2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Avoid The 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe ranks worst of 7 model years, with a complaint index of 100, 68 complaints, and 3 recalls. Brakes, transmission, and engine issues dominate, and it carries the site's Avoid verdict relative to other Genesis Coupe years.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 100/100
- #1 of 7 Genesis Coupe years
- Verdict
- Avoid
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 68
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 3
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 10
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 7
- Top issue
- Brakes
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 22
- 18.5 city / 28.5 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 7 / 0
Top 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Brakes18 (26%)
- Transmission & Powertrain17 (25%)
- Engine14 (21%)
- Electrical System10 (15%)
- Structure & Body8 (12%)
- Airbags6 (9%)
- Other5 (7%)
- Fuel System4 (6%)
- Steering4 (6%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires3 (4%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Some drivers reported the vehicle rolling on its own after being parked with the parking brake engaged and left in gear.
- Front and side airbags reportedly failed to deploy in multiple crashes, including a head-on collision at an estimated 45 to 50 mph and a rollover after landing off a railroad crossing.
- Several owners described the push-to-start engine lurching or launching the car forward unexpectedly while stationary, in one case crashing into a garage door.
- One owner reported the engine losing acceleration briefly and unexpectedly during normal driving, calling it an acceleration flat spot.
- A driver said the transmission and braking response were not enough to avoid a rear-end collision, noting the airbags also failed to activate.
- One complaint described a poorly fitting hood that bounced at normal driving speeds and raised concern about the latch holding properly.
2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe recalls
3 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 24V562000Jul 25, 2024Electrical System12,612 vehicles
Electrical system:ignition:interlock/lockout
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Genesis Coupe vehicles. A return spring in the ignition lock switch may fracture, which can result in unintended vehicle movement when the vehicle is started in gear, without the parking brake applied.
Risk: Unintended vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the ignition lock switch, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 4, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 266.
- NHTSA 16V722000Oct 7, 2016Airbags84,500 vehicles
Air bags:sensor:occupant classification
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2010-2016 Genesis Coupe vehicles manufactured December 12, 2008, to June 11, 2016. The electrical harness connector for the front passenger seat Occupant Classification System (OCS) may dislodge when the seat is moved.
Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, the disconnected OCS would, by default, cause the first stage, and only the first stage, of the air bag to deploy, whether there is a child seat in the front seat and the bag should not deploy or if the crash is severe and both stages should deploy. Either scenario increases the risk of injury to the front seat occupant.
Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will secure the OCS connector to prevent it from disconnecting, free of charge. Parts are not currently available and a second letter will be sent to owners when parts are available. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 151.
- NHTSA 13V113000Apr 1, 2013Electrical System1,712,336 vehicles
Exterior lighting:brake lights:switch
Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2006-2009 Accent, model year 2007-2011 Azera, Sonata and Sante Fe,2006-2011 Tucson, 2009-2011 Elantra Touring, 2007-2010 Elantra, 2008-2011 Veracruz, 2009-2011 Genesis, 2010-2011 Genesis Coupe, 2007-2008 Entourage, and 2006-2008 Tiburon vehicles. Originally, in April 2013, Hyundai recalled 1,059,824 model year 2007-2009 Accent and Tucson, model year 2007-2010 Elantra, model year 2007-2011 Santa Fe, model year 2008-2009 Veracruz, model year 2010-2011 Genesis Coupe, and model year 2011 Sonata vehicles. In September 2013, Hyundai informed the agency that it was adding more vehicles to this campaign, representing an additional 652,512 units. The total number of vehicles being recalled is now 1,712,336. In the affected vehicles, the stop lamp switch may malfunction. A malfunctioning stop lamp switch may cause the brake lights to not illuminate when the brake pedal is depressed or may cause an inability to deactivate the cruise control by depressing the brake pedal. Additionally, a malfunctioning stop lamp switch may also result in intermittent operation of the push-button start feature, affect the operation of the brake transmission shift interlock feature, preventing the shifter from being moved out of the PARK position and cause the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) malfunction light to illuminate.
Risk: Failure to illuminate the stop lamps during braking or inability to disengage the cruise control could increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, when the ignition is in the 'ON' position, the transmission shifter may be able to be moved out of Park without first applying the brake. This may lead to unintentional movement of the car which may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the stop lamp switch, free of charge. The safety recall began on April 22, 2013. Owners may contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's recall campaign number is 110.
2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 18.5 MPG
- Highway
- 28.5 MPG
- Combined
- 22 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,950
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2010 compared with other Genesis Coupe years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe reliable?
- Among the 7 Genesis Coupe model years with data, 2010 has the highest complaint index at 100 and ranks worst overall, giving it an Avoid verdict relative to other years.
- What are the most common problems with the 2010 Genesis Coupe?
- NHTSA complaints show Brakes as the top problem area (18 complaints, 26% share), followed by Transmission & Powertrain (17 complaints, 25%) and Engine (14 complaints, 21%).
- Does the 2010 Genesis Coupe have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2010 Genesis Coupe, covering an ignition lock switch return spring, a front passenger airbag occupant classification sensor connector, and a stop lamp switch. None are do-not-drive recalls.
- Did airbags fail to deploy in the 2010 Genesis Coupe?
- NHTSA complaints in the Airbags category (6 complaints, 9% share) include reports of airbags not deploying in crashes, including one head-on collision and one rollover, with 6 crashes tied to this category.
- How does 2010 compare to other Genesis Coupe years?
- 2010 has the worst complaint index (100) of the 7 years with data; 2016 has the best complaint index (33) and earns a Good verdict, while 2013 also carries an Avoid verdict with a complaint index of 83.