicle in front of me. afterwards the brake pedal was very "soft" and it didn't initiate any slowing of the car unless i pumped the brake pedal several times. *tr
On 8/13/13 at approx 930am, traffic was approaching a traffic light when it turned yellow. driver of vehicle infront of me suddenly stopped and as i applied the brake to stop as well, my brake pedal was depressed to the floor but had no braking power. i was not able to stop so unfortunately i struck the vehicle infront of me. all repairs were finished on 8/29/13. as i backed into my driveway i noticed that my brake lights were not working. i contacted the auto body shop and they looked at it the next day. they advised me that the brake lights were not in direct relation to their services rendered but that i should take it to a local dealership to have it checked out. they also advised me that my brake pedal seemed soft and should also be looked at. i made an appointment with the dealer and they advised me that there was a recall on the brake fluid and stop light switch. the brake lights started working again prior to my appointment so i ended up canceling it. in early nov i noticed my brake lights again were not working. i brought the vehicle in and they fixed the brake fluid and stop light switch saying they were recalled. they also advised me that my brake pedal went to the floor and should have it looked at but would have to pay for diagnosis and/or repairs. when i got home again, i backed into the driveway and noticed my brake lights were not working even though i just left the dealership where they fixed it. recalls are stating that the previous brake fluid may corrode the brake module reducing brake effectiveness possibly ending in a crash and that the stop lights have malfunctioned on other cars. i wanted to make you aware of my issue before i contacted hyundai directly and possibly a lawyer. thank you *tr
My local dealer, kuhio motors, has failed to correct a brake problem that has been on-going for over two months. the dashboard warning lights for the anti-lock brakes (abs) and electronic stability control (esc) have been burning continuously for over two months. kuhio motors, my hyundai dealer, has failed to correct the problem after three visits for service. i understand that several genesis drivers have experienced brake failure due to a defective braking control module. *tr
I own a 2009 hyundai genesis 4 door sedan, 6 cylinder. on 3 occasions this past summer, in rapid succession, my brakes failed, and in 1 instance i narrowly avoided an accident on the highway. the brake pedal inexplicably goes all the way to the floor before the car finally comes to a slow stop. very dangerous. brought it to the dealer, who kept it for 2 days. they said they replaced the brake fluid(they said it was a recall item and they never contacted me about it, they admitted) and they charged me for replacing my front brakes. have had the car a month now, and its happened twice more-this is an accident waiting to happen for me or anyone else with a hyundai genesis. *tr
Last week i was driving my 2009 genesis without any prior incidents or notification, the brakes went out. the car did not stop and it only stopped when i bumped the brakes and pushed the pedal all the way to the floor. luckily, no car was coming the other direction as the car finally stopped half way in the intersection. the vehicle was taken to the dealership and they advised me the vehicles abs module system failed, not covered under warranty. the cost to replace this part is very expensive. im very afraid to drive my vehicle. apparently, hyundai has known about this issue since july 2012. this is a huge safety issue. *tr
I was driving at about 35 mph when i had to slow down due to vehicle slowing in from of me. i placed my foot on the brake pedal. the brake pedal went to the floor, so i began pumping to see if the brakes would respond. the brake pedal responded with an increase resistance and i was able to slow down. shortly after the brakes responded normally. a few days later my wife had a similar problem with the brake pedal when pressure was applied. *tr
Approaching a red light, pressed the brakes, peddle went soft (no pressure). the car did not stop immediately, only slowed down. luckily, i allowed much space in front of me to slow the vehicle to a stop. immediately took the car to a dealership, they state they can not duplicate. this vehicle has a problem with the abs hydraulic module from what i have read from other owners who have had this problem fixed under warranty. i am one of the unlucky many whose local dealership will not acknowledge that this repair is necessary. i pray that this problem does not cause a loss of life, however am concerned it might. *tr
Brake malfunction; repairs done at dealership. *tr
Brake pedal went to the floor when approaching an intersection. vehicle was unable to stop immediately. loss of braking. *tr
Had to brake hard to avoid debris on hwy exit. following that the brake pedal began to intermittently fade noticeably. within 2 weeks it became a chronic issue. had the brake fluid flushed and replace. no better, had brakes replaced, no better, had the master cylinder and booster replaced, and again no better. i have spent several hundred to resolve this problem. recently read an on-line forum where many genesis owners are reporting similar problems with similar problems narrowing it down. the consensus appears to be that the abs controller is faulty and at a cost of almost $3000 to repair. this is totally unsatisfactory! it isn't just the outrageous cost, but a safety item should not fail as frequently as they appear to be and not on a car that is still relatively "new". *tr
I was heading to work and when i pressed the brake pedal it hit the floor and the car didn't stopped so i am intermediately pressed the park pedal and my car started spin on the street. *js
I seriously hope people don't have to die before this car is recalled for brake failure problems. i am having an issue with my 2009 genesis where all of the sudden the brake pedal becomes very soft and goes all the way to the floor. i initially thought this was a one-time fluke. well now the brake pedal has occasionally goes all the way to the floor without any pressure being applied to brake system. the best way i can describe the problem is the brakes are good and then they are bad on the next application. no warning lights, no gradual deterioration, just instant no brakes. pumping seems to improve the brakes slightly but they rapidly faded when held. no brake fluid leak is observed and brake fluid level is full. from what i am reading this is not a sporadic problem if you look at how many of us this is happening to!!! i pray this hyundai problem does not end up in a serious accident and someone being killed. this car is completely unpredictable and unreliable. the brakes work fine until they decide not to work. this is some scary stuff. *tr
Well i had another incident with my 2009 hyundai genesis? braking system, again.i had to pick up one of our daughters from work saturday night. as i was driving, i stepped on the brake pedal to slow down to enter the parking lot, and the brake pedal hit the floor and the vehicle would not stop. since it was midnight, there was not a lot of traffic, which allowed me the time to step on the brake pedal repeatedly until the brake pedal engaged. i called my dealership sunday morning and they had it towed in, again. now i have to wait and see what they find. last time they couldn't duplicate the problem and returned the vehicle to us the same way it went in. in addition, they said hyundai usa's policy is to not replace anything unless they can duplicate the problem. we also have the extended warranty and that was of no use. hyundai usa contacted me because of a comment i left on their facebook account. hyundai usa said they did an inquiry with my dealership after the first incident and insured me the car was safe to drive. hyundai usa said they would be putting in for their own ?investigation? and that it would take 6-8 weeks. in the meantime, i have to drive a vehicle which is clearly not safe. i cannot understand why it is hyundai usa has to do their own investigation. is the dealership not competent? do they know something the dealership does not? how can it possibly take 6-8 to weeks? are there that many mechanical issues and complaints being investigated all at once? shouldn't a braking, or stopping, issue be addressed at the top of the complaint list? i don't feel like someone needs to be injured or killed in order to get someone to repair the car. something needs to be done. after reading multiple comments on-line about the 2009 genesis? braking problems, i would have purchased another model or year. very dissatisfied with hyundai, [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr
Last week i was driving my car thank god just around town and not on the highway like i am usually or with my children in the car, on a very sunny day with no wet roads in south florida as i approached a red light with cars stopped at the light in both lanes, i pressed down on the brakes and to my surprise the brake pedal hit the floor. i was going about 30 mph i was in panic mode as i started pumping the brakes and nothing. i started slowing down only because i was so far behind the other cars when i had taken my foot off the gas pedal. well i stopped unfortunately only because the car in front of me stopped me. there was not much damage to my car and the car was drivable. i had it towed because i was afraid to drive it to the dealership, where they could check it out and fix the problem. that was 4:30 pm on friday the service agent said they would not be able to check it till the am. on saturday at 8:55 am the dealerships got back to me and guess what they couldn't duplicate the problem, so the service agent told me he had drained the brakes and bled the lines and changed the brake fluid to dot 4 and the car was ready to pick up. i told him he was going to have to speak to my husband because i felt he was being very condescending and short with me. my husband spoke with him and he agreed he wouldn't want his wife driving the car either, so his recommendation was to leave the car and have the manager drive the car for the remainder of the weekend to see if he could duplicate the problem. well on monday afternoon we got a call and were told to come pick the car up as they could not duplicate the problem and couldn't replace any part without duplicating the malfunction. we now have the car back in our possession. we truly are dissatisfied with how coconut creek hyundai has handled our situation and worse yet have a car we feel is unsafe to be driving. *tr
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 hyundai genesis. the contact stated while driving 40 mph, he attempted to engaged the brakes but the pedal extended to the floor and failed to stop the vehicle. in order to stop the vehicle the contact was forced to shift out of gear. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the front tire brake pads and master brake cylinder were replaced but failed to remedy the failure. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was not available. the failure mileage was 80,000 and the current mileage was 85,000.
Without any prior incidents or probable causes, the brakes suddenly went "soft", as in the pedal went to the floor and the brakes were practically ineffective. this has happened intermittently since, and from research done online, this appears to be a problem with the abs brake module, yet hyundai dealers that i have approached about the problem are unaware that this is fairly common, and are reluctant to replace this rather expensive component without toying around with other perceived "fixes", such as replacing the brake fluid and/or the master cylinder. *tr
On several occasions since 2/16/13 i have been having intermittent problems of brake pedal gradually going down to the floor at a stop light or while waiting at a stop light the brakes would gradually lose pressure and the car would start creeping forward. this has been occurring whether i am driving 30 mph on residential streets or 70 mph on highway (which i stopped doing!). my husband also drives the car and experienced the same issues. after pumping the brakes, i was finally able to stop. driving in inclement weather has been almost hazardous. car taken back to dealer (march 7, 2013), had part replaced, picked up car on march 8, 2013 and had to take the car back the very next morning, march 9, 2013, and the problem was worse than when it was taken in the first time. when this started happening, i was very afraid of having an accident, especially when i never could tell if my brakes would hold with just a simple stop light. i have spoken with other genesis 2009 owners and found out that this problems as been occurring since july 2012 and hyundai has been made aware of this problem and certain dealers are not handling the repairs in a customer friendly way, especially since is definitely a safety issue. *tr
After sudden deceleration, brake pedal went soft. brakes continued to operate but less predictably. initial repair of brake booster worked for a week or so, then failed. replacement of abs module seems to have fixed the problem. all work done under warranty. *tr
I was traveling on the on ramp of interstate i20 @ 45 mph, applied the brakes and nothing happened except that the pedal went right to the floor, 7 miles later on the exit ramp at about 70 mph exactly the same thing happened again, took the car to the dealer that evening after work. they told me the master brake cylinder had failed and because my mileage was 2,930 over the 60k limit it would not be a warranty repair. i said "are you kidding me?, you must call hna this is a serious problem". they must have because they repaired it "one time good will for customer satisfaction". my confidence in this brand has gone away, this should be a recall. *tr
This is the second time the brake light diode has gone out in 29000 miles. there is no warning light or indicator that the brake lights are out. both times it was caught during an oil change. *tr
On december 28th i was driving in my '09 v6 genesis on the interstate for about 20 minutes and i took a downhill exit with a stop sign at the bottom of the hill. thank the universe that the road was empty because as i applied the brakes to slow down they went to the floor and the car barely slowed down at all. as i got closer and closer to the stop sign i had to pump the brakes about 4 more times with them going all the way to the floor each time. the car finally slowed down to about 10 miles an hour. as nobody was at the sign at the bottom of the hill i was able to coast slowly through the stop sign and turn left to use the emergency brake to come to a complete stop. i then turned the car off and back on to try the brakes again. they went to the floor about 4 more times and then the pressure finally returned. this is some scary stuff since i was on the highway for about 20 minutes and i know for a fact that i would have crashed into someone had i been driving during rush hour traffic and there been a line to get off the interstate. i got the car home safely that afternoon and parked it to leave the country for vacation. i returned on the night of new years day and dropped the car off on the morning on january 2nd. the dealer said they would look into the problem. i got a call from them yesterday saying they cannot repeat the problem (of course) but also mentioned that they had to replace the master brake cylinder on a genesis just last week for the exact same problem. ironically enough i was speaking with my coworker about this (he has a genesis) and he said his dad has a genesis and just had the exact same problem 2 weeks ago, to which the dealer replaced some abs parts on his car. please look at this forum to see others who are experiencing problems with their brakes (http://www.genesisowners.com/hyundai-genesis-forum/showthread.php?t=9926). *tr
All brake lights failed no indication to operator
While applying the brakes, the brake pedal would go to the floor and fail to stop the vehicle. i had to repeatedly pump the brakes to get the car to stop. pressing the brake without pumping would cause the brake pedal to go to the floor. *tr
On 9/6/2012 my wife was driving at approximately 40 mph, when a pickup truck pulled in front of her, she applied the brakes and the pedal went almost to the floor, but she managed to stop the vehicle. she immediately drove it home, and i tested the vehicle with the same results, the brakes went almost to the floor. called hyundai and they had the car towed. picked the car up on 9/12/2012. hyundai diagnosed the problem as a failed abs unit. thankfully the car was under warranty, since the cost to repair was $2071. since i just heard about the recall, i thought it was important to report that the problem happened over 1 year ago. *tr