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2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Avoid

Complaint Index

100/100

#1 most-complained of 7 Genesis Coupe years

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

The 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe has 68 owner complaints and 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 100 out of 100 — the highest of 7 Genesis Coupe model years (verdict: Avoid). The most reported problem area is brakes (18 complaints, 26% of the total). Complaints report 10 crashes and 7 injuries.

Complaints
68
Recalls
3
Crashes / fires
10 / 0
Injuries / deaths
7 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
22
18.5 city / 28.5 hwy

Top 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Brakes18 (26%)
  2. Transmission & Powertrain17 (25%)
  3. Engine14 (21%)
  4. Electrical System10 (15%)
  5. Structure & Body8 (12%)
  6. Airbags6 (9%)
  7. Other5 (7%)
  8. Fuel System4 (6%)
  9. Steering4 (6%)
  10. Suspension, Wheels & Tires3 (4%)
2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe complaints: complaints filed per quarter92009 Q32011 Q12012 Q32014 Q42017 Q22019 Q22022 Q1
89 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2009 Q3 to 2023 Q4; peak 2011 Q3 (9).

2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe recalls

3 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)02550751002010201120122013201420152016
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2010Avoid10068322
2011Caution6724421.5
2012Caution011321.5

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe ranks worst among Genesis Coupe model years (Complaint Index 100/100, verdict: Avoid). It has 68 complaints and 3 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe?
The most reported problem areas are brakes (18 complaints), transmission & powertrain (17 complaints), and engine (14 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 28,805 miles.
Does the 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe, most recently reported 2024, covering electrical system and airbags.
What is the fuel economy of the 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe?
EPA rates the 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe at 22 MPG combined (18.5 city / 28.5 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,950. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.