https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-genesis-coupe New NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for the Hyundai Genesis Coupe. en-us Sun, 20 Sep 2026 15:44:14 GMT https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-genesis-coupe https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-genesis-coupe#complaint-2162272 Fri, 02 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT The brake pedal travel is inconsistent when applying the brakes. Sometimes when you press the brake pedal the brakes respond immediately. Other times when you apply the brakes you have to push the brake pedal an uncomfortably long distance before the brakes start to respond. This problem is intermittent, so you never really know when its going to happen. This is dangerous. It appears that vehicle https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-genesis-coupe https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-genesis-coupe#complaint-2162096 Thu, 01 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Went to drive 18 minutes away from where I originally parked to get something to eat. When I came back to my original parking spot, I went into work. Thirty minutes later, my car was on fire and completely gone. https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-genesis-coupe https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-genesis-coupe#complaint-2162097 Thu, 01 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Went to drive 18 minutes away from where I originally parked to get something to eat. When I came back to my original parking spot, I went into work. Thirty minutes later, my car was on fire and completely gone. https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-genesis-coupe https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-genesis-coupe#complaint-2162098 Thu, 01 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Went to drive 18 minutes away from where I originally parked to get something to eat. When I came back to my original parking spot, I went into work. Thirty minutes later, my car was on fire and completely gone. https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-genesis-coupe https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-genesis-coupe#complaint-2158263 Wed, 17 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT The vehicle had been parked at my residence and powered off for approximately two weeks. Without warning, the vehicle spontaneously caught fire originating from the engine compartment. The vehicle was not running, had not been driven recently, and there was no collision or external fire source. The fire caused extensive damage to the engine bay, wiring, and surrounding components. The passenger c https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-genesis-coupe https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-genesis-coupe#complaint-2158264 Wed, 17 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT The vehicle had been parked at my residence and powered off for approximately two weeks. Without warning, the vehicle spontaneously caught fire originating from the engine compartment. The vehicle was not running, had not been driven recently, and there was no collision or external fire source. The fire caused extensive damage to the engine bay, wiring, and surrounding components. The passenger c https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-genesis-coupe https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-genesis-coupe#complaint-2158265 Wed, 17 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT The vehicle had been parked at my residence and powered off for approximately two weeks. Without warning, the vehicle spontaneously caught fire originating from the engine compartment. The vehicle was not running, had not been driven recently, and there was no collision or external fire source. The fire caused extensive damage to the engine bay, wiring, and surrounding components. The passenger c https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-genesis-coupe https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-genesis-coupe#complaint-2157345 Mon, 15 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT The vehicle developed rod knock consistent with rod bearing failure. The symptoms match known Hyundai Theta II engine defects that led to prior recalls and warranty extensions on similar engines. Vehicle was diagnosed by dealership with rod knock. Manufacturer denied goodwill repair citing warranty expiration despite failure characteristics matching known manufacturing defects. Engine failure pres https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-genesis-coupe https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-genesis-coupe#complaint-2135578 Wed, 01 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe. The contact had received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V651000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failur https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-genesis-coupe https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-genesis-coupe#complaint-2122123 Tue, 19 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT Dealer and corporate is refusing to do a Safety recall without a paid diagnostic first. https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-genesis-coupe https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-genesis-coupe#complaint-2113104 Wed, 23 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT Total engine failure due to bearing displacement which caused the engine to fail and throw a rod. This caused 3 holes in the engine block which caused oil to pour out onto the highway. There have been multiple class action lawsuits with Hyundai due to the same issue with other Hyundai models, and I believe that this vehicle should have an engine recall as well. This is a safety issue which can cau https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-genesis-coupe https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-genesis-coupe#complaint-2112088 Sun, 20 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT - I was driving down the road and the engine just died. When the tow truck driver showed up, he made a comment that 'he picks one of these cars (hyundai genesis) up almost everyday for the same issue'. He was the first to tell us the engine seized. - Depending on location of where this happened (ex. freeway with no place to pull over), this could have been a very dangerous situation. - The dealer https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-genesis-coupe https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-genesis-coupe#complaint-2091932 Wed, 14 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT The differential mounting bolt on the passenger side (the only one on that side) backed out and broke causing that side of the differential to smack the bottom of the car and then sag on the passenger side after letting off the throttle. Once it dropped it made the car come to a compete stop fast. Luckily there was no accident. This exact issue has already been fixed previously under recall, due t https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-genesis-coupe https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-genesis-coupe#complaint-2086003 Fri, 25 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2014 Hyundai Genesis Coupe. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH, the vehicle failed to properly respond. The oil warning light was illuminated, with a clicking sound was coming from the engine. Additionally, there was smoke coming from the vehicle. The dealer where the vehicle was purchased was contacted, and the dealer sent a tow truck to tow the vehicle to the dealer. https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-genesis-coupe https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-genesis-coupe#complaint-2078345 Sat, 29 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT I am submitting this complaint regarding a catastrophic engine failure in my 2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe while driving at 70 mph on the highway. Without any prior warning, the engine suddenly started making a loud knocking noise from under the hood, and shortly after, the car lost power. There were no check engine lights or other indicators signaling an issue before the failure. I was able to safel https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-genesis-coupe https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-genesis-coupe#complaint-2078346 Sat, 29 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT I am submitting this complaint regarding a catastrophic engine failure in my 2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe while driving at 70 mph on the highway. Without any prior warning, the engine suddenly started making a loud knocking noise from under the hood, and shortly after, the car lost power. There were no check engine lights or other indicators signaling an issue before the failure. I was able to safel https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-genesis-coupe https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-genesis-coupe#complaint-2067085 Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT Oil levels leaking and consumption issues https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-genesis-coupe https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-genesis-coupe#complaint-2063140 Thu, 06 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT Unknown. All I know is my son purchased a Genesis coupe used and within less then 48 hours. I watched the vehicle catch fire on the freeway and smoke uncontrollably. As I drove behind him. He was unaware of the first or smoke coming from the car. Finally I got his attention to pull over and now the car won't work. The seller refuses to give him a refund or mechanical assistance for his purchase. https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-genesis-coupe https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-genesis-coupe#complaint-2059209 Fri, 24 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT The contact’s son owns a 2011 Hyundai Genesis Coupe. The contact stated the brake light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a certified mechanic who performed a pressure test and determined that the ABS module had failed due to a leak. The contact was informed that the ABS module needed to be replaced. The contact stated that brake fluid was added for the brake light to turn off. The dealer https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-genesis-coupe https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-genesis-coupe#complaint-2055260 Sun, 12 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT I was driving normally on the highway when my a loud noise came from the front of my car. My engine completely died, I was able to get on the shoulder of the road before power steering died. After taking it to a mechanic a rod had went thru the engine block. There was no warning at all. Hyundai has had a recall on 2.0T engines but not for the genesis engine. This failure and destruction of my engi https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-genesis-coupe https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-genesis-coupe#complaint-2054713 Thu, 09 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT The adjustment on the steering column for telescopic/up/down adjustments doesn't hold the steering wheel in place, even under light pressure like trying to honk the horn, the column just pushes in. Since the column cannot stay in place under light pressure, it won't stay in place if the driver's airbag is deployed possibly causing severe injury or death. I first noticed this problem back in 2015, https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-genesis-coupe https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-genesis-coupe#complaint-2054714 Thu, 09 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT The adjustment on the steering column for telescopic/up/down adjustments doesn't hold the steering wheel in place, even under light pressure like trying to honk the horn, the column just pushes in. Since the column cannot stay in place under light pressure, it won't stay in place if the driver's airbag is deployed possibly causing severe injury or death. I first noticed this problem back in 2015, https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-genesis-coupe https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-genesis-coupe#complaint-2051026 Fri, 27 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMT There was a recall on some Hyundai engines from 2011-2012. I have been told by Hyundai that my vehicle was not included in the recall as it is a 2013. It is the same engine and has malfunctioned in one of the cylinders rendering the car inoperable because of that engine malfunction. The car has had routine maintenance and is at 100k miles. https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-genesis-coupe https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-genesis-coupe#complaint-2044660 Mon, 02 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMT I brought the car in the dealership for the recall (251). The dealership was not able to fix the recall, which affected other parts of the car. The dealership could not fix the other parts. The vehicle was inspected by the manufacturer. The dealership did not allow to pick up the car from their parking lot. The manufacturer refuses to pay for the car or other expensives caused by this recall. https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-genesis-coupe https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-genesis-coupe#complaint-2044661 Mon, 02 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMT I brought the car in the dealership for the recall (251). The dealership was not able to fix the recall, which affected other parts of the car. The dealership could not fix the other parts. The vehicle was inspected by the manufacturer. The dealership did not allow to pick up the car from their parking lot. The manufacturer refuses to pay for the car or other expensives caused by this recall. https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-genesis-coupe https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-genesis-coupe#complaint-2044662 Mon, 02 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMT I brought the car in the dealership for the recall (251). The dealership was not able to fix the recall, which affected other parts of the car. The dealership could not fix the other parts. The vehicle was inspected by the manufacturer. The dealership did not allow to pick up the car from their parking lot. The manufacturer refuses to pay for the car or other expensives caused by this recall. https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-genesis-coupe https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-genesis-coupe#complaint-2043953 Thu, 28 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT The brake lines and fuel lines were corroded. The corrosion of the brake lines would lead to brake failure and the corrosion of the fuel lines would lead to a fire. The Hyundai dealer was the first to find the brake problem and after inspection by my mechanic, the fuel lines were also found to be corroded. I took my car in for a recall service at the dealer and after the service my brake light wo https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-genesis-coupe https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-genesis-coupe#complaint-2043954 Thu, 28 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT The brake lines and fuel lines were corroded. The corrosion of the brake lines would lead to brake failure and the corrosion of the fuel lines would lead to a fire. The Hyundai dealer was the first to find the brake problem and after inspection by my mechanic, the fuel lines were also found to be corroded. I took my car in for a recall service at the dealer and after the service my brake light wo https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-genesis-coupe https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-genesis-coupe#complaint-2039034 Sat, 09 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT My car was leaking brake fluid but no spots on ground. My brakes started locking and not work at all. After having car serviced multiple times my brakes completly stopped all together. Left for mechanic and my car in the engine bay caught fire. Burned completly for total loss. ABS modularor had recall causing engine bay fires. Was wondering if this was why https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-genesis-coupe https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-genesis-coupe#complaint-2039035 Sat, 09 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT My car was leaking brake fluid but no spots on ground. My brakes started locking and not work at all. After having car serviced multiple times my brakes completly stopped all together. Left for mechanic and my car in the engine bay caught fire. Burned completly for total loss. ABS modularor had recall causing engine bay fires. Was wondering if this was why