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KMHGC46F19U044826
Basic Information
Vehicle Make
HYUNDAI
Vehicle Model
Genesis
Vehicle Trim
BH
Additional Information
Error Text
0 - VIN decoded clean. Check Digit (9th position) is correct
Vehicle Descriptor
KMHGC46F*9U
Manufacturer Name
HYUNDAI MOTOR CO
Model Year
2009
Plant City
ULSAN
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
Plant Country
SOUTH KOREA
Plant Company Name
Hyundai Motor Company
Body Class
Sedan/Saloon
Doors
4
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating From
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating To
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Displacement (CC)
4600.0
Displacement (CI)
280.70922283576
Displacement (L)
4.6
Fuel Type - Primary
Gasoline
Valve Train Design
Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC)
Seat Belt Type
Manual
Other Restraint System Info
Advanced air bag or Depowered airbag with suppression
Front Air Bag Locations
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Type
Direct
VIN Breakdown
KMH
World Manufacturer Identifier
GC46F
Vehicle Descriptor Section
1
Check Digit
9U044826
Vehicle Identifier Section
NHTSA Safety Rating
Overall Rating
N/A
Frontal Crash
N/A
Side Crash
N/A
Data Source
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) crash test program
EPA Fuel Economy
City
18 MPG
Highway
27 MPG
Combined
21 MPG
Annual Fuel Cost
$3,200
CO2 Emissions
423.1904761904762 g/mi
Fuel Type
Regular
Safety Recalls (3 Found)
Total Recalls
3
Vehicle
2009 HYUNDAI Genesis
Source
NHTSA Database
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2009-2011 Hyundai Genesis vehicles manufactured April 30, 2008, to November 21, 2010, and 2011 Hyundai Equus vehicles manufactured July 31, 2010, to November 21, 2010. Due to a circuit failure, the stop lamps in the affected vehicles may not ill...
Consequence:
A following vehicle may not recognize that the vehicle is slowing or coming to a stop if the stop lamps on the vehicle do not illuminate as expected. There is an increased risk of a rear-end crash as
Remedy:
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will repair the stop lamp switch circuit, free of charge. Hyundai issued an interim notification to owners on January 6, 2015. The recall began on March 23, 20
Campaign: 14V713000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2006-2009 Accent, model year 2007-2011 Azera, Sonata and Sante Fe,2006-2011 Tucson, 2009-2011 Elantra Touring, 2007-2010 Elantra, 2008-2011 Veracruz, 2009-2011 Genesis, 2010-2011 Genesis Coupe, 2007-2008 Entourage, and 2006-2008 Tiburo...
Consequence:
Failure to illuminate the stop lamps during braking or inability to disengage the cruise control could increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, when the ignition is in the 'ON' position, the trans
Remedy:
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the stop lamp switch, free of charge. The safety recall began on April 22, 2013. Owners may contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's recall
Campaign: 13V113000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID
Hyundai is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 Genesis vehicles manufactured April 30, 2008, through March 28, 2012. The vehicles may contain brake fluid which does not protect against corrosion of the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU).
Consequence:
If the module corrodes, reduced brake effectiveness may result, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy:
Hyundai will notify owners and instruct them to bring their vehicle to a dealer for service. Hyundai will inspect the HECU module for proper operation, and will replace the modules as necessary. Hyu
Campaign: 13V489000
Owner Complaints (234)
Total Complaints
234
Crashes Reported
15
Injuries Reported
3
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
"Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2009 Hyundai Genesis. The contact discovered a mileage discrepancy after the purchase of the vehicle. The vehicle was a dealer sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 121,000. It was later discov..."
ODI #11691818
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
"Light on the dash showing "airbags" is lighting up for the first time since I've owned this vehicle. I remember there being a recall regarding a switch or something pertaining to the airbags sometime in the past, but not sure if this was the concer..."
ODI #11680903
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