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2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe recalls & problems

The 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe has 3 safety recalls and 68 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is power train (17 complaints).

Recalls3safety recalls
Complaints68filed by owners
Crashes · fires10 · 0reported in complaints
Injuries · deaths7 · 0reported in complaints
2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe in an NHTSA crash test
NHTSA crash test

Safety recalls

Electrical systemJul 25, 2024

Ignition › Interlock/lockout

Recall 24V56200012,612 vehicles

Problem
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.
Fix
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.
Air bagsOct 7, 2016

Sensor › Occupant classification

Recall 16V72200084,500 vehicles

Problem
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.
Fix
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.
Exterior lightingApr 1, 2013

Brake lights › Switch

Recall 13V1130001,712,336 vehicles

Problem
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.
Fix
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.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

Crash test ratings

2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe w/SAB (Later release)

OverallNot Rated
Frontal crashNot Rated
Side crashNot Rated
RolloverNot Rated

2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe w/SAB (Early release)

OverallNot Rated
Frontal crashNot Rated
Side crashNot Rated
RolloverNot Rated
2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe NHTSA side crash test
NHTSA side barrier crash test
2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe NHTSA side pole crash test
NHTSA side pole crash test

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program). Ratings are comparable only between vehicles of similar size and weight, and ratings from 2011 on use tougher tests than earlier years. Photos: NHTSA.

Fuel economy

Genesis Coupe

24mpg combined
City / highway21 / 30 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

2 L · 4 cyl · Manual 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $2,800/year to fuel

Genesis Coupe

23mpg combined
City / highway20 / 30 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

2 L · 4 cyl · Automatic 5-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $2,900/year to fuel

Genesis Coupe

21mpg combined
City / highway17 / 27 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

3.8 L · 6 cyl · Automatic 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $3,200/year to fuel

Genesis Coupe

20mpg combined
City / highway17 / 26 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

3.8 L · 6 cyl · Manual 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $3,350/year to fuel

EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.

What owners report

Problem areaComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesTypical mileage*
Power trainAutomatic transmission; Manual transmission1720016,000 mi
Service brakes1000068,250 mi
Electrical system900062,400 mi
Vehicle speed control820158,947 mi
Air bags660523,610 mi
StructureBody; Frame and members500127,000 mi
Engine500071,000 mi
Steering4000100 mi
Electronic stability control (esc)40004,600 mi
Unknown or other400070,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline31004,400 mi
SuspensionFront2000—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.

NHTSA defect investigations