2010 Hyundai Genesis

121 serious complaints of 156, the most about brakes (35) and power train (22); 1.0× this model's usual share of all serious complaints about 2010 vehicles. 5 recalls. NHTSA investigation PE13033: brake hydraulic control module failure.

What owners report

“The contact owns a 2010 hyundai genesis. While driving 40 mph, the brake pedal was depressed and took a greater distance to stop the vehicle. The contact had to depress the brake pedal multiple times in order to get the vehicle to stop. The vehcile was taken to an independent mechanic who was unable to diagnose or repair the vehicle.”

An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the brakes, Feb 2016

“6-speed manual transmission hard to get into some gears. Grinding noise is heard on upshift from 2nd to 3rd and downshift from 6th to 5th. This is the second transmission the dealer installed. The original one had similar issues when the car was less than a year old and it was replaced by the dealer under warranty.”

An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the power train, Aug 2016

Fixes and extended coverage

• Extended coverage The windshield wiper motor may either function intermittently or stop functioning. (5NP-H9U9W, May 2016)
• Repair program In certain areas, a vehicle’s underbody may exhibit corrosion due to road-salt usage. (23-01-034H, Apr 2023)
• Repair program Hyundai Motor America is conducting a Service Campaign to install warning labels on the driver's and/or passenger's seat belt assemblies on 2009-14 Model Year Genesis sedan and 2011-16 Equus vehicles. (5NP-E3P6N, Dec 2017)

From the manufacturer's bulletins filed with NHTSA. A dealer can look up whether a car has had the work done or is still covered.

156 owner complaints · 5 recalls (check a car's VIN for open recalls) · EPA combined: 19–24 mpg · NHTSA: Not rated · 2010 trims and features