Brakes Failed problems of the 2012 Hyundai Genesis

11 problems related to brakes failed have been reported for the 2012 Hyundai Genesis. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2012 Hyundai Genesis based on all problems reported for the 2012 Genesis.

1 Brakes Failed problem

Failure Date: 10/02/2020

Brake failure. Brake pedal must be pumped to completely depress the brakes and stop the car. This issue persists throughout use of the vehicle and no matter whether at highway speeds or in town. The issue began suddenly and has been consistent with the vehicle since that point. The brakes not being fully functional render the car unsafe to drive under any driving conditions. Cruise control light turns on intermittently and cruise control is fequently unavailable on the car.

2 Brakes Failed problem

Failure Date: 07/17/2018

Tl- the contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Genesis. The contact stated that while driving 40 mph, the vehicle brake failed to stop the vehicle with no warning lights illuminated. The contact mentioned that the vehicle drifted until it came to a complete stop. The vehicle was taken to long Hyundai 6039 International dr, chattanooga, TN 37421 (423) 243-3368 where the contact was informed that the abs control unit need to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 83,021. Dr.

3 Brakes Failed problem

Failure Date: 03/07/2018

Tl-the contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Genesis. The contact stated that the abs system on her vehicle was defective. The contact stated that when driving at any speed her brakes failed. There was no collision and there were no warning lights illuminated before or after the failure. The vehicle was taken to the earnhardt Hyundai north scottsdale dealership (8445 e frank lloyd wright blvd, scottsdale, az 85260) where the vehicle was diagnosed. The diagnosis determined that the failure part was the abs system. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. Approximate failure mileage was 36,000. The VIN was not provided. Sh.

4 Brakes Failed problem

Failure Date: 11/23/2017

When applying brakes whether on residential streets, backing out of the garage or on the highway the brake peddle continues to sink to the floor and only provides very little stopping power (something like a coasting stop). Since this recently started happening I have discovered that pumping the brakes helps to get better stopping results but it is now scary to drive. I had the break fluid replaced as a result of Hyundai's campaign 114 recall in July of 2014, however I am now experiencing what appears to be consistent brake failure. I have contacted Hyundai consumer affairs and they basically stated that because I had the campaign 114 recall done that there is nothing else they can do regarding the possible hecu module failure as a result of deterioration due to the dot-3 brake fluid exposure. I also find it hard to accept that the hecu module was taken off and the valves inspected by the dealer as part of the recall. I sincerely believe that this issue was never resolved on the original 114 recall and now I am responsible for the repair cost as Hyundai is refusing to cover this under warranty. My car has 74k miles on it. Something needs to be done as anyone driving one of these vehicles is in very serious danger of severe injury or death to themselves or others as this car is not safe to drive as a result of an oversight by Hyundai.

5 Brakes Failed problem

Failure Date: 11/21/2017

After driving steadily at 35-40 without braking, applied brakes approaching cars stopped a light. The brake pedal went nearly to the floor and the car only slowed minimally. After several pumps, braking returned and I was able to stop before colliding with the stopped traffic. After that, the car braked normally. This was the 2nd time this happened, the first time being just a few days earlier. The initial episode was less dramatic. There were no warning lights before or after the event. The car is at the dealer for service now. This was incredibly scary; I could have pushed the car in front of me through the intersection into 60mph highway traffic. The brake fluid had been replaced under a TSB at 6,502 miles due to corrosion issues related to the hydraulic electronic control unit (hecu). It's frightening to think this problem may be responsible for a serious brake failure at just 64,000 miles.

6 Brakes Failed problem

Failure Date: 11/21/2017

Bh Genesis sedan hecu inspection and brake fluid replacement (recall 114). Brake failing, dealer diagnosis (attached) said that the brake fluid has already been change before I bought the car and that the hecu that is failing should be at my charge. Car only has 70,000 miles, 5 years old , I argued that this unit should not been failing and that they may have take too long to change the fluid that caused corrosion. Hyundai was fine for recall long overdue. Attached is diagnosis, recall from NHTSA and fine. Thank you for your help.

7 Brakes Failed problem

Failure Date: 09/28/2017

Tl-the contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Genesis. The contact stated that while in attempt to make a right turn at 5 mph that the vehicle stalled causing the power steering to seize, the brakes failed with the battery and check engine warning lights illuminated. The failure had occurred two more additional times. The last occurence, the vehicle was pushed to a parking lot. A tow company was called, however the vehicle started back up on its own. The vehicle was not towed, and driven back home. The local dealer was not contacted or made aware of the failure. The manufacturer was not contacted or made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 65,000. Jb.

8 Brakes Failed problem

Failure Date: 09/10/2017

I was driving at a speed of about 50mph when a large truck ran through a stoplight on 9/10/2017. I applied my brakes and the pedal went all the way to the floor. The vehicle slowed and I was able to narrowly avoid the truck actually by inches. My car was towed to the Hyundai dealer and has had the abs brake module replaced. The brake fluid recall tl6 was performed 6/17/2013. On 5/26/2016 I took the Genesis to the dealer because of a similar brake failure. Dealer told me everything was normal and sent me home with the car. I was not notified that this has been a danger with this car. I feel it is a serious danger to me and to the safety of the public and I should have been notified of the danger when the fluid recall was done in 2013.

9 Brakes Failed problem

Failure Date: 05/30/2016

The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Genesis. While driving 5 mph, the brakes failed. The contact continued to depress the brake pedal and it traveled to the floorboard of the vehicle. The contact was able to use the brakes just enough to get the vehicle to a dealer. The dealer repaired the brakes, but the issue recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 47,000.

10 Brakes Failed problem

Failure Date: 02/10/2016

Brake pedal occasionally will not engage the brakes until it is at the floor. Feels like a brake failure at first and the pedal moves all the way to the floor before the brakes engage. Almost had a wreck running into the back of someone from this. It does not do this all the time, but is now happening more frequently. Usually once or twice a week.

11 Brakes Failed problem

Failure Date: 03/17/2014

While traveling at about 10mph in a parking lot the brake pedal went to the floor when I tried to stop. There was minimal braking. The brakes started to work normally and then failed again within minutes. The car was then towed to the dealer. The dealer said there was no recall on my car and so did Hyundai. I researched the NHTSA data base and found the recall related to brake failures in the Genesis which would have affected my car. I have never received a recall notice even though my car was produced 3/24/12 and according to NHTSA all cars produced up to and including 3/28/12 were to have been recalled .



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