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HYUNDAI GENESIS 2012 Safety and Reliability Reviews By Consumers
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| Electrical System | 2 Review(s) | |||
| Exterior Lighting Turn Signal | 1 Review(s) | |||
| Power Train Manual Transmission | 1 Review(s) | |||
| Seat Belts | 3 Review(s) | |||
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 Review(s) | |||
| Structure | 1 Review(s) | |||
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 Review(s) | |||
| Vehicle Speed Control Cruise Control | 1 Review(s) | |||
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I own a 2009 Hyundai genesis I've had it for only 4mos now and im already having trouble with the esc and check engine light coming on. And it is scary when you are going down interstate at 75-80miles per hr then start loosing power it has happene '09 Genesis 3.8. In Aug. 2011 the 'ESC' and 'Check Engine' lights turn 'on' and no control of throttle. Had to pull off side of road, restart engine. Happened 6 times returning to home. Dealer repaired car on Aug. 11, 2011. Returning from my 2010 hyundai genesis coupe with automatic transmission has a very slow start. I step on the gas from a red light and it moves very slowly even when you give it more gas. the engine just revs up and eventually will go faster. But by then cars i
HYUNDAI GENESIS 2012 Safety Review #10430044
HYUNDAI GENESIS 2012 car safety problem was reported on Oct 20, 2010.HYUNDAI GENESIS 2012, manufactured by HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with SEAT BELTS . THE REAR CENTER SEAT BELT ANCHOR AND THE LEFT SEAT BELT ANCHOR ARE REVERSED. WHEN ONE PASSENGER FASTENS THERE SEAT BELT IT COVERS THE ANCHOR POINT FOR THE OTHER PASSENGER. THE ONLY WAY TO CONNECT BOTH IS TO TWIST THE SEAT BELTS ACROSS EACH OTHER. IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT, THE APPLIED FORCES WOULD NOT BE IN LINE WITH THE SEAT BELT ANCHOR POINTS AND WOULD MOST LIKELY NOT CONFORM TO THE INTENDED DESIGNS PARAMETERS. THE HYUNDAI DEALER HAS LOOKED AT THE PROBLEM AND AGREES THAT THE ANCHOR POINTS ARE BACKWARDS. THUS FAR HYUNDAI HAS REFUSED TO ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THERE IS ANY PROBLEM. *TR.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):KMHGC4DD3CU. HYUNDAI GENESIS 2012 problem was reported in HOLYOKE, MA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS.
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HYUNDAI GENESIS 2012 Safety Review #10435617
HYUNDAI GENESIS 2012 car safety problem was reported on Oct 07, 2011.HYUNDAI GENESIS 2012, manufactured by HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC . I HAVE HAD NO ACCIDENTS FOR OVER 20 YEARS, NOW I HAVE TWO FENDER BENDERS - REAR END COLLISIONS. THE FIRST ONE, 10/07/11, WAS AT LESS THAN OR ABOUT 5MPH AND I REMEMBER BRAKING AS USUAL BUT IT FAILED TO STOP AND REAR ENDED THE VEHICLE IN FRONT. ONLY MINOR DAMAGES DUE TO THE SPEED INVOLVED. NEXT, TODAY 11/14/11, I BRAKED WHEN A TRUCK CUT ME OFF AND MERGED ON TO THE FREEWAY FROM AN EXIT ONLY LANE AT THE LAST MINUTE, STILL IT MADE CONTACT WITH THAT TRUCK, THIS TIME MODERATE DAMAGE TO MY VEHICLE AND NONE TO THE TRUCK. THE SPEED HERE WAS ABOUT 10-15MPH. I HAVE OBSERVED THAT WHEN I PUT MY LEG ON THE BRAKE PEDAL WHILE STARTING, IT GOES DOWN A LITTLE BIT WHICH MAY BE NORMAL, BUT, I AM AFRAID THAT SUCH A TRAVEL / PLY COULD HAVE HAPPENED DURING THE ABOVE TWO COLLISIONS BECAUSE I COULD NOT BELIEVE THAT IT TRAVELED EVEN AFTER I SLAMMED ON THE BRAKES. *TR.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 900 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):KMHHT6KD6CU. HYUNDAI GENESIS 2012 problem was reported in YORBA LINDA, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 5 mph.
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HYUNDAI GENESIS 2012 Safety Review #10436315
HYUNDAI GENESIS 2012 car safety problem was reported on Oct 04, 2011.HYUNDAI GENESIS 2012, manufactured by HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with SEAT BELTS . THE REAR CENTER SEAT BELT ANCHOR AND THE LEFT SEAT BELT ANCHOR ARE REVERSED. WHEN ONE PASSENGER FASTENS THEIR SEAT BELT IT COVERS THE ANCHOR POINT FOR THE OTHER PASSENGER. THE ONLY WAY TO CONNECT BOTH IS TO TWIST THE SEAT BELTS ACROSS EACH OTHER. IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT, THE APPLIED FORCES WOULD NOT BE IN LINE WITH THE SEAT BELT ANCHOR POINTS AND WOULD MOST LIKELY NOT CONFORM TO THE INTENDED DESIGNS PARAMETERS. THIS ALSO CAUSES THE SEAT BELTS TO GO ACROSS MY GRAND CHILDRENS NECKS WHEN THEY ARE IN THE BACK SEAT IN THEIR BOOSTER SEATS WHICH WOULD CAUSE THEM SERIOUS HARM IN A ACCIDENT. THE HYUNDAI DEALER HAS LOOKED AT THE PROBLEM AND AGREES THAT THE ANCHOR POINTS ARE BACKWARDS BUT THEY SAID THAT IT CANNOT BE REVERSED DUE TO THE WAY THE CAR IS DESIGNED. *TR.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):KMHGC4DD0CU. HYUNDAI GENESIS 2012 problem was reported in PHILADELPHIA, PA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS.
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HYUNDAI GENESIS 2012 Safety Review #10439815
HYUNDAI GENESIS 2012 car safety problem was reported on Dec 13, 2011.HYUNDAI GENESIS 2012, manufactured by HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with SEAT BELTS . REAR LEFT AND CENTER INBOARD FEMALE SEAT BELT BUCKLES ARE REVERSED. THIS PREVENTS USE OF THE CENTER BELT WHEN THE LEFT OUTBOARD SEAT BELT IS BUCKLED AS THE BELT COVERS THE INBOARD CENTER BUCKLE. NEED DEALER RECALL TO FIX PROBLEM AND HAVE HYUNDAI RECOGNIZE THEIR PROBLEM. *TR.Mileage was 1050 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):KMHGC4DD7CU. HYUNDAI GENESIS 2012 problem was reported in BEE CAVE, TX. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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HYUNDAI GENESIS 2012 Safety Review #10452150
HYUNDAI GENESIS 2012 car safety problem was reported on Mar 09, 2012.HYUNDAI GENESIS 2012, manufactured by HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with VISIBILITY . HAVE A WHITISH, GREY CONDENSATION CREEPING UP ABOUT 3" FROM THE LOWER PART OF THE WINDSHIELD AND ALSO ON THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR WINDOWS, FRONT AND BACK AND THE REAR WINDOW. ACTUALLY LOOKS LIKE MOLD. *JS AT THE DEALERSHIP, CHECKED OUT 5 OTHER GENESIS, THEY ALL HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. NO OTHER MODEL OF HYUNDAI'S HAD THIS PROBLEM. THIS MOLDY LOOKING CONDENSATION/MOISTURE IS INSIDE THE WINDOW ITSELF, NOT TOUCHABLE ON EITHER SIDE OF WINDOW. AFTER DRIVING FOR A WHILE THE MOLDY APPEARANCE SUBSIDES AND THE WINDOWS APPEAR LIKE DOUBLE PANE WINDOWS WITH A BROKEN SEAL. .Mileage was 256 miles. HYUNDAI GENESIS 2012 problem was reported in SEATTLE, WA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 35 mph.
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HYUNDAI GENESIS 2012 Safety Review #10455945
HYUNDAI GENESIS 2012 car safety problem was reported on Apr 20, 2012.HYUNDAI GENESIS 2012, manufactured by HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION . VERY BAD KNOCKING WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSION. THIS OCCURRED WHILE CLUTCH PEDAL WAS DISENGAGED AND TRANSMISSION IN NEUTRAL. *JS.Mileage was 1500 miles. HYUNDAI GENESIS 2012 problem was reported in HAZLE TOWNSHIP, PA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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HYUNDAI GENESIS 2012 Safety Review #10462290
HYUNDAI GENESIS 2012 car safety problem was reported on June 02, 2012.HYUNDAI GENESIS 2012, manufactured by HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 HYUNDAI GENESIS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE ATTEMPTED TO USE THE CRUISE CONTROL FEATURE AND THE FEATURE FAILED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE WAS DRIVING 30 MPH AND WANTED TO ACCELERATE UP TO 40 MPH, BUT WHEN HE STOPPED ACCELERATING WITH THE SWITCH, THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE ON ITS OWN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE HAD TO DISENGAGE THE CRUISE CONTROL IN ORDER TO SLOW THE VEHICLE DOWN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR AN INSPECTION. THE DEALER TEST DROVE THE VEHICLE AND STATED THAT THERE WAS NO PROBLEM. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OPERATING AS NORMAL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 200. UPDATED 7/23/12 *CN UPDATED 07/30/12.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 200 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):KMHGC4DD4CU. HYUNDAI GENESIS 2012 problem was reported in WESTERVILLE, OH. Vehicle was purchased on 20120602. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. HYUNDAI GENESIS 2012 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. HYUNDAI GENESIS 2012 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 30 mph.
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HYUNDAI GENESIS 2012 Safety Review #10462290
HYUNDAI GENESIS 2012 car safety problem was reported on June 02, 2012.HYUNDAI GENESIS 2012, manufactured by HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 HYUNDAI GENESIS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE ATTEMPTED TO USE THE CRUISE CONTROL FEATURE AND THE FEATURE FAILED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE WAS DRIVING 30 MPH AND WANTED TO ACCELERATE UP TO 40 MPH, BUT WHEN HE STOPPED ACCELERATING WITH THE SWITCH, THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE ON ITS OWN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE HAD TO DISENGAGE THE CRUISE CONTROL IN ORDER TO SLOW THE VEHICLE DOWN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR AN INSPECTION. THE DEALER TEST DROVE THE VEHICLE AND STATED THAT THERE WAS NO PROBLEM. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OPERATING AS NORMAL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 200. UPDATED 7/23/12 *CN UPDATED 07/30/12.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 200 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):KMHGC4DD4CU. HYUNDAI GENESIS 2012 problem was reported in WESTERVILLE, OH. Vehicle was purchased on 20120602. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. HYUNDAI GENESIS 2012 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. HYUNDAI GENESIS 2012 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 30 mph.
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HYUNDAI GENESIS 2012 Safety Review #10462437
HYUNDAI GENESIS 2012 car safety problem was reported on July 01, 2011.HYUNDAI GENESIS 2012, manufactured by HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 HYUNDAI GENESIS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS EQUIPPED WITH A CONVENIENCE THREE BLINK TURN SIGNAL FEATURE THAT DID NOT ALLOW FOR TURN SIGNAL BLINKS TO BE CHOSEN BETWEEN ONE, TWO OR THREE BLINKS; LIKE THE REST OF THE CONVENIENCE FEATURES USUALLY FUNCTION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER TURNING THE CONVENIENCE TURN SIGNAL FEATURE ON, THERE WAS NO OPTION TO CANCEL THE TURN SIGNAL AFTER HE HAD REALIZED THERE WAS NO NEED FOR TURNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TURN SIGNAL BLINKED THREE TIMES EVEN AFTER HE HAD THE FEATURE IN LOCK POSITION AND SELECTED TO CANCEL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 600 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 8,900. UPDATED 08/28/12*LJ UPDATED 8/31/2012 *JS THE CONSUMER STATED THERE IS NO WAY TO MANUALLY CANCEL POSTION A TURN SIGNAL IMMEDIATELY. POSITION B'S 1.8 SECOND ACTIVATION IS TOO LONG AND DOES NOT WORK. THERE IS NO WAY TO CHANGE FROM 3 BLINKS TO 1 OR 2. UPDATED 09/4/2012 *JS.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 600 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):KMHGC4DD9CU. HYUNDAI GENESIS 2012 problem was reported in LOS ALTOS, CA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20110616. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. HYUNDAI GENESIS 2012 drive type:RWD. FUEL TYPE: GAS. HYUNDAI GENESIS 2012 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. DEALER'S NAME: STEVENS GREEK HYUNDAI . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 408-249-1200 . DEALER'S CITY: SANTA CLARA . DEALER'S STATE CODE: CA. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 95051 .
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HYUNDAI GENESIS 2012 Safety Review #10471445
HYUNDAI GENESIS 2012 car safety problem was reported on July 16, 2012.HYUNDAI GENESIS 2012, manufactured by HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with COMMUNICATIONS:BACK UP ALARM . BACK UP CAMERA DID NOT FUNCTION WHEN VEHICLE WAS PUT IN REVERSE. BACK UP CAMERA CAME ON WHEN VEHICLE WAS PUT IN DRIVE AND STAYED ON FOR A BLOCK OR SO WHILE CAR WAS DRIVEN FORWARD. GPS MAP THEN WAS ACTIVATED, BUT DISPLAY FROZE, THEN ENTIRE SCREEN WENT BLANK. VIDEO SYSTEM THEN RE-BOOTED ITSELF. THIS WAS REPEATED SEVERAL TIMES BEFORE THE GPS STAYED ON THE VIDEO SCREEN AS IT IS DESIGNED TO FUNCTION. THE INTERMITTENT OPERATION OF THE GPS WAS DISTRACTING AND COULD HAVE RESULTED IN THE DRIVER NOT BEING ABLE TO VIEW DRIVING DIRECTIONS. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 11500 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):KMHGC4DD2CU. HYUNDAI GENESIS 2012 problem was reported in LAKEWOOD, NJ. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 2 mph.
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HYUNDAI GENESIS 2012 Safety Review #10471445
HYUNDAI GENESIS 2012 car safety problem was reported on July 16, 2012.HYUNDAI GENESIS 2012, manufactured by HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . BACK UP CAMERA DID NOT FUNCTION WHEN VEHICLE WAS PUT IN REVERSE. BACK UP CAMERA CAME ON WHEN VEHICLE WAS PUT IN DRIVE AND STAYED ON FOR A BLOCK OR SO WHILE CAR WAS DRIVEN FORWARD. GPS MAP THEN WAS ACTIVATED, BUT DISPLAY FROZE, THEN ENTIRE SCREEN WENT BLANK. VIDEO SYSTEM THEN RE-BOOTED ITSELF. THIS WAS REPEATED SEVERAL TIMES BEFORE THE GPS STAYED ON THE VIDEO SCREEN AS IT IS DESIGNED TO FUNCTION. THE INTERMITTENT OPERATION OF THE GPS WAS DISTRACTING AND COULD HAVE RESULTED IN THE DRIVER NOT BEING ABLE TO VIEW DRIVING DIRECTIONS. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 11500 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):KMHGC4DD2CU. HYUNDAI GENESIS 2012 problem was reported in LAKEWOOD, NJ. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 2 mph.
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HYUNDAI GENESIS 2012 Safety Review #10476345
HYUNDAI GENESIS 2012 car safety problem was reported on Aug 20, 2012.HYUNDAI GENESIS 2012, manufactured by Hyundai Motor Company had a problem with STRUCTURE . 2012 HYUNDAI GENESIS. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO DEFECTIVE UNIBODY *TGW 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. .Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):KMHHT6KD6CU. HYUNDAI GENESIS 2012 problem was reported in PARMA, OH. Vehicle was purchased on 20120327. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. HYUNDAI GENESIS 2012 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. DEALER'S NAME: RICK CASE . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 440-703-1256 . DEALER'S CITY: BEDFORD . DEALER'S STATE CODE: OH. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 44146 .
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HYUNDAI GENESIS 2012 Safety Review #10478832
HYUNDAI GENESIS 2012 car safety problem was reported on Aug 03, 2009.HYUNDAI GENESIS 2012, manufactured by Hyundai Motor Company had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . THE LCD INFORMATION DISPLAY LOCATED BETWEEN THE SPEEDOMETER AND TACH IS TOO DIM TO READ DURING THE DAY UNLESS THE CAR IS IN THE SHADE. THIS CREATES A SAFETY HAZARD SINCE CERTAIN INFO IS NECESSARY WHILE DRIVING AND CANNOT BE SEEN UNDER THE STATED CONDITIONS. THE BRIGHTNESS CANNOT BE ADJUSTED. I HAVE CONTACTED HYUNDAI AND THEY RECOGNIZE THE PROBLEM BUT SAID THERE IS NO REPAIR AVAILABLE. IT IS POSSIBLE THIS ONLY APPLIES TO THE 2012 NON-RSPEC 5.0 MODEL SINCE I HAVE TALKED TO OTHER OWNERS WITH THE RSPEC AND THEY DON'T HAVE THE PROBLEM. OTHER SIMILAR MODELS ON MY DEALER'S LOT HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM. PLEASE REPLY, THANKS. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 36 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):KMHGC4DH2CU. HYUNDAI GENESIS 2012 problem was reported in LAS CRUCES, NM. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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