2010 Hyundai Genesis

▲ Better than typical

2010 Hyundai Genesis
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:28:14.915Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

2010: 88 complaints

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Year	Complaints
2008	1
2009	234
2010	88
2011	121
2012	259
2013	126
2014	22
2015	289
2016	95
2018	3

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

SERVICE BRAKES 28%

28% of complaints: service brakes — 25 distinct reports on file.

CRASH

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HYUNDAI GENESIS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHTS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE. A DEALER HAD NOT DIAGNOSED THE VEHICLE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180417

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 15%

15% of complaints: electrical system — 13 distinct reports on file.

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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20231220

2010 HYUNDAI GENESIS 3.8L V6 W/ PREMIUM NAVIGATION PACKAGE (TOUCHSCREEN): BLUETOOTH CONNECTS TO PHONE EVEN WHEN ACCESSORY POWER IS OFF. THE FOLLOWING WAS OBSERVED WITH OR WITHOUT THE SMART KEY: 1.

NHTSA ODI report, 20100706

EXTERIOR LIGHTING 13%

13% of complaints: exterior lighting — 11 distinct reports on file.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 7%

7% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 6 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY

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ON 4/18/13 AT 2125 HOURS, UNIT 1 WAS TRAVELING EASTBOUND IN LANE TWO OF NORTHERN AVENUE APPROACHING NORTH 59TH AVENUE. UNIT 2 WAS IN LANE TWO OF EASTBOUND WEST NORTHERN AVENUE STOPPED FOR A RED LIGHT AT THE INTERSECTION WITH NORTH 59TH AVENUE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20140310

ENGINE 7%

7% of complaints: engine — 6 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20130422 — 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, 2008-2

Remedy: 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 13V113000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20131017 — PE (closed 20140404)

Brake hydraulic control module failure

R 20131224 — service brakes, hydraulic

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).

Remedy: 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.

Campaign 13V489000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20150323 — 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.

Remedy: 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.

Campaign 14V713000 — check if this car was fixed