Model year record

2010 Hyundai Genesis recalls & problems

The 2010 Hyundai Genesis has 3 safety recalls and 88 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is service brakes (25 complaints).

Recalls3safety recalls

Complaints88filed by owners

Crashes · fires4 · 0reported in complaints

Injuries · deaths5 · 0reported in complaints

2010 Hyundai Genesis in an NHTSA crash test — NHTSA crash test

Safety recalls

Exterior lightingNov 7, 2014

Brake lights › Switch

Recall 14V71300042,925 vehicles

Problem: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2009-2011 Hyundai Genesis vehicles manufactured April 30, 2008, to November 21, 2010, and 2011 Hyundai Equus vehicles manufactured July 31, 2010, to November 21, 2010. Due to a circuit failure, the stop lamps in the affected vehicles may not illuminate.
Risk: A following vehicle may not recognize that the vehicle is slowing or coming to a stop if the stop lamps on the vehicle do not illuminate as expected. There is an increased risk of a rear-end crash as a result.
Fix: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will repair the stop lamp switch circuit, free of charge. Hyundai issued an interim notification to owners on January 6, 2015. The recall began on March 23, 2015. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-671-3059. Hyundai's number for this recall is 125.

Service brakes, hydraulicOct 29, 2013

Fluid

Recall 13V48900043,500 vehiclesopened after NHTSA action (ODI)

Problem: Hyundai is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 Genesis vehicles manufactured April 30, 2008, through March 28, 2012. The vehicles may contain brake fluid which does not protect against corrosion of the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU).
Risk: If the module corrodes, reduced brake effectiveness may result, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Hyundai will notify owners and instruct them to bring their vehicle to a dealer for service. Hyundai will inspect the HECU module for proper operation, and will replace the modules as necessary. Hyundai will replace the factory brake fluid in those vehicles that have not previously had the factory brake fluid replaced. These repairs will be done free of charge. The recall began on December 24, 2013. Owners may contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151 or by email at consumeraffairs@hmausa.com. Hyundai's recall number is 114.

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 4-DR w/SAB

OverallNot Rated

Frontal crash	Not Rated
Side crash	Not Rated
Rollover	Not Rated

2010 Hyundai Genesis NHTSA side crash test — NHTSA side barrier 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

21mpg combined

City / highway	18 / 27 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

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

Genesis

19mpg combined

City / highway	17 / 25 mpg
Fuel	Premium Gasoline

4.6 L · 8 cyl · Automatic 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $4,350/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 area	Complaints	Crashes	Injuries	Typical mileage*
Service brakes	25	2	0	54,000 mi
Electrical systemIgnition	14	0	0	50,000 mi
Exterior lightingHeadlights; Brake lights	13	0	0	52,500 mi
Unknown or other	9	0	0	63,000 mi
Air bagsSide/window › Head	7	1	0	94,000 mi
Vehicle speed control	6	1	4	48,765 mi
Engine	6	0	0	77,500 mi
Power train	5	0	0	12,750 mi
Service brakes, hydraulicAntilock/traction control/electronic limited slip › Control unit/module; Foundation components › Master cylinder	5	0	0	55,977 mi
TiresPressure monitoring and regulating systems	4	0	0	14,136 mi
Engine and engine coolingExhaust system › Emission control	3	0	0	3,000 mi
Steering	3	0	0	5,000 mi

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

Recent owner complaints

Service brakes
Brakes went completely out while driving, absolutely terrifying. Pedal went straight to the floor and wouldn't stop. I had to manually downshift until it was under 5 mph and then it would barely stop.
Feb 27, 2025
Electrical system
Electrical Battery Draining Replaced Battery In Oct 2023 Within 1 to 3 Weeks No Power Battery Dead . Cannot Find What Is Drawing Power That Is Draining The Battery.
Dec 20, 2023
Vehicle speed control
While driving, throttle stuck wide open. It was like I was flooring the gas pedal. I managed to pull over and stop vehicle. I restarted and was able to drive home.
May 21, 2023
Air bags
The contact owns a 2010 Hyundai Genesis. The contact's wife stated that while driving approximately 35 MPH, the air bag warning light illuminated. The contact stated that he noticed that prior to the warning light being illuminated, a tear that had formed under the "SRS Air Bag" badge on the passengerâs side. The contact stated that the air bag warning light continually remained illuminated. The vehicle had not been taken to a dealer or independent mechanic to be diagnosed or repaired. The contact researched online and related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V722000 (Air Bags). The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 196,000.
Mar 20, 2022 · 196,000 miles
Air bags › Side/window › Head
The contact owns a 2010 Hyundai Genesis. The contact stated that after parking and exiting the vehicle, moments later after returning to the vehicle it was discovered that the driverâs and passengerâs side headrest restraint had deployed. The cause of the failure was not determined. The local dealer was notified of the failure and indicated that the headrest needed to be replaced but no further assistance was offered. The manufacturer was not yet contacted. The failure mileage was 125,000
Apr 15, 2022 · 125,000 miles
Service brakes
While attempting to brake on exit ramp off an interstate highway, the brake pedal was depressed almost to the floorboard with minimal slowing. The brakes were pumped several times with slowing vehicle speed. Fortunately, the exit ramp was long enough to allow a safe stop. Pedal remains soft and spongy. No warning lights are on. Brakes functioned normally until this incident at 138,200 miles. However, master cylinder was replaced at 102,000 miles for a similar problem at an independent auto shop. I am awaiting a dealer repair time. [XXX] INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
Sep 27, 2021
Parking brake
The contact owns a 2010 Hyundai Genesis. The contact stated that the electronic braking system (EBS) warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that he attempted to activate the parking brake however, the parking brake failed to engage. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer to be diagnosed and was informed that the Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 23,763.
Jul 1, 2021 · 23,763 miles
Electrical system
VEHICLE SUDDENLY LOSES ACCELERATION AND DROPS TO A MAXIMUM SPEED OF 20 MPH. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TURNS ON BUT GOES AWAY AFTER SHUTTING DOWN THE CAR AND LEAVING IT ON STANDBY FOR A FEW MINUTES. OCCURS EVERY FEW HUNDREDS MILES. IT'S HAPPENED WHILE THE CAR IS IN MOTION, BOTH ON THE STREET AND HIGHWAY.
Nov 20, 2020 · 95,000 miles

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

Brake hydraulic control module failureClosedLed to recall 13V489000
On October 28, 2013, Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) submitted a Defect Information Report (DIR) to NHTSA describing a safety defect in the braking system of approximately 43,500 model year (MY) 2009 through 2012 Hyundai Genesis sedans (NHTSA Recall No. 13V-489).The Hyundai report indicates that the recalled vehicles may contain brake fluid that does not sufficiently inhibit corrosion on the zinc plating of control valve armatures in the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) module. The DIR indicated that, over time, the build-up of corrosion products may affect operation of HECU control valves, resulting in a low/soft brake pedal with reduced brake effectiveness, which may increase the risk of a crash.In October 2011, the HECU supplier notified Hyundai that the brake fluid used in production plants was causing corrosion of valve armatures in the control module.The supplier changed…
PE13033 · opened Oct 17, 2013 · closed Apr 4, 2014