Table 1 shows two common structure related problems of the 2012 Hyundai Genesis.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Structure problems | |
| Body problems |
2012 Hyundai Genesis. Consumer writes in regards to defective unibody the consumer stated she heard a squeaking noise coming from the side of the vehicle when driving on side roads at 5- 30 mph. The dealer stated the cause was from poor welding on the unibody brace of the vehicle. The dealer was not able to repair the vehicle, nor had they ever seen such a robotic weld defect on any other vehicle they serviced before. Therefore, they had to send the vehicle to a body shop, to drill out and re-seal the body seam and re-finish it.
The vehicle was hit in the right rear quarter and then in the front, completely demolishing the front body work. Only the passenger side window curtain airbag deployed, likely due to the initial right rear side impact. The sole occupant (driver) was not protected and was injured (cracked pelvis, cracked orbital bone, nose injury) because the steering wheel airbag system failed to deploy. The manufacturer was provided with photographic evidence showing the above, but has declined to address the issue because "we attempted to inspect your vehicle and believed that an inspection would have confirmed the proper operation of the vehicle's airbag system. " the car was scrapped already and not available for inspection. Photos provided to the manufacturer (and available to you) demonstrate clearly that the front bumper assembly bodywork was completely ripped off the car, yet the driver airbag did not deploy. That would seem to indicate a catastrophic failure of that intended safety feature. The manufacturer's assertion about confirmation of proper airbag system operation is not credible in view of the facts. Please research the information and make sure that other drivers are not victimized by inadequate safety engineering.