The vehicle accelerate on it on when is in park gear. I turn off the engine to stop the acceleration of RPM, I turn off engine when I saw it goes up to 6000 RPM, which I believe it could continue to raise. The vehicle also accelerate on it on when it in drive gear ( local and highway ), I safely pull over, put in park gear ( still accelerate ) and turn off engine. Overall it happen once a month…
2014 Hyundai Genesis cruise control problems
severe 4 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $600 · see cruise control across all vehicles →
Complaints
4
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$600
1crash
When does it fail?
Of the 4 cruise control complaints filed for the 2014 Hyundai Genesis, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 25,000-50,000 mi.
0-25k
25-50k
50-75k
75-100k
100-125k
125-150k
150k+
Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
What stands out
Cruise control accounts for 18% of all owner complaints filed against this vehicle, across 4 categories tracked.
No new NHTSA cruise control complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 8 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.
What owners are reporting 4 most recent
On july 4 2017 at approximately 7:30am et I was waiting to park and had my foot on the brake when suddenly the engine revved and accelerated, moving the car forward and crashing into the passenger rear bumper of a parked Ford f-150. I pressed even harder on the brakes and the car continued to move forward as if it was sliding on ice; it created tire skid marks from my front tires - supporting…
Car began to accelerate after starting and put into gear. I didn't touch the accelerator pedal, nor was the floor mat touching the pedal. I had to put the car in neutral and shut it off. After shutting off and restarting, it did this 3 more times. It accelerated while still in park, almost to 3000 RPM before I shut it off. Fourth time, it restarted without any problems.
Unintended acceleration of vehicle after removing foot from gas pedal. After starting my car and backing up, I put my vehicle into drive. Before I put my foot on the gas pedal, the car began to accelerate by itself without the speed registering on the speedometer or the RPM's registering on the tachometer. No warning lights appeared and continued to do this even after coming to a complete stop.…
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Common questions
How serious is the cruise control problem on the 2014 Hyundai Genesis?
It's a meaningful issue. 4 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $600.
At what mileage does the cruise control typically fail?
Based on the 4 complaints filed, cruise control issues most often appear around 40,333 miles. Some report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 with no symptoms. Maintenance habits matter — vehicles that received timely fluid services and were not regularly overworked tend to last longer.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $600 for cruise control repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to cruise control?
No active recalls currently cover cruise control issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2014/Hyundai/Genesis.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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