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2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe Brakes Problems

Brakes complaints make up 18 of 68 total complaints (26%) for the 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe, with a median failure mileage of 64,400 miles. NHTSA lists no related recalls for this component on this model year.

Brakes complaints
18
26% of 68 complaints
All complaints this year
68
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
64,400 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical brake symptoms owners report

  • Owners report the ABS engaging or locking brakes unexpectedly while turning into driveways or parking lots, even at low speed.
  • Some describe the brake pedal failing to respond during driving, requiring use of the emergency brake to stop, with one case tied to contaminated brake fluid.
  • Several owners report a faulty brake switch assembly causing intermittent no-start conditions, with the problem sometimes returning after repair.
  • Corrosion in the ABS pump has been linked to brake calipers seizing or misaligning, causing the vehicle to pull to one side when braking.
  • Owners note that Hyundai issued a related recall or service campaign for the Genesis sedan's brake hydraulic control unit but say the Genesis Coupe was excluded despite similar symptoms.

When 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe brake complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 12, 2010, latest Jul 6, 2023.

2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe brakes complaints: complaints filed per month2Feb 2010Apr 2011Oct 2013Aug 2014Feb 2016May 2021Jan 2022Jul 2023
18 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2010 to Jul 2023; peak Feb 2010 (2).

Brakes recalls for the 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Brakes complaints by Genesis Coupe model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 201018 (26%)
  2. 20118 (33%)
  3. 20124 (36%)
  4. 201336 (49%)
  5. 20146 (27%)
  6. 20154 (25%)
  7. 20160 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are brake complaints on the 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe?
NHTSA lists 18 brake-related complaints out of 68 total complaints for the 2010 model year, or 26% of all complaints filed.
Is there a brake recall for the 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe?
No. NHTSA shows no related recalls for the brake system on this model year, though owners note a similar campaign existed for the Genesis sedan.
At what mileage do brake problems typically appear?
The median mileage at failure among these complaints is 64,400 miles.
What kinds of brake problems do owners describe?
Owners report unexpected ABS engagement while turning, brake pedal failing to respond, faulty brake switch assemblies causing no-start issues, and ABS pump corrosion causing caliper seizure or pulling.
Did any 2010 Genesis Coupe brake complaints involve a crash?
Yes, NHTSA records one crash among the 18 brake complaints for this model year, with no reported fires or injuries.

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.