Hyundai

Genesis Coupe (1st)

2010-2016 · Sports Car · 3 engines
Best Engine ⚠️ Caution (2.3)
163 NHTSA Complaints
13 Recalls
0 Fire Reports
15 Crash Reports
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Engine Reliability Ratings

3.8-V6-Gas

3.8L 6-cyl
⚠️ Caution (2.3)
40 complaints 40.0 per year Gasoline
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Complaint Breakdown

brakes
15
other
8
exterior
7
electrical
6
safety systems
3

Known Issues

Brakes Issues (15 complaints)
Exterior Issues (7 complaints)
Electrical System Issues (6 complaints)

Hyundai Genesis Coupe Unidentified Engine

⚠️ Caution (2.0)
75 complaints 75.0 per year
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Complaint Breakdown

transmission
18
brakes
14
electrical
13
other
8
safety systems
8

Known Issues

Transmission Issues (18 complaints)
Brakes Issues (14 complaints)
Electrical System Issues (13 complaints)
Show 1 additional engine variant with limited data
These engines appear in fewer than 10 owner complaints and aren't included in the main ratings above. Low counts can mean a genuinely clean record, but they can also reflect VIN-decode anomalies in NHTSA data. Treat as informational, not as a confident rating.

GDI LAMBDA II

3.8L
⚠️ Caution (3.2)
7 complaints 7.0 per year Gasoline
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Complaint Breakdown

electrical
2
fuel system
1
wheels tires
1
safety systems
1
exterior
1

Known Issues

Electrical System Issues (2 complaints)
Fuel System Issues (1 complaints)
Wheels & Tires Issues (1 complaints)

Vehicle-Level Issues

These issues affect the Hyundai Genesis Coupe regardless of engine variant.

Brakes Issues (44 complaints)
brakes critical
Electrical System Issues (28 complaints)
electrical critical
Transmission Issues (18 complaints)
transmission critical
Exterior Issues (7 complaints)
exterior cosmetic
Engine Issues (5 complaints)
engine moderate

Recalls (13)

24V562000Jul 24, 2024serious
Electrical System

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.

24V107000Feb 12, 2024serious
Electrical System

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Genesis, 2017-2019 Genesis G80, Genesis G90, and 2019 Genesis G70 vehicles. Water may enter the starter solenoid and cause an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.

21V160000Oct 2, 2021serious
Service Brakes

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Genesis and 2017-2020 Genesis G80 vehicles. The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module could malfunction and short circuit.

20V248000Apr 4, 2020serious
Air Bags

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2016 Genesis Coupe vehicles. The mounting bolts securing the driver-side frontal air bag may have been insufficiently tightened, potentially causing the air bag to detach from the steering wheel.

17V359000May 5, 2017serious
Parking Brake

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Sonata and Genesis vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the warning light to indicate that the parking brake is applied may intermittently not illuminate in the dash due to corrosion in the switch.

16V117000Feb 28, 2016serious
Visibility

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2012 Genesis vehicles manufactured August 1, 2011, to April 30, 2012, and 2011-2013 Equus vehicles manufactured July 10, 2011, to June 12, 2012. The windshield wiper motor cover seal on the affected vehicles may degrade allowing corrosion on the wiper motor's circuit board. The corrosion can cause intermittent or total loss of wiper function.

16V722000Jul 9, 2016serious
Air Bags

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.

16V575000Feb 7, 2016serious
Electrical System

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2015 Genesis sedans manufactured February 1, 2015, through May 20, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with a seven-inch TFT-LCD instrument cluster that may display an incorrect vehicle speed or may illuminate all of the warning lights or not illuminate a warning light that needs to be lit.

15V864000Dec 21, 2015serious
Tires

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2015 Genesis vehicles manufactured March 3, 2014, to February 9, 2015, and equipped with Hankook Ventus S1 noble2 tires installed as original equipment. The affected tires may develop cracks in the tire sidewall, resulting in a loss of air.

15V097000Feb 18, 2015serious
Electrical System

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2015 Genesis vehicles manufactured February 21, 2014, to January 24, 2015. Water may leak into the rear combination lamp assemblies and cause an incorrect gear display on the instrument panel or a delay in the engagement of the selected gear when the vehicle is shifted from Park to Reverse or Drive.

14V713000Jul 10, 2014serious
Exterior Lighting

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.

13V489000Oct 28, 2013serious
Service Brakes

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).

13V113000Jan 3, 2013serious
Exterior Lighting

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common 2010-2016 Hyundai Genesis Coupe problems?

The 2010-2016 Hyundai Genesis Coupe has accumulated 163 NHTSA complaints. The most frequently reported problem areas are Brakes, Electrical System, Transmission. As with any used vehicle, an inspection before buying and a vehicle history report are recommended.

Which Hyundai Genesis Coupe engine is most reliable?

The 2010-2016 Hyundai Genesis Coupe was offered with 4 engine options. Based on NHTSA complaint data, the 4.6L 8-cyl has the lowest complaint density and is considered the most reliable choice for buyers.

Is the 2010-2016 Hyundai Genesis Coupe a good used car?

The 2010-2016 Hyundai Genesis Coupe can be a sound used car depending on trim, mileage, and maintenance history. With 163 total NHTSA complaints on record, prospective buyers should review the known problem areas and check for open recalls before buying.

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2010-2016 Hyundai Genesis Coupe have?

The 2010-2016 Hyundai Genesis Coupe has 163 complaints filed with NHTSA as of our latest data pull. Complaint counts reflect owner-reported issues and do not necessarily indicate defects or safety risks on their own.

What recalls affect the 2010-2016 Hyundai Genesis Coupe?

There are 13 NHTSA recalls affecting some 2010-2016 Hyundai Genesis Coupe vehicles. Recall status varies by VIN — check the NHTSA recall database at recalls.nhtsa.dot.gov with your specific VIN to confirm which campaigns apply.

What should I check before buying a used Hyundai Genesis Coupe?

Before buying a used Hyundai Genesis Coupe, verify all open recalls are completed via the NHTSA VIN lookup tool. Pay particular attention to Brakes, Electrical System, Transmission, which are the most commonly reported problem areas. Request maintenance records, have an independent mechanic inspect the vehicle, and run a vehicle history report to check for prior accidents or title issues.

Does the Genesis Coupe have NHTSA crash test ratings?

NHTSA has not published crash test ratings for the 2010-2016 Hyundai Genesis Coupe. Not all vehicles are tested each year. For the latest NHTSA safety information, visit nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Data from NHTSA federal complaints database. 163 complaints analyzed. Data confidence: high. Last updated: 2026-05-23.

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