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Electronic stability controlPart report

2009 Hyundai Genesis Electronic stability control Problems

Complaints
8about this part
Share
3%of 235 total for the year
Median mileage
41,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2009 Hyundai Genesis, 3% of the 235 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 41,000 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“While traveling on the highway, the brake pedal went nearly to the floor before the car began to decelerate. It was clear that the car could only slow moderately regardless of how hard I pressed the brake pedal, and there was no brake engagement at the top of the pedal travel. At home, I took photos of the pedal displacement relative to the firewall and can provide them. Photo 1 shows the state of the pedal when I arrived home. Imagine the amount of pedal force you might use while parallel parking or slowing for an off ramp on the highway. …”

NHTSA complaint #10676155, filed 2015-01, 41,000 miles

“While driving at 65 MPH in 4 lane I-95 rush hour traffic, the check engine light and the ESC light both came on and the car would not accelerate. Pressing on the gas pedal had no effect. I turned on flashers and drifted my way through 3 lanes and pulled over and restarted the car. The check engine light came on but not the ESC light. The car ran a bit rough with the check engine light on. The exact same thing happened the next day. I took the car to the dealer, and they replaced the throttle position sensor. …”

NHTSA complaint #10516011, filed 2013-06, 85,100 miles

“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. …”

NHTSA complaint #10502374, filed 2013-03, 40,055 miles

“While driving at 65 MPH, the check engine light and the ESC light both came on and the car would not accelerate. Pressing on the gas pedal had no effect. I pulled over and restarted the car. The check engine light came on but not the ESC light. The car ran a bit rough with the check engine light on. The exact same thing happened the next day. I took the car to the dealer, and they replaced the throttle position sensor. Based on owner reports at the Genesis owners web site, this has happened to many owners of 2009 v6 Hyundai Genesis. …”

NHTSA complaint #10403434, filed 2011-05, 16,037 miles

“Hyundai Genesis 3.8l v6 2009 model 1. Steering pull to left - significant pull despite alignment fix 2. Brake jam at low speeds including at traffic light stops 3. Steering noise - when turning left during car parking and back-up 4. Engine noise like motor cycle when driving at moderate speeds 30-65 miles/hour.”

NHTSA complaint #10296408, filed 2009-12, 250 miles

Electronic stability control: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201622%
201531%
201415%
201332%
201231%
201011%
200983%

Other parts of the 2009 Hyundai Genesis

Brakes
125 complaints
Electrical system
29 complaints
Exterior lighting
24 complaints
Other or unknown
22 complaints
Steering
21 complaints
Vehicle speed control
16 complaints
Engine
13 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
10 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaints
Air bags
5 complaints
Fuel system
5 complaints
Seats
4 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2009 Hyundai Genesis

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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