What year Hyundai Genesis Coupe should I avoid?

NHTSA data flags the 2010 and 2013 Genesis Coupe as the years to avoid, with complaint indexes of 100 and 83, the two highest in the lineup. Brakes are the top reported problem area for both years.

Which Hyundai Genesis Coupe year is best?

No Genesis Coupe year earns a Best verdict. The 2016 model is the only year rated Good, with the lowest complaint index at 33 and just 7 complaints.

Are there brake recalls on the Hyundai Genesis Coupe?

Yes. A 2013-model-year recall covering brakes carries a park-outside warning, and brakes are the top problem area across all years, accounting for 34% of the 222 total complaints.

Why are the 2012 and 2015 Genesis Coupe rated Caution instead of Good despite low complaint numbers?

Both years are capped at Caution because each has a recall with a Do Not Drive or Park Outside warning, even though their complaint indexes (0 and 17) are among the lowest in the lineup.

How many complaints and recalls does the Hyundai Genesis Coupe have overall?

Across the 2010-2016 model years, NHTSA lists 222 total complaints and 6 recall campaigns, with brakes (34%) and engine (28%) as the top two problem areas.

Hyundai Genesis Coupe Best and Worst Years (2010–2016)

The 2010 and 2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe rank worst, with complaint indexes of 100 and 83 and brakes as the top complaint area in both. No year earns a Best verdict; 2016 is the only Good year, with the lowest complaint index (33) and just 7 complaints.

Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls per model-year, ranked within this model — not a reliability rating. Methodology.

Avoid 2010 Avoid 2013

Model years: 7; 2010–2016
NHTSA complaints: 222
Recall campaigns: 6
Crashes reported: 15
Fires reported: 11
Top problem area: Brakes

Genesis Coupe Complaint Index by year

Higher = more complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and Do-Not-Drive recalls per year on the road, relative to other years of this model.

Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best

Hyundai Genesis Coupe problems and recalls by year

Year	Verdict	Index	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Recalls	Top issue	MPG	NCAP
2010	Avoid	100	68	10	0	3	Brakes	22	—
2011	Caution	67	24	3	1	4	Brakes	21.5	—
2012	Caution	0	11	0	0	3	Brakes	21.5	—
2013	Avoid	83	74	1	5	4	Brakes	21	—
2014	Caution	50	22	0	3	3	Engine	20	—
2015	Caution	17	16	0	2	3	Engine	19	—
2016	Good	33	7	1	0	2	Electrical System	19	—

Genesis Coupe years to avoid: what went wrong

2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe Index 100 · 68 complaints · 3 recalls

The 2010 Genesis Coupe has the highest complaint index (100) of any year and ranks worst overall, with 68 complaints. Brakes lead the problem list at 26% of complaints with a median failure mileage of 64,400, followed closely by transmission and powertrain issues at 25% with a much lower median mileage of 16,000. Engine complaints make up 21%, with electrical system issues at 15%. NHTSA lists three recalls for this year, including an ignition lock switch return spring that can fracture and cause unintended vehicle movement, and an airbag occupant classification sensor connector issue.

2010 brakes problems →2010 transmission & powertrain problems →

2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe Index 83 · 74 complaints · 4 recalls

The 2013 Genesis Coupe ranks second worst with a complaint index of 83 and 74 total complaints. Brakes dominate the complaint mix at 49% with a median failure mileage of 80,000, and engine problems follow at 36% with a median mileage of 64,000. Owners also reported electrical system issues (18%) and some transmission and powertrain concerns (9%). NHTSA lists four recalls for this year, including a brake-related recall that carries a park-outside warning, plus the ignition lock switch and airbag connector campaigns shared with other years.

2013 brakes problems →2013 engine problems →

Most common Hyundai Genesis Coupe problems (all years)

Share of NHTSA complaints by component group across all model years.

Brakes76 (34%)
Engine63 (28%)
Transmission & Powertrain36 (16%)
Electrical System33 (15%)
Other19 (9%)
Structure & Body17 (8%)
Airbags15 (7%)
Fuel System13 (6%)
Suspension, Wheels & Tires10 (5%)
Steering8 (4%)

A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.

Frequently asked questions

What year Hyundai Genesis Coupe should I avoid?: NHTSA data flags the 2010 and 2013 Genesis Coupe as the years to avoid, with complaint indexes of 100 and 83, the two highest in the lineup. Brakes are the top reported problem area for both years.
Which Hyundai Genesis Coupe year is best?: No Genesis Coupe year earns a Best verdict. The 2016 model is the only year rated Good, with the lowest complaint index at 33 and just 7 complaints.
Are there brake recalls on the Hyundai Genesis Coupe?: Yes. A 2013-model-year recall covering brakes carries a park-outside warning, and brakes are the top problem area across all years, accounting for 34% of the 222 total complaints.
Why are the 2012 and 2015 Genesis Coupe rated Caution instead of Good despite low complaint numbers?: Both years are capped at Caution because each has a recall with a Do Not Drive or Park Outside warning, even though their complaint indexes (0 and 17) are among the lowest in the lineup.
How many complaints and recalls does the Hyundai Genesis Coupe have overall?: Across the 2010-2016 model years, NHTSA lists 222 total complaints and 6 recall campaigns, with brakes (34%) and engine (28%) as the top two problem areas.