Videos: 2009 Hyundai Genesis Crash Tests by the IIHS

That's terrible!
You would never see this senseless injury in a Mercedes-Benz or a BMW. Have you seen the video of the MB E-Class tests? That's _real_ crash testing.

So much for knockoffs. Get a real MB E350 and save your family's lives!

At least Hyundai fixed the problems with the car. I bet they can retrofit pre-Nov.20 cars with a reprogramming and different airbag for the steering wheel.

I guess just because it didn't earn top ratings its first time out absolutely earns it loser status.

Or maybe you guys are just miffed that they DID fix it and you can now have a car just as safe as an M-B for 2/3rds the price....with a Hyundai badge on it.

Recall Date: JUL 07, 2008
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Model Affected: C CLASS
Potential Units Affected: 404

Recall Date:
JUL 07, 2008

Model Affected:
2006 MERCEDES BENZ C CLASS

Summary:
MERCEDES-BENZ IS RECALLING MY 2006-2008 M-CLASS, R-CLASS, MY 2005-2009 SLK-CLASS, MY 2005-2008 C-CLASS, MY 2003-2004 AND 2006-2008 CLK-CLASS, MY 2003-2008 E-CLASS, MY 2004 AND 2008 CL-CLASS, MY 2008 CLS-CLASS, MY 2004 AND 2007-2008 S-CLASS, MY 2003 G-CLASS, AND MY 2003-2004, 2006 AND 2009 SL-CLASS VEHICLES. A SOFTWARE CALIBRATION NUMBER (SCN) CODING RECEIVED ON THE AFFECTED VEHICLES DURING A RECENT WORKSHOP VISIT WAS INCORRECT. DEPENDING ON THE MODEL YEAR AND MODEL AFFECTED, THE RESULTS OF AN INCORRECT SCN CODING CAN AFFECT A NUMBER OF VEHICLE SAFETY AND EMISSION FUNCTIONS INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING TYPES OF FUNCTIONS: (1) THE FUEL GAUGE READINGS MAY BE INCORRECT; (2) A STUCK FUEL-LEVEL SENSOR MAY NOT BE DISPLAYED IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER; (3) THE OBD SYSTEM MAY CAUSE THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE INCORRECTLY; AND, (4) THE SPEEDOMETER MAY BE OUT OF TOLERANCE.

Consequence:
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE ELECTRICAL FUEL PUMP MAY NOT RECEIVE A CRASH SIGNAL THAT IS REQUIRED FOR THE FUEL PUMP TO DISCONNECT AND PREVENT FUTURE FUEL DELIVERY AS DESIGNED.

Remedy:
DEALERS WILL RECODE THE SCN FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 30, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MERCEDES-BENZ AT 1-800-367-6372.

Potential Units Affected:
404

Notes:
MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. 2008 070001
Recall ID # 05V560000 - AIR BAGS - Hide Details
Recall Date: DEC 20, 2005
Component: AIR BAGS
Model Affected: C CLASS
Potential Units Affected: 61000

Recall Date:
DEC 20, 2005

Model Affected:
2006 MERCEDES BENZ C CLASS

Summary:
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SPORT MODEL STEERING WHEELS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION." IN CERTAIN LOW RISK AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT TESTS CONDUCTED BY NHTSA, USING AN OUT-OF-POSITION UNBELTED 5TH PERCENTILE FEMALE CRASH TEST DUMMY, IRREGULARITIES WERE DEMONSTRATED INDICATING THAT OCCUPANTS MAY NOT BE PROPERLY PROTECTED IN A CRASH.

Consequence:
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, AN OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED WHICH COULD RESULT IN INJURIES.

OOPS.
I better get a Genesis. I don't want my WHOLE FAMILY TO BURN IN A FIRE BECAUSE OF A FAULTY ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

LOL, flame wars between Hyundai and MB. That's just proof that the MB zelots see this as a real contender.

finally back to what this site used to be about. The journalists and media outlets provide the facts (and youtube with the visual), then the viewers chime in and start debating. Its so much nicer than reading some of the other articles which beat up the big three and continue to praise vehicles like toyota's with falling reliability. If I wanted to hear something prematurely biased, I'd turn on Fox.

That's terrible!
You would never see this senseless injury in a Lexus.

So much for knockoffs. Get a real Lexus LS460 and save your family's lives! The Toyota LS460 is excellent!

Avoid the Cadillac CTS because it squeaks!

Hey don't knock the CTS. Sure the interior squeaks like hell within a year but that's what being an American interpretation of a German sports sedan is all about. And it can drive up on two wheels.

Go here:

http://www.iihs.org/ratings/rating.aspx?id=703

You'll see that Mercedes made changes to the E-Class and STILL couldn't get a good, so shut up with all the M-B crap already. It's simply not true.

Ooops. Forgot about the 5 Series. Go here:

http://www.iihs.org/ratings/rating.aspx?id=831

Best you'll get from it is a marginal, even after BMW made changes. Rear side air bags are a $385 option. Standard in the Hyundai, it's doubtful they'd make any difference in the BMW because it already gets good marks for the rear seat.