2010 Hyundai Genesis
Typical pattern 14.4% of complaints about the 2010 Hyundai Genesis came in the first year, which is unremarkable for a 2010 vehicle — around the middle of the 203 model-years on record. The median complaint arrives at 5.1 yr in service. The most-reported system is service brakes (35 complaints), typically at 5.3 yr or about 59,000 miles.
- Complaints
- 202
- Median age at failure
- 5.1 yr
- Median mileage
- 50,000 n=174
- Crash / fire / tow
- 10.9% of reports
- Safety recalls
- 3
14V713000 2014-11-07
Exterior lighting:brake lights:switch
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.
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.
13V489000 2013-10-29
Service brakes, hydraulic:fluid
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).
If the module corrodes, reduced brake effectiveness may result, increasing the risk of a crash.
13V113000 2013-04-01
Exterior lighting:brake lights:switch
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
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.
Electrical system 83,000 mi 4.7 yr in service
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HYUNDAI GENESIS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER NUMEROUS TIMES FOR THE FAILURE. THE DEALER REPLACED THE BATTERY, THE KEY FOB, THE SMART KEY MODULE AND THE IGNITION LOCK MODULE HOWEVER, THE FAILURE REMEDY FAILED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 83,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 84,700.
Electrical system 28,235 mi 5.1 yr in service
THE NAVIGATIONAL/RADIO/ANTENNA SYSTEM COMPLETELY SHUTDOWN WITHOUT ANY POWER RANGING FROM 2HRS TO A FULL DAY. I ALSO HAVE RESEARCHED THAT OTHER 2010S OF THIS MAKE & MODEL HAS EXPERIENCED THE SAME ELECTRICAL ISSUE JUST AS WELL. *TR
Electrical system 39,595 mi 5.3 yr in service
THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) DISPLAYS ERRONEOUS TIRE PRESSURE READINGS DURING COLD WEATHER CLIMATES DESPITE HAVING THE CORRECT PSI OR ADDING AIR TO REACH AN ULTIMATE PSI READING. THIS HAS BEEN AN ISSUE WITH OTHER MODELS OF HYUNDAI VEHICLES WITH THE TPMS FEATURE ACCORDING TO OTHER OWNERS. *TR
Power train 500 mi 2 mo in service
GENESIS 4.6 HESITATES WHEN ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE FROM SLOW SPEED (CREEP). HESITATION MAY BE UP TO 3-4 SECONDS MAKING ENTERING HEAVY TRAFFIC DANGEROUS AND UNSAFE. THE PROBLEM IS INTERMITTENT AND THEREFORE DIFFICULT FOR DEALERSHIP TO DUPLICATE. ALTHOUGH THERE SEEMS TO BE A NUMBER OF COMPLAINTS ON THE INTERNET DESCRIBING THE PROBLEM, HYUNDAI REFUSES TO ACKNOWLEDGE A MANUFACTURING ISSUES WITH CERTAIN TRANSMISSIONS. *TR