Major Problems with Hyundai Genesis Coupe Derived from Complaints & Recalls

Learn about the common problems with a used Hyundai Genesis Coupe to avoid purchasing a bad year of the model.

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Best and Worst Years for Hyundai Genesis Coupe

Explore the chart showing how many complaints have been filed for each year of Hyundai Genesis Coupe.

Model Year	Complaints
2016 Genesis Coupe	3
2015 Genesis Coupe	5
2014 Genesis Coupe	6
2013 Genesis Coupe	9
2012 Genesis Coupe	6
2011 Genesis Coupe	13
2010 Genesis Coupe	60

Worst 3 Hyundai Genesis Coupe complaints

2011 Hyundai Genesis Coupe AIR BAGS Victims: 1 Mileage: 11000 miles

2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe AIR BAGS Victims: 1 Mileage: 22000 miles

2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Victims: 1 Mileage: 63510 miles

Browse Hyundai Genesis Coupe complaints by category

Problems with POWER TRAIN, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM and ENGINE are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Hyundai Genesis Coupe owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
POWER TRAIN username - [xxx] location (i.e. city state) - jacksonville fl engine/trans/trim - 2014 ultimate manual 3.8 gdi mileage - 32k...	21 ~ 39608 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2013 hyundai genesis coupe. the contact stated that the air bag warning indicator...	13 ~ 33891 miles
ENGINE tl* the contact owns a 2014 hyundai genesis coupe. while driving 5 mph the vehicle stalled without warning. the failure...	10 ~ 41956 miles
AIR BAGS tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2013 hyundai genesis coupe. the contact stated that the air bag warning indicator...	10 ~ 31746 miles
SERVICE BRAKES rear passenger side brake seizure or sticking. happened when i went to a colder location. i took the car to...	10 ~ 50613 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL tl* the contact owns a 2012 hyundai genesis coupe. on several occasions while driving the contact applied pressure to the...	10 ~ 33642 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER most times my car will start when i press the "engine start stop" button my foot is on the brake....	9 ~ 158889 miles
STEERING as im coming to a complete stop at a stop sign i accelerate onto a busy highway and the transmission...	6 ~ 16083 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE my wife was hit from the rear and pushed into a tree dead center. the air bag did not inflate....	5 ~ 31720 miles
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL i own a 2010 hyundai genesis coupe. it has multiple problems. the transmission was replaced at 4200 miles and still...	4 ~ 19065 miles
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM as i exited the freeway i shifted out of 6th gear (70mph) and pressed the brakes taking it down to...	3 ~ 58367 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE excessive smell of raw fuel from drivers rear tire area entering into the passenger cabin area. dealership general manager verified	3 ~ 3633 miles
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN i own a 2010 hyundai genesis coupe. it has multiple problems. the transmission was replaced at 4200 miles and still...	3 ~ 8733 miles
CONTROL MODULE > ELECTRIC > POWER ASSIST while driving when i go to stop or slow down the brake pedal goes to the floor. it's real hard...	2 ~ 75000 miles
SUSPENSION tl* the contact owns a 2014 hyundai genesis coupe. while the contact's son was stopped at a stop light he...	2 ~ 17050 miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING the tail lights get filled with water/condensation. i had one replaced under warranty but at 60 000 miles it's no...	2 ~ 79000 miles
VISIBILITY/WIPER i was driving down the highway when suddenly the sunroof of my vehicle shattered. glass flew down the back of...	2 ~ 10750 miles
STRUCTURE letter from congressman sarbanes on behalf of constituent re vehicle safety. *smd the consumer stated there was a metal-on-metal sound...	2 ~ 124 miles
SEATS hyundai genesis coup rear seat does not comply with nhtsa child seat anchorage 49 cfr parts 571 and 596 [docket...	2 ~ 5775 miles
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES the hood on the 2010 hyundai genesis coupe does not fit properly allowing the hood to bounce at normal driving...	2
MANUAL TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN vehicle: 2009-current hyundai genesis coupe 2.0t/3.8 vehicles equipped with manual transmissions. vehicle build date: feb 2009 start of incident: may...	2 ~ 6174 miles
TIRES temporary spare split tread never used...	1 ~ 97000 miles
TREAD/BELT > TIRES temporary spare split tread never used...	1 ~ 97000 miles
TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE > TIRES temporary spare split tread never used...	1 ~ 97000 miles
MASTER CYLINDER > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC brake pedal goes all the way down when braking. master cylinder failure. mileage on vehicle 33 678....	1 ~ 33678 miles
DIFFERENTIAL UNIT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN tl* the contact owns a 2014 hyundai genesis coupe. while accelerating from a stop light a loud unknown noise was...	1 ~ 34000 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING while the car is warmed up and at operating temperature the rpms will "hang" (hover around 2500 rpms) for 3-5	1 ~ 14444 miles
PARKING BRAKE my vehicle was parked in a parking spot on a slight incline with the parking brake engaged and the stick	1 ~ 4700 miles
FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE the hood never fit as tight as it should flopping a bit over bumps but one day i popped it...	1 ~ 20000 miles
FRONT > SUSPENSION the front suspension on the car is defective. the car handles all bumps horribly and has "bottomed out" quite a...	1 ~ 17000 miles
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM one of my automotive forum member experienced a serious sudden acceleration issue with his hyundai genesis 2 door car 2010...	1
EQUIPMENT i own a 2010 hyundai genesis coupe. it has multiple problems. the transmission was replaced at 4200 miles and still...	1 ~ 4200 miles
MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT vehicle: 2009-current hyundai genesis coupe 2.0t/3.8 vehicles equipped with manual transmissions. vehicle build date: feb 2009 start of incident: may...	1 ~ 300 miles

FAQ

What year Hyundai Genesis Coupe is the most reliable?

Speaking of the models produced in the last 7 years, Hyundai Genesis Coupe models of 2016, 2015, 2014 year of manufacture have had the least number of complaints.

What year was a bad year for Hyundai Genesis Coupe?

Hyundai Genesis Coupe models of 2010 and 2011 are probably the years to be avoided like the plague due to a higher than an average number of issues reported.

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