2016 Genesis Sedan Oil Pressure Sensor

[ChicanoCast]

My oil light comes on and off and oil is filled up, any advice on getting the pressure sensor replaced? Dealer will not be cheap since it seems there is a lot of labor to get to it. The part itself is around $200. Sucks because my car only has 60k miles, makes me wonder whats next.

 

[carguy75]

Well ,my advice is to be careful!!! The oil sensor is located on a port that is a part of the lower timing cover. The port is cast aluminum and is not very strong; so it is easy to crack it if you over tighten the oil sensor just a little.

If you crack the oil sensor port then you will need to replace the lower timing cover or have it welded. Either way the lower timing cover will have to come off and it is a very expensive repair. My local Hyundai dealer quoted me about $4500 to replace my lower timing cover that I damaged when trying to change the oil sensor.

I would pay the dealer to change your oil sensor if you can foot the bill.

 

[BlitheFool]

My light started coming on at around 76k miles. I just paid the dealer… my extended warranty covered $600 and I paid $800. Upper intake manifold gasket had to be changed along with the stupid oil sensor. But honestly, well worth it considering the car is in great condition otherwise.

I saw the stories about trying to do it on your own and didn’t want to deal with it.

 

[ChicanoCast]

Is there a way to turn off the warning light? Maybe remove a fuse or unplug a wire?Just while I make up my mind on spending the 1K

 

[joegr]

Is there a way to turn off the warning light? Maybe remove a fuse or unplug a wire?Just while I make up my mind on spending the 1K

No fuse to pull. Disconnect the wire, and you will have a check engine light on too.

 

[snork]

Sadly this oil pressure sensor is a common failure. Happened to my 2015 last February. Link to my post about it: Red oil light on and off with winter freeze.

 

[ChicanoCast]

Sadly this oil pressure sensor is a common failure. Happened to my 2015 last February. Link to my post about it: Red oil light on and off with winter freeze.

I didnt see how many miles your car had when it happened. Do you remember?

 

[ChicanoCast]

I encourage all of you to report it here, if enough of us do we can possibly get refunded for the oil sensor repair and a recall can be placed:

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[snork]

I didnt see how many miles your car had when it happened. Do you remember?

I had about 120k miles.

 

[G-759874]

Mine just went at 95K miles and is currently at the dealer now. They stated there are two sensors, one on top of engine by the intake and one they need to go through the oil pan which involves a lot more labor. Awaiting the estimate but I will get it done by a dealer unfortunately.

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[Serena]

Can anyone explain why this is not a warranty repair? it's not a consumable item, it's not supposed to wear out like an oil filter. it's a safety system that is part of the engine that keeps it from self-destructing.... I'm having same problem with my 2015 Genesis, quoted $1300 to fix, AND the dealer never bothered to check the actual oil pressure to make SURE that isn't the problem. So what gives?

 

[carguy75]

Can anyone explain why this is not a warranty repair? it's not a consumable item, it's not supposed to wear out like an oil filter. it's a safety system that is part of the engine that keeps it from self-destructing.... I'm having same problem with my 2015 Genesis, quoted $1300 to fix, AND the dealer never bothered to check the actual oil pressure to make SURE that isn't the problem. So what gives?

Sensors are considered wear items that are not covered by the power-train warranty like belts and hoses.

Sensors fail over time like any other electrical component in the car; if you are lucky the oil sensor fails under the 5 year/60k miles bumper to bumper coverage period that would cover it. But, most likely the oil sensor fails near or pass 100k miles which is not covered by an warranty.

As for engine damage from a failed oil sensor; that is what the engine light is for so that an owner will immediately shutdown the engine and have the car towed to a repair facility.

My advice is to pay the money to have it repaired by the dealership if you are not very experience with auto repairs due to high chance that the cast aluminum port where the oil pressure sensor is mounted can break which could mean a new lower timing cover with a $4500 bill from a Hyundai service department.

If the port breaks while the Hyundai tech is working on it then the shop will have to replace the lower timing cover at no additional cost to you.

Advice: Be wary if you do give Hyundai or any shop your car for a oil sensor change and then they try to recommend a more expensive lower timing cover reseal due to an leak after they had your car for a while to repair the oil sensor. Chances are they messed up and cracked the lower timing cover and are trying have you cover the cost to repair it underhandedly. I would say no thank you and just replace only my oil sensor. Trust me; the shop will have to replace the lower timing cover anyway due to how much oil will leak when the oil pressure port is cracked or broken.

 

[joegr]

Can anyone explain why this is not a warranty repair? it's not a consumable item, it's not supposed to wear out like an oil filter. it's a safety system that is part of the engine that keeps it from self-destructing.... I'm having same problem with my 2015 Genesis, quoted $1300 to fix, AND the dealer never bothered to check the actual oil pressure to make SURE that isn't the problem. So what gives?

It is covered under the bumper to bumper warranty. That warranty has run out. Just like nearly all warranties, it has a miles and time limit. The power train warranty does not cover anything that is not inside the engine or transmission. I disagree with that, but it is what it is and it was disclosed.

 

[Serena]

Sensors are considered wear items that are not covered by the power-train warranty like belts and hoses.

Sensors fail over time like any other electrical component in the car; if you are lucky the oil sensor fails under the 5 year/60k miles bumper to bumper coverage period that would cover it. But, most likely the oil sensor fails near or pass 100k miles which is not covered by an warranty.

As for engine damage from a failed oil sensor; that is what the engine light is for so that an owner will immediately shutdown the engine and have the car towed to a repair facility.

My advice is to pay the money to have it repaired by the dealership if you are not very experience with auto repairs due to high chance that the cast aluminum port where the oil pressure sensor is mounted can break which could mean a new lower timing cover with a $4500 bill from a Hyundai service department.

If the port breaks while the Hyundai tech is working on it then the shop will have to replace the lower timing cover at no additional cost to you.

Advice: Be wary if you do give Hyundai or any shop your car for a oil sensor change and then they try to recommend a more expensive lower timing cover reseal due to an leak after they had your car for a while to repair the oil sensor. Chances are they messed up and cracked the lower timing cover and are trying have you cover the cost to repair it underhandedly. I would say no thank you and just replace only my oil sensor. Trust me; the shop will have to replace the lower timing cover anyway due to how much oil will leak when the oil pressure port is cracked or broken.

thanks for the info. I still think it should be a warranty item, especially since the car was recalled for this very problem in Korea in 2021 I saw another poster shared that info. But yes I am having the dealer fix it because if that isn't the problem, if the problem really is the oil pressure, then the engine repairs are on them.

 

[carguy75]

thanks for the info. I still think it should be a warranty item, especially since the car was recalled for this very problem in Korea in 2021 I saw another poster shared that info. But yes I am having the dealer fix it because if that isn't the problem, if the problem really is the oil pressure, then the engine repairs are on them.

I learned the hard way years ago that the power-train warranty only cover the mechanical engine and transmission components; not any hoses, sensors, or any additional parts connected to them. Those parts are considered wear items that are expected to be replaced on a regular basis with unexpected failure time frames.

Some sensors can last over 100k miles and some can fail as soon as 10k miles. Hopefully a dud oil sensor fails before 60k miles on the Genesis to be covered by a warranty.

You made a good choice by letting the dealership handle the issue just in case it the oil sensor is not the problem or if the lower timing cover gets damage in the process.

 

[Brianjdavisesq]

Mine just went at 95K miles and is currently at the dealer now. They stated there are two sensors, one on top of engine by the intake and one they need to go through the oil pan which involves a lot more labor. Awaiting the estimate but I will get it done by a dealer unfortunately.

 

[phdegraff]

Hey Brian, Esq.
Your post is almost a month old. Have they "fixed" the car yet and can you tell us about it? Has anyone explained why there (may be) two oil pressure sensors? Which one, or both, operate (trigger?) the dash light?
There sure are a lot of unanswered questions bouncing around in this thread - and so far I've brought up the only question about wiring or a corroded connector raising hell with the computer(s?). No answers, just questions......
Thanks for your post.

 

[joegr]

Hey Brian, Esq.
Your post is almost a month old. Have they "fixed" the car yet and can you tell us about it? Has anyone explained why there (may be) two oil pressure sensors? Which one, or both, operate (trigger?) the dash light?
There sure are a lot of unanswered questions bouncing around in this thread - and so far I've brought up the only question about wiring or a corroded connector raising hell with the computer(s?). No answers, just questions......
Thanks for your post.

There is only one oil pressure sensor. I think the confusion on this is because there is an oil pressure valve (not a sensor) in the oil pump assembly (oil pan area) that the PCM uses to set the oil pressure high or low based on engine operating conditions. I think that this makes it important to fix the faulty oil pressure sensor, since the PCM will be controlling this high/low valve based on faulty information.

 

[sdegraff]

There is only one oil pressure sensor. I think the confusion on this is because there is an oil pressure valve (not a sensor) in the oil pump assembly (oil pan area) that the PCM uses to set the oil pressure high or low based on engine operating conditions. I think that this makes it important to fix the faulty oil pressure sensor, since the PCM will be controlling this high/low valve based on faulty information.

I appreciate the information about the pressure valve. My car currently has the oil light on and the dealer says it could be the oil pump but their description of a sensor in the oil pump causing the pump to pump too much oil did not make complete sense. Is the PCM controlled by the oil pressures sensor? I’m trying to determine which repair to have done.

 

[sdegraff]

There is only one oil pressure sensor. I think the confusion on this is because there is an oil pressure valve (not a sensor) in the oil pump assembly (oil pan area) that the PCM uses to set the oil pressure high or low based on engine operating conditions. I think that this makes it important to fix the faulty oil pressure sensor, since the PCM will be controlling this high/low valve based on faulty information.

A further question, by PCM are you referring to the cars primary engine management computer?