Engine And Engine Cooling Problems of Hyundai Genesis - part 1

- I was driving down the road and the engine just died. When the tow truck driver showed up, he made a comment that 'he picks one of these cars (Hyundai Genesis) up almost everyday for the same issue'. He was the first to tell us the engine seized. - depending on location of where this happened (ex. Freeway with no place to pull over), this could have been a very dangerous situation. - the dealer has let us know that the engine did seize - the vehicle has only been inspected by the Hyundai dealership service team - no prior warning signals were present before the engine seized note - we have full service records for this vehicle.

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Total engine failure due to bearing displacement which caused the engine to fail and throw a rod. This caused 3 holes in the engine block which caused oil to pour out onto the highway. There have been multiple class action lawsuits with Hyundai due to the same issue with other Hyundai models, and I believe that this vehicle should have an engine recall as well. This is a safety issue which can cause collisions and potentially lead to injury or death.

I've been bringing my car to a repair shop over and over for the past month. Myself and the repair shop had to put a quart of oil once a week in the vehicle. I have spent on numerous things to get down to the problem. The engine is leaking oil. I downloadwd proof leading to the problem I need to get fixed. The problem is still there.

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The contact owns a 2014 Hyundai Genesis coupe. The contact stated while driving 60 mph, the vehicle failed to properly respond. The oil warning light was illuminated, with clicking sound coming from the engine sounded. Additionally, there was smoke coming from the vehicle. The dealer where the vehicle was purchased was contacted and the dealer sent a tow truck to tow the vehicle to the dealer. The vehicle was diagnosed with a blown piston, due to the vehicle being driven the wrong way and causing engine failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was not made aware of the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 119,515.

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I just purchased a 2015 Hyundai Genesis 3. 8 4 door sedan 1/10/2025. Randomly lately the car does a slight jerk and the screen goes black, that happened about 5 times in just a few weeks. Twice the car shutoff and back on at slow speed coming to a stop, and then entering into a parking lot. Same day at 65-70 mph on the freeway it jerked hard and the engine turned off and on. Very scary and dangerous!! I did not see anything on recalls that would pertain to this happening. All recalls have been done on this car, that's what it indicated. Service guy wasn't sure. This is a random thing. I could leave my car with them but they'd have to drive it a lot for long periods before it might actually happen again.

When the car gets wet, it sends my dashboard lights flashing, and I’m able to put the car in gear without stepping on the brake, I brought it to numerous of Honda dealerships and other mechanical shops, and they are undetermined to find the cause.

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I am submitting this complaint regarding a catastrophic engine failure in my 2013 Hyundai Genesis coupe while driving at 70 mph on the highway. Without any prior warning, the engine suddenly started making a loud knocking noise from under the hood, and shortly after, the car lost power. There were no check engine lights or other indicators signaling an issue before the failure. I was able to safely pull the car over to the side of the highway without further incident, but the engine was completely inoperable. The vehicle has since been inspected by a certified mechanic, who confirmed that the engine failure was due to a mechanical defect, likely tied to the known issues with Hyundai’s 2. 0t engines. These engines have been reported to suffer from bearing failures and lubrication problems that can lead to catastrophic engine failure, which is consistent with my experience. Despite being aware of this widespread issue, Hyundai has yet to issue a recall for the affected vehicles, which is a serious safety concern. Drivers are at risk of unexpected engine failure with no prior warning, especially at high speeds, as was the case in my incident. I believe Hyundai’s failure to act and address this issue puts the safety of drivers in jeopardy. I am requesting that the national highway traffic safety administration (NHTSA) investigate this matter and encourage Hyundai to issue a recall for these vehicles. The vehicle is available for inspection upon request to further support the investigation. Thank you for your attention to this serious safety issue.

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.

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Oil levels leaking and consumption issues.

I was driving normally on the highway when my a loud noise came from the front of my car. My engine completely died, I was able to get on the shoulder of the road before power steering died. After taking it to a mechanic a rod had went thru the engine block. There was no warning at all. Hyundai has had a recall on 2. 0t engines but not for the Genesis engine. This failure and destruction of my engine follows with the warnings and outcomes that the recall for other 2. 0t engines.

Oil pressure sending unit sensor failed and triggered oil light to come on.

There was a recall on some Hyundai engines from 2011-2012. I have been told by Hyundai that my vehicle was not included in the recall as it is a 2013. It is the same engine and has malfunctioned in one of the cylinders rendering the car inoperable because of that engine malfunction. The car has had routine maintenance and is at 100k miles.

Oil light is on after 65k miles , defective component recalled in korea already.

The oil pressure sensor is causing a oil light. This is a known issue on these cars and engines due to a faulty sesnsor. There even is a recall in korea for the same cars; however, there is not one in the us.

The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Genesis. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, he heard an abnormal rattling sound emanating from the engine compartment, after which the vehicle lost all motive power. The contact was able to pull to the shoulder of the roadway, where the vehicle failed to restart. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed a failure with the engine. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure reoccurred a week later. The vehicle was towed back to the independent mechanic, who again diagnosed a failure with the engine and informed that the engine again needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure reoccurred three additional times. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and a case was opened. The failure mileage was unknown.

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Defective connecting-rod bearing(s) that wore out prematurely and damaged the engine while driving on the interstate at approximately 70 mph. Vehicle has less than 80,000 miles. My engine immediately lost the ability to accelerate sufficiently, but I was able to pull off the next exit and have the vehicle towed to the dealership and grabbed a lyft home from richmond to williamsburg, va. Vehicle is at the williamsburg Hyundai dealership now being diagnosed and I am awaiting their call and repair determination, and I have had my vehicle serviced at the same dealer for many years. When the vehicle's engine "broke" I heard clunking noises and the oil pressure light came on.

Factory recall 24v-107: on [xxx] took car to haselwood Hyundai of bremerton wa. For manf. Recall Genesis starter solenoid water contamination. Recall was completed in 2 hours when driving home car went into emergency mode and shut down on freeway with completely dead battery. Was told by dealership they would not pay 1200 tow bill. Applied for aaa membership and was approved. Car was towed back to dealership on August 28th with approx. 100 miles driven since Aug 9th. Dealership had no idea that costs would be reimbursed by Hyundai. Had they known this the car would have been towed ASAP after breakdown. Note: this vehicle had no issues prior to this factory recall being installed. On August 29 service adviser brandon said alternator and battery needed replacement. This made no sense because car had no electrical problems prior to factory install. Authorized dealer to replace this equipment if necessary since I would be reimbursed. Sept 2nd paid dealer $1,567. 00 for repairs. After leaving dealer car ran for 62 miles went into emergency mode with completely dead battery. Sept 3rd car again towed into dealership. My car has run for a total of 4 hours since Aug 9th factory recall repair. I've been without transportation going on 4 weeks because of this incident. Hence, I write to text to you asking for assistance in getting this incident over with. I thank you in advance for your time and interest in this request. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

These cars has some serious engine issues they are literally defective I've had 5 different engines installed in my car I keep the maintenance up on my car but its still no luck with the engines I've risked my life from almost having accidents due to engine failure I have proof that these calls have been engines and I honestly feel like it's a serious issue that needs to be adjusted.

I have been told to not park my car in the garage or near any structure. A fire could happen any time, while driving, or parked in the garage or outside the garage. I've spoken to a Genesis representative who told me they could not give me a loaner until they have a fix. My wife is 80 and handicapped. I'm 83 and we're very concerned about our safety. We live in a condo community that has no room to park on the street, so I'm parking behind my garage. I believe all these things are special circumstances and warrant special dispensation. It sure would take some stress out of lives if we could get a loaner.

Engine knocking. Sounds like rod thrown and bushings shot. Happened out of nowhere. Was driving 20mph and it just started banging. Doesn’t matter the speed. Feels incredibly unsafe. Seems like a similar issue to the engine recall Hyundai did for other models/years with theta engines. There are several similar reports of engine failure from others with the same car found online. Hyundai says I need a new(used) engine for $10k.

Engine warning light is showing up constantly, so visited Hyundai dealer, valencia, but did not do anything. When visiting another repair shop, technician advised it is related to stater assembly safety recall. Hyundai did not do anything regarding this recall even there is probable fire explosion. It is seriousely worried about this matter. Please help this one. Thank you.

The contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Genesis. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was being diagnosed. The vehicle had remained at the dealer for four months. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the failure could be related to NHTSA campaign number: 24v107000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 61,000.

The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Genesis. The contact stated while driving 10 mph, the vehicle stalled in the middle of the road. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated he shifted to park(p) and pressed the push to start button, and the vehicle restarted. The contact was able to continue driving. The contact stated the vehicle scanner was unable to read diagnostic trouble codes for the failure. The contact stated that the failure recurred while driving. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 85,000.

My 2013 Hyundai Genesis coupe with the 2. 0l theta ii engine that was part of a recall from Hyundai for other vehicles engine crapped out. It's the same issue from the same years as the other thetaii recall, but because my car is a different model I am not covered in the class action lawsuit. Cars should not stop working at 64k miles and car companies should not skirt their responsibility when other engines of the same type have failed.

Was driving home from work, turned at intersection and car just died while in motion/traffic. No check engine line, no low oil indicator, no overheat, no warning whatsoever. Was able to coast to adjacent intersection and police officer helped push off to side. Tried to restart but engine just wouldn’t turn over. Electrical fine, dashboard lit up. Towed it to my mechanic and he suspected either alternator or intercooler hose failure. But when he checked it out, nothing, inexplicably could not get engine to crank. I’ve religiously babied this car with ams oil full synthetic - signature series sae 5w-30 every 7. 5k-8k miles, premium gas, regularly maintained. Though I am at high mileage (121,873 mi), I honestly expected longer life for the engine. I just got no warning whatsoever.

My car caught on fire after going to Hyundai and being told “the only thing you have to worry about is your breaks locking up. My car was parked in the driveway and caught on fire from the engine bay.

I bought a 2015 Hyundai Genesis g80 and 3 weeks after I had the vehicle the car would not start I’m currently without a vehicle a possibly a job I need help with the situation I called their dealer they told me not to bring it to them because there was nothing they could do they said now I’m stuck in a bad situation I need help with this .

My 2016 Hyundai Genesis has several open recalls. I cannot get a dealership to help me get these issues resolved. One recall in particular Hyundai recall number 254 is causing major safety issues. My car does not start 90% of the time without being jumped and now the car will die out while driving. It has caused me to almost wreck several times. I have called all of the local Hyundai dealerships none of which say they can get me in for weeks and that there is no fix for my problem. If I do get to someone to book an appointment, when they hear the problem they put me on permahold and then the line disconnects! this is a major safety issue and needs to be fixed by Hyundai immediately.

The contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Genesis. The contact stated that the driver's side mirror failed to adjust properly to view the surroundings on the driver's side of the vehicle. The failure was causing issues and a need for chiropractic care due to the contact needing to manually turn and adjust to safely view oncoming traffic, which aggravated previous neck and back injuries. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed that the mirror had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. When having the oil changed, the dealer informed the contact of 2 recalls; NHTSA campaign number: 21v160000 (service brakes, hydraulics) and NHTSA campaign number unknown (manufacturer number 252) and service campaign manufacturer number 965 (NHTSA id number unknown). The fuel module, fuse assembly, and relay were replaced or repaired. The vehicle was kept for the remedies to be completed; however, approximately 2-3 weeks after the remedies were completed, the vehicle would hesitate when driving at various speeds, the engine would stall without warning, and the vehicle would fail to start on initial start-up, intermittently. The contact used engine cleaner, seafoam, and lucas cleaner for the engine; however, the engine failure persisted. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, who was not able to provide a diagnosis or make contact for any updates since the vehicle's been returned. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and had 2 cases of the vehicle. The failure mileage was approximately 96,000.

The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Genesis. The contact stated that the vehicle hesitated to start and made a continuous clicking sound before powering on. In addition, while driving at approximately 40 mph the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that the abs, and traction control warning lights illuminated intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with a drained battery. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred and the vehicle was taken to the same independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with a faulty tensioner. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred and the vehicle was taken to the same independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with an unknown failure, the mechanic stated that there was no definite fix and informed the contact to contact the NHTSA hotline. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 210,034. The VIN was not available.

The contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Genesis. The contact stated that when she depressed the push-to-start button, the vehicle failed to start. The contact noticed there was water near the battery compartment. The contact removed the water, but the compartment continued to retain water. The battery, oil, and engine warning lights were illuminated. The contact called the local dealer, who informed her about a recall and referred her to the local Hyundai dealer. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA campaign number: 24v107000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was unknown.

On February 13, 2024, my vehicle was not starting at all, prompting me to seek professional assistance. Subsequently, the car was towed to a nearby auto shop for a comprehensive diagnostic. The findings indicated that the starter was the root cause of the issue and required replacement. Additionally, a battery replacement was deemed necessary. Coincidentally, on the same day, a recall notice was issued regarding the starter, citing a fire risk associated with the component. In light of the recall notice, the vehicle was relocated from the auto shop to my residence. On February 19, 2024, the car was then towed to the dealership for further investigation and confirmation of the starter diagnostic, as advised by Hyundai corporate by an agent named, doreen. I contacted Hyundai corporate on Friday, February 16, 2024, seeking guidance about the starter diagnosis. Their recommendation was to have the car towed to the dealership to validate the starter issue. She stated they will be able to expedite the resolution process at a national level once the dealership confirms the diagnosis. Today, on February 21, 2024, capitol Hyundai in san jose, CA, associate by the name of ali lee, informed me that the starter was not the culprit; rather, it was identified as a "faulty" new battery installed six months ago. This revelation is disconcerting, especially considering that the car, parked for six days, should not have been able to start if the issue was solely related to the battery, as confirmed by the dealership. This report aims to document the sequence of events for future reference and to address potential safety concerns associated with the recalled starter, which poses a fire risk. Moreover, I would like to bring to your attention some pre-existing issues that might be connected to the recall, including light flickering while driving, headlights turning completely off automatically at night on the freeway & challenges w the car windows when using the designated buttons.

Recall from 2014 under Hyundai Genesis bh over brake corrosion and leading to hecu /electrical / wheel stability/electrical wire problems /fire also immobilizer and safety I now have no dash or steering wheel controls believe car was broken into shows signs of elapsed time/fob and controls inside no longer work two fuses inside driver side panel spark even when car is not on took to springfield Hyundai they not only lied and stated my car isn’t under any recall but they stated online they did a safety inspection which is not true I just replaced rear brakes and after barely driving 1,000 miles the brakes are making a wearing metal noise and sound like they are bad again I even stated I had information for the immobilizer since Hyundai didn’t install on any of their vehicles until 2022 now I enter my VIN and it comes up under the 2 door coupe not the sedan (bh) also found archived article from car and driver about the fbi suing Hyundai in 2014 over the exact model and make 2012 Hyundai Genesis bh over brake corrosion accidents and hecu issues causing accidents and other electrical issues now I am scared worried and I am being ignored an neglected driving a car that clearly is not safe and putting my life in danger if I have a tampered VIN from theft of no immobilizer this is Hyundai negligence and now my VIN isn’t showing correctly for my make and model I need help I have videos of fuses sparking and printed recall info for my make and model under NHTSA safety investigations I have never received one recall notice from Hyundai in the mail since I am the owner since 2019 I also show dmv records of many registration transactions for years I owned vehicle I only get one registration per year some shows 2 & 3 prior owner of vehicle worked for a car dealership in woodbury even vehicle history reports aren’t correct.

The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Genesis. The contact stated while driving at approximately 35 mph, the vehicle lost motive power, shut off but was able to coast off the highway. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the electronic computer motherboard needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired due to parts being on backorder. The manufacturer was contacted, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 62,000.

The contact owns a 2014 Hyundai Genesis coupe. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 23v652000 (service brakes, hydraulic) and inquired about the next steps to remedy the recall. The contact was advised that once parts become available a second notice will be mailed, and at that time, she can take the vehicle to a dealer to schedule a recall repair appointment.