How common are transmission problems in the 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe?

NHTSA lists 17 transmission & powertrain complaints for the 2010 Genesis Coupe, which is 25% of all 68 complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2010 Genesis Coupe transmission?

No. NHTSA shows no related recalls tied to this transmission & powertrain complaint category for the 2010 model year.

At what mileage do transmission problems usually appear?

The median mileage at failure among reported cases is 16,000 miles.

Did the transmission issues cause any crashes?

NHTSA records show 2 crashes and 0 fires linked to transmission & powertrain complaints for the 2010 Genesis Coupe, with no injuries reported.

Which years of the Genesis Coupe have similar transmission complaint levels?

NHTSA data shows 2014 had the highest share at 32% of that year's complaints, while 2012 had none; 2010 stands at 25%, higher than most other years.

2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe Transmission & Powertrain Problems

The 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe has 17 transmission & powertrain complaints, 25% of its 68 total complaints for the year. NHTSA lists no related recalls, and the median mileage at failure is 16,000 miles.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 17; 25% of 68 complaints
All complaints this year: 68
Crashes reported: 2
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 16,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

Manual transmissions grind or refuse to engage gears, most often 2nd, 5th, or 6th gear, sometimes worse in cold weather.
Automatic transmissions unexpectedly downshift or get stuck in a gear, with some owners reporting no acceleration when needed.
Some vehicles hesitate or fail to respond when the accelerator is pressed, especially when pulling into intersections or merging into traffic.
Drivers report abrupt, unprompted gear changes such as shifting from 3rd to 1st or 5th to 3rd on their own.
One owner reported the transmission was replaced at 4,200 miles but continued to lurch when put into gear.

When 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 16, 2010, latest Jul 31, 2018.

17 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2010 to Jul 2018; peak Aug 2011 (3).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Genesis Coupe model year

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

201017 (25%)
20113 (13%)
20120 (0%)
20137 (9%)
20147 (32%)
20151 (6%)
20161 (14%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are transmission problems in the 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe?: NHTSA lists 17 transmission & powertrain complaints for the 2010 Genesis Coupe, which is 25% of all 68 complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2010 Genesis Coupe transmission?: No. NHTSA shows no related recalls tied to this transmission & powertrain complaint category for the 2010 model year.
At what mileage do transmission problems usually appear?: The median mileage at failure among reported cases is 16,000 miles.
Did the transmission issues cause any crashes?: NHTSA records show 2 crashes and 0 fires linked to transmission & powertrain complaints for the 2010 Genesis Coupe, with no injuries reported.
Which years of the Genesis Coupe have similar transmission complaint levels?: NHTSA data shows 2014 had the highest share at 32% of that year's complaints, while 2012 had none; 2010 stands at 25%, higher than most other years.