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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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KMHGC4DE0BU••••••2011 Hyundai GENESIS
This build draws 1.9× more complaints than the average 2011 Hyundai GENESIS build (7 vs 4).
7on this build
115on the model
32builds in total
1involved a fire
1injuries
Most reportedService Brakes 3Hydraulic 2Seats 1Power Train 1
What owners of this build wrote
Electrical SystemfireAug 2016
Complaint: total loss of vehicle due to electrical wiring harness failure. After recall 13V113000, 04/01/13, exterior lighting:brake lights: switch was fixed by dealership, we had repeated problems with interior lights failing, then with license plate light blowing out, and as…
Unknown Or OtherMay 2021
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai genesis. The contact stated that the brake pedal was squishy which resulted in farther brake pedal travel while attempting to stop the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The vehicle was not…
Service BrakesDec 2018
I purchased my used pre-certified hyundai genesis 20 11 car in february 2014 and shortly thereafter I found that my brakes which originally were firm would go down to the floor or nearly to the floor within 6 months I did some research on the car and found that in 2013 hyundai…
VisibilityJan 2017
I was driving down the highway at approximately 70 mph at just a little past dusk when out of nowhere I heard a very loud pop. At first I assumed that my windshield had been hit by a large rock or something that had been kicked up off the road and I immediately began looking for…
Power TrainMay 2016
When accelerating while turning a corner the engine loses power completely. In a heavy traffic situation this has caused near accidents and oncoming drivers to slam on the brakes. Vehicle begins at a dead stop. 1/2 way thru the turn there is always a complete loss of power and…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN KMHGC4DE0BU129883 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.