# 2018 Hyundai Genesis - Shift Engagement **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Created:** [July 22, 2019, 12:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-hyundai-genesis-shift-engagement/144961 "2019-07-22T00:21:06Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 7\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![RobertTibbetts](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/eb9ed0/32.png) [@RobertTibbetts](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RobertTibbetts)\ **Post date:** [July 22, 2019, 12:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-hyundai-genesis-shift-engagement/144961/1 "2019-07-22T00:21:06Z")
My 2018 Genesis G80 Sport, with 3.3 T engine, often fails to go into drive after I back out of my driveway, shift into drive, and step on the accelerator. Some times it takes 2 or 3 times, shifting into drive, before the car will go into forward gear! My driveway exits at the end of a sharp blind curve in the road and it is extremely dangerous for me to have to wait for 4 to 6 seconds to begin moving forward! A grave safety concern for me! ---
**Author:** ![VOLVO-V70](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/8e8cbc/32.png) [@VOLVO-V70](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VOLVO-V70)\ **Post date:** [July 22, 2019, 12:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-hyundai-genesis-shift-engagement/144961/2 "2019-07-22T00:23:16Z")
OK , same old question , have you seen the dealer about this because you have a warranty ? ---
**Author:** ![It\_s-Me](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/it_s-me/32/12660_2.png) [@It\_s-Me](https://community.cartalk.com/u/It_s-Me)\ **Post date:** [July 22, 2019, 12:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-hyundai-genesis-shift-engagement/144961/3 "2019-07-22T12:07:37Z")
> [@RobertTibbetts](#): > > often fails to go into drive after I back out of my driveway, shift into drive, and step on the accelerator. Do you come to a complete stop and still have your foot on the brake when shifting to drive ? > [@RobertTibbetts](#): > > My driveway exits at the end of a sharp blind curve in the road and it is extremely dangerous Makes me think you are in a hurry to get into drive and may be trying to shift into drive while still rolling backwards. Or stepping on the gas before you fully shifted into drive ---
**Author:** ![Cavell](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/cavell/32/43396_2.png) [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Post date:** [July 22, 2019, 12:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-hyundai-genesis-shift-engagement/144961/4 "2019-07-22T12:30:19Z")
friend has turnaround. he pulls in and than backs into garage. can you turn around in driveway? or back in? will car go into drive before you reverse? ![Capture](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/original/3X/d/8/d8a909cf9a9e99f4e800f0380ba81d50c419891d.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![VDCdriver](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/vdcdriver/32/48514_2.png) [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Post date:** [July 22, 2019, 12:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-hyundai-genesis-shift-engagement/144961/5 "2019-07-22T12:32:58Z")
The OP does not need to diagnose this himself. Because of its long-term Powertrain Warranty, this is–and will continue to be for several years–a **warranty** issue. The car needs to go to a dealership for diagnosis. If they fail to rectify the problem, then the OP needs to “kick things up a notch” by contacting the manufacturer. Contact info can be found in the Owner’s Manual. ---
**Author:** ![It\_s-Me](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/it_s-me/32/12660_2.png) [@It\_s-Me](https://community.cartalk.com/u/It_s-Me)\ **Post date:** [July 22, 2019, 12:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-hyundai-genesis-shift-engagement/144961/6 "2019-07-22T12:57:54Z")
> [@VDCdriver](#): > > The OP does not need to diagnose this himself. If it’s operator error, the dealer won’t be able to find anything wrong to fix. ---
**Author:** ![tcmichnorth](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/tcmichnorth/32/25126_2.png) [@tcmichnorth](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tcmichnorth)\ **Post date:** [July 22, 2019, 1:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-hyundai-genesis-shift-engagement/144961/7 "2019-07-22T13:05:58Z")
But they may help determine it as an operator error or a tranny failure. Either way Is win win