HYUNDAI GENESIS · model year

2010 HYUNDAI GENESIS

115 NHTSA complaints, 5 crash reports, and 3 active recalls for this specific cohort.

NHTSA overall rating

Not crash-tested

New Car Assessment Program

The 2010HYUNDAIGENESIS carries 115 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 5 crashes, 0 fires, 5 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.

Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 2010 GENESIS is service brakes with 25 filings, followed by electrical system (13) and exterior lighting (11). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability. This model year has 3 active recall campaigns, which means the manufacturer is obligated to remedy the covered defect at no charge for the life of the vehicle — the full NHTSA campaign numbers are listed below.

NHTSA currently has 37 investigation files overlapping the 2010 GENESIS, and 1 remain open. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.

115
Complaints
5
Crashes
0
Fires
5
Injuries
0
Deaths

Total Complaints

115 filings

Crashes Reported

5 reports

Source

NHTSA ODI

Federal complaints database

Complaints vs. fleet median (215)

At or below the fleet median complaint volume.

Complaints by Component

ComponentCount
SERVICE BRAKES25
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM13
EXTERIOR LIGHTING11
UNKNOWN OR OTHER9
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL6
ENGINE6
AIR BAGS6
POWER TRAIN5
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE4
STEERING3
TIRES3
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING2
SEATS2
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM2
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE1

Recalls (3)

13V48900029/10/2013

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).

14V71300007/11/2014

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 ill

13V11300001/04/2013

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 Tiburo

Recent Complaints

20250419SERVICE 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.

20231220ELECTRICAL 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.

20231220FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL

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.

20231220FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS

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.

20230522VEHICLE 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.

20220927AIR 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 passenger’s 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.

Mileage: 196,000

20220624AIR 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 driver’s and passenger’s 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

Mileage: 125,000

20210928SERVICE 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).

20210727PARKING 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.

Mileage: 23,763

20210727PARKING BRAKE:ELECTRICAL:CONTROL MODULE

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.

Mileage: 23,763

20201210ELECTRICAL 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.

Mileage: 95,000

20201210POWER TRAIN

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.

Mileage: 95,000

20200116UNKNOWN OR OTHER

BRAKE PEDAL SUDDENLY BECOMES SOFT. FRONT BRAKE PADS WERE REPLACED 10/15/19. PROBLEM CORRECTED FOR THREE MONTH. PEDAL SUDDENLY VERY SOFT WITHOUT WARNING. CAR WILL STOP BUT NOT AS EXPECTED. DANGEROUS IF NOT ANTICIPATED. DIAGNOSED AS HYDRAULIC CONTROL MODULE. ESTIMATED COST TO REPAIR $3800.

Mileage: 105,000

20191118STEERING

WHILE DRIVING MY GENESIS 2010 SEDAN, THE BATTERY LIGHT ILLUMINATED, THEN THE POWER STEERING DID NOT RESPOND. I WAS ABOUT 1/2 MILES FROM MY HOUSE AND I HAD TO WRESTLE WITH MY STEERING WHEEL UNTIL I GOT HOME. THE SCARY PART WAS THAT I UNEXPECTEDLY LOST POWER STEERING DURING A TURN AT THE TRAFFIC LIGHT. LUCKILY, NO ON COMING TRAFFIC WAS NEAR AS I COMPLETED THE TURN ON THE OPPOSITE SLIDE OF THE STREET. I FORTUNATELY ARRIVE HOME, PARKED THE VEHICLE AND HAD IT TOWED TO THE MECHANICS. I LEARNED THAT THE ALTERNATOR WENT OUT AND SO DID THE BATTERY. LUCKLY, DURING THE TURN I DID NOT CRASH, BUT IT WAS VERY NERVOUS THE REST OF THE WAY.

Mileage: 188,000

20191004SEATS

I WAS DRIVING IN A GROCERY STORE PARKING LOT AND WENT OVER A SPEED BUMP AT MAYBE 2 MILES AN HOUR AND BOTH MY FRONT HEADREST DISCHARGED.

Mileage: 132,518

20190203ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

CAR SEEMS TO HAVE ELECTRICAL ISSUES IT JUST SHUTS OFF ETC JUST FOUND OUT I PURCHASED A LEMON ODOMETER ROLLBACK

Mileage: 157,000

20190203ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

CAR SEEMS TO HAVE ELECTRICAL ISSUES IT JUST SHUTS OFF ETC JUST FOUND OUT I PURCHASED A LEMON ODOMETER ROLLBACK

Mileage: 157,000

20190203ENGINE

CAR SEEMS TO HAVE ELECTRICAL ISSUES IT JUST SHUTS OFF ETC JUST FOUND OUT I PURCHASED A LEMON ODOMETER ROLLBACK

Mileage: 157,000

20190111VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HYUNDAI GENESIS. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE FROM A STOP LIGHT, THE VEHICLE WENT INTO IDLE MODE. AFTER THE THIRD ATTEMPT OF DEPRESSING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED RAPIDLY. THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO ROUND ROCK AUTO GROUP (2301 N INTERSTATE 35, FRONTAGE RD #300, ROUND ROCK, TX, 78664 855 996-3127) WHERE THE PEDAL ASSEMBLY DASH ACCELERATOR WAS REPLACED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 48,031. *TR..*BF *DT*JB

Mileage: 48,031

20190103ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

HEADIGHTS TURN OFF FOR SEVERAL SECONDS WHILE DRIVING THEN COME ON AGAIN EVENTUALLY. BOTH HEADLAMPS GO OFF TOGETHER. HEADLIGHT SWITCH IN MANUAL ON POSITION, NOT THE AUTO ON/OFF POSITION WHICH I DO NOT USE.

Mileage: 88,480

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many complaints does the 2010 HYUNDAI GENESIS have?
The 2010 HYUNDAI GENESIS has 115 NHTSA complaints, 5 crashes, 0 fires, 5 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
Are there any recalls for the 2010 HYUNDAI GENESIS?
Yes, the 2010 HYUNDAI GENESIS has 3 recall(s). The most common affected component is SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID. Recalls are issued by NHTSA and manufacturers must provide a free remedy.
What are the most common problems with the 2010 HYUNDAI GENESIS?
The most-complained component for the 2010 HYUNDAI GENESIS is SERVICE BRAKES with 25 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include ELECTRICAL SYSTEM and EXTERIOR LIGHTING.
Is the 2010 HYUNDAI GENESIS safe to buy?
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.

Vehicle Safety Guides

Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.