GENESIS COUPE

Hyundai Genesis Coupe — MPG, VIN Decoder, Recalls, Reliability & Specs

Everything on the Hyundai Genesis Coupe — 22 recalls, common problems, the best & worst years, full specs, MPG and NHTSA safety, by model year.

Data · NHTSA & EPA · 2010–2016 · 7 model years · Updated Jul 18, 2026 · 3.5 ★★★★★★★★★★ ForCar Score
Quick answer

The Hyundai Genesis Coupe spans 2010–2016 with 22 recorded NHTSA recalls and a 3.5/5 ForCar reliability score. The years to approach with caution are 2010, 2016, 2015 (most owner complaints); the cleanest are 2011, 2012, 2013. It delivers up to 24 mpg combined and NHTSA-rated safety.

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2010–2016
Years
22
Recalls
24
Top MPG
—★
NHTSA
163
Complaints
FIG.01
3.5/5
★★★★★★★★★★
ForCar Reliability Score
Our editorial rating · 7 model years
Hyundai Genesis Coupe
Safety (NHTSA)3.5
Recall record4.0
Complaint severity3.5

How we score: NHTSA crash-test safety (40%), recall frequency across all years (25%) and the share of owner complaints involving a crash, fire or injury (35%). Based on NHTSA & EPA data — not user reviews.

Overview

The Hyundai Genesis Coupe is one of the most popular vehicles in its class, produced from 2010 to 2016 across multiple generations.

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How to read a Hyundai Genesis Coupe VIN — every digit explained

Every Hyundai Genesis Coupe carries a unique 17-character VIN stamped at the factory. Each position is a code — together they spell out where, when and how your car was built. Here's exactly what every digit means.

FIG.02
1–3 · WMIKM8
4–8 · VDSCM826
9 · Check5
10 · YearR
11 · PlantA
12–17 · Serial004352
  • WMI (1–3) — country & manufacturer. Tells you it's a Hyundai and the country it was built in (real Hyundai codes below).
  • VDS (4–8) — model, body style, engine, trim & restraints. The 8th digit is the engine code.
  • Check digit (9) — a math check that proves the VIN is genuine.
  • Model year (10) — the year it was built (e.g. R = 2024, S = 2025).
  • Plant (11) — which factory assembled this Genesis Coupe.
  • Serial (12–17) — the unique sequential production number.
Real Hyundai WMIs — the first 3 VIN digits by build country
  • South KoreaKM8 · KMF · KMH · KMT · KMU · KPH
  • USA5NM · 5NP · 5NT · U5Y
  • SingaporePFD
17 CHARS·SOURCE SAE / ISO 3779 · NHTSA vPIC

Digits 4–17 — the engine code (8th), model-year letter (10th) and plant — follow the universal SAE standard, identical on every car. For the full year-code table (2001–2026), country codes and where the VIN is stamped on your Genesis Coupe, see the complete guide to reading a VIN.

How many recalls does the Hyundai Genesis Coupe have?

The Hyundai Genesis Coupe has 22 recorded NHTSA recalls across 2010–2016. Pick a year below to see its recalls — then verify open recalls against your specific VIN.

2016 Hyundai Genesis Coupe recalls 2

Air Bags:frontal20V248000

What's wrong. Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2016 Genesis Coupe vehicles. The mounting bolts securing the driver-side frontal air bag may have been insufficiently tightened, potentially causing the air bag to detach from the steering wheel.

Risk. A detached driver's air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Fix. Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the mounting bolts and retighten them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 22, 2020. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 192.

Air Bags:sensor:occupant Classification16V722000

What's wrong. Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2010-2016 Genesis Coupe vehicles manufactured December 12, 2008, to June 11, 2016. The electrical harness connector for the front passenger seat Occupant Classification System (OCS) may dislodge when the seat is moved.

Risk. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, the disconnected OCS would, by default, cause the first stage, and only the first stage, of the air bag to deploy, whether there is a child seat in the front seat and the bag should not deploy or if the crash is severe and both stages should deploy. Either scenario increases the risk of injury to the front seat occupant.

Fix. Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will secure the OCS connector to prevent it from disconnecting, free of charge. Parts are not currently available and a second letter will be sent to owners when parts are available. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 151.

2015 Hyundai Genesis Coupe recalls 3

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip:control Unit/module23V651000

What's wrong. Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2015 Elantra, Genesis Coupe, Sonata Hybrid, 2012-2015 Accent, Azera, Veloster, 2013-2015 Elantra Coupe, Santa Fe, 2014-2015 Equus, 2010-2012 Veracruz, 2010-2013 Tucson, 2015 Tucson Fuel Cell, and 2013 Santa Fe Sport vehicles. The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module may leak brake fluid internally and cause an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.

Risk. An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

Fix. Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the ABS fuse, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2024 through October 11, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 251.

Suspension:rear15V756000

What's wrong. Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Genesis Coupe vehicles manufactured December 28, 2011, to April 6, 2015, equipped with manual transmissions. In the affected vehicles, if the differential and the suspension rear crossmember were not properly aligned during vehicle assembly, the bolts that secure the differential may loosen.

Risk. If the rear differential loosens from its mounting position, the driveshaft may disconnect from the differential, resulting in a loss of propulsion and an increased risk of a crash.

Fix. Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will verify the proper assembly of the differential, free of charge. The recall began on December 30, 2015. Owners may contact Hyundai's customer service at 1-855-671-3059. Hyundai's number for this recall is 135.

Air Bags:sensor:occupant Classification16V722000

What's wrong. Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2010-2016 Genesis Coupe vehicles manufactured December 12, 2008, to June 11, 2016. The electrical harness connector for the front passenger seat Occupant Classification System (OCS) may dislodge when the seat is moved.

Risk. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, the disconnected OCS would, by default, cause the first stage, and only the first stage, of the air bag to deploy, whether there is a child seat in the front seat and the bag should not deploy or if the crash is severe and both stages should deploy. Either scenario increases the risk of injury to the front seat occupant.

Fix. Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will secure the OCS connector to prevent it from disconnecting, free of charge. Parts are not currently available and a second letter will be sent to owners when parts are available. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 151.

2014 Hyundai Genesis Coupe recalls 3

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip:control Unit/module23V651000

What's wrong. Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2015 Elantra, Genesis Coupe, Sonata Hybrid, 2012-2015 Accent, Azera, Veloster, 2013-2015 Elantra Coupe, Santa Fe, 2014-2015 Equus, 2010-2012 Veracruz, 2010-2013 Tucson, 2015 Tucson Fuel Cell, and 2013 Santa Fe Sport vehicles. The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module may leak brake fluid internally and cause an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.

Risk. An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

Fix. Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the ABS fuse, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2024 through October 11, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 251.

Suspension:rear15V756000

What's wrong. Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Genesis Coupe vehicles manufactured December 28, 2011, to April 6, 2015, equipped with manual transmissions. In the affected vehicles, if the differential and the suspension rear crossmember were not properly aligned during vehicle assembly, the bolts that secure the differential may loosen.

Risk. If the rear differential loosens from its mounting position, the driveshaft may disconnect from the differential, resulting in a loss of propulsion and an increased risk of a crash.

Fix. Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will verify the proper assembly of the differential, free of charge. The recall began on December 30, 2015. Owners may contact Hyundai's customer service at 1-855-671-3059. Hyundai's number for this recall is 135.

Air Bags:sensor:occupant Classification16V722000

What's wrong. Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2010-2016 Genesis Coupe vehicles manufactured December 12, 2008, to June 11, 2016. The electrical harness connector for the front passenger seat Occupant Classification System (OCS) may dislodge when the seat is moved.

Risk. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, the disconnected OCS would, by default, cause the first stage, and only the first stage, of the air bag to deploy, whether there is a child seat in the front seat and the bag should not deploy or if the crash is severe and both stages should deploy. Either scenario increases the risk of injury to the front seat occupant.

Fix. Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will secure the OCS connector to prevent it from disconnecting, free of charge. Parts are not currently available and a second letter will be sent to owners when parts are available. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 151.

2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe recalls 4

Electrical System:ignition:interlock/lockout24V562000

What's wrong. Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Genesis Coupe vehicles. A return spring in the ignition lock switch may fracture, which can result in unintended vehicle movement when the vehicle is started in gear, without the parking brake applied.

Risk. Unintended vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash.

Fix. Dealers will replace the ignition lock switch, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 4, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 266.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip:control Unit/module23V651000

What's wrong. Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2015 Elantra, Genesis Coupe, Sonata Hybrid, 2012-2015 Accent, Azera, Veloster, 2013-2015 Elantra Coupe, Santa Fe, 2014-2015 Equus, 2010-2012 Veracruz, 2010-2013 Tucson, 2015 Tucson Fuel Cell, and 2013 Santa Fe Sport vehicles. The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module may leak brake fluid internally and cause an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.

Risk. An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

Fix. Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the ABS fuse, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2024 through October 11, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 251.

Suspension:rear15V756000

What's wrong. Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Genesis Coupe vehicles manufactured December 28, 2011, to April 6, 2015, equipped with manual transmissions. In the affected vehicles, if the differential and the suspension rear crossmember were not properly aligned during vehicle assembly, the bolts that secure the differential may loosen.

Risk. If the rear differential loosens from its mounting position, the driveshaft may disconnect from the differential, resulting in a loss of propulsion and an increased risk of a crash.

Fix. Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will verify the proper assembly of the differential, free of charge. The recall began on December 30, 2015. Owners may contact Hyundai's customer service at 1-855-671-3059. Hyundai's number for this recall is 135.

Air Bags:sensor:occupant Classification16V722000

What's wrong. Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2010-2016 Genesis Coupe vehicles manufactured December 12, 2008, to June 11, 2016. The electrical harness connector for the front passenger seat Occupant Classification System (OCS) may dislodge when the seat is moved.

Risk. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, the disconnected OCS would, by default, cause the first stage, and only the first stage, of the air bag to deploy, whether there is a child seat in the front seat and the bag should not deploy or if the crash is severe and both stages should deploy. Either scenario increases the risk of injury to the front seat occupant.

Fix. Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will secure the OCS connector to prevent it from disconnecting, free of charge. Parts are not currently available and a second letter will be sent to owners when parts are available. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 151.

2012 Hyundai Genesis Coupe recalls 3

Electrical System:ignition:interlock/lockout24V562000

What's wrong. Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Genesis Coupe vehicles. A return spring in the ignition lock switch may fracture, which can result in unintended vehicle movement when the vehicle is started in gear, without the parking brake applied.

Risk. Unintended vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash.

Fix. Dealers will replace the ignition lock switch, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 4, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 266.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip:control Unit/module23V651000

What's wrong. Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2015 Elantra, Genesis Coupe, Sonata Hybrid, 2012-2015 Accent, Azera, Veloster, 2013-2015 Elantra Coupe, Santa Fe, 2014-2015 Equus, 2010-2012 Veracruz, 2010-2013 Tucson, 2015 Tucson Fuel Cell, and 2013 Santa Fe Sport vehicles. The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module may leak brake fluid internally and cause an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.

Risk. An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

Fix. Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the ABS fuse, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2024 through October 11, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 251.

Air Bags:sensor:occupant Classification16V722000

What's wrong. Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2010-2016 Genesis Coupe vehicles manufactured December 12, 2008, to June 11, 2016. The electrical harness connector for the front passenger seat Occupant Classification System (OCS) may dislodge when the seat is moved.

Risk. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, the disconnected OCS would, by default, cause the first stage, and only the first stage, of the air bag to deploy, whether there is a child seat in the front seat and the bag should not deploy or if the crash is severe and both stages should deploy. Either scenario increases the risk of injury to the front seat occupant.

Fix. Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will secure the OCS connector to prevent it from disconnecting, free of charge. Parts are not currently available and a second letter will be sent to owners when parts are available. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 151.

2011 Hyundai Genesis Coupe recalls 4

Electrical System:ignition:interlock/lockout24V562000

What's wrong. Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Genesis Coupe vehicles. A return spring in the ignition lock switch may fracture, which can result in unintended vehicle movement when the vehicle is started in gear, without the parking brake applied.

Risk. Unintended vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash.

Fix. Dealers will replace the ignition lock switch, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 4, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 266.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip:control Unit/module23V651000

What's wrong. Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2015 Elantra, Genesis Coupe, Sonata Hybrid, 2012-2015 Accent, Azera, Veloster, 2013-2015 Elantra Coupe, Santa Fe, 2014-2015 Equus, 2010-2012 Veracruz, 2010-2013 Tucson, 2015 Tucson Fuel Cell, and 2013 Santa Fe Sport vehicles. The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module may leak brake fluid internally and cause an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.

Risk. An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

Fix. Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the ABS fuse, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2024 through October 11, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 251.

Exterior Lighting:brake Lights:switch13V113000

What's wrong. 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 Tiburon vehicles. Originally, in April 2013, Hyundai recalled 1,059,824 model year 2007-2009 Accent and Tucson, model year 2007-2010 Elantra, model year 2007-2011 Santa Fe, model year 2008-2009 Veracruz, model year 2010-2011 Genesis Coupe, and model year 2011 Sonata vehicles. In September 2013, Hyundai informed the agency that it was adding more vehicles to this campaign, representing an additional 652,512 units. The total number of vehicles being recalled is now 1,712,336. In the affected vehicles, the stop lamp switch may malfunction. A malfunctioning stop lamp switch may cause the brake lights to not illuminate when the brake pedal is depressed or may cause an inability to deactivate the cruise control by depressing the brake pedal. Additionally, a malfunctioning stop lamp switch may also result in intermittent operation of the push-button start feature, affect the operation of the brake transmission shift interlock feature, preventing the shifter from being moved out of the PARK position and cause the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) malfunction light to illuminate.

Risk. Failure to illuminate the stop lamps during braking or inability to disengage the cruise control could increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, when the ignition is in the 'ON' position, the transmission shifter may be able to be moved out of Park without first applying the brake. This may lead to unintentional movement of the car which may increase the risk of a crash.

Fix. 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 number is 110.

Air Bags:sensor:occupant Classification16V722000

What's wrong. Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2010-2016 Genesis Coupe vehicles manufactured December 12, 2008, to June 11, 2016. The electrical harness connector for the front passenger seat Occupant Classification System (OCS) may dislodge when the seat is moved.

Risk. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, the disconnected OCS would, by default, cause the first stage, and only the first stage, of the air bag to deploy, whether there is a child seat in the front seat and the bag should not deploy or if the crash is severe and both stages should deploy. Either scenario increases the risk of injury to the front seat occupant.

Fix. Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will secure the OCS connector to prevent it from disconnecting, free of charge. Parts are not currently available and a second letter will be sent to owners when parts are available. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 151.

2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe recalls 3

Electrical System:ignition:interlock/lockout24V562000

What's wrong. Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Genesis Coupe vehicles. A return spring in the ignition lock switch may fracture, which can result in unintended vehicle movement when the vehicle is started in gear, without the parking brake applied.

Risk. Unintended vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash.

Fix. Dealers will replace the ignition lock switch, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 4, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 266.

Exterior Lighting:brake Lights:switch13V113000

What's wrong. 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 Tiburon vehicles. Originally, in April 2013, Hyundai recalled 1,059,824 model year 2007-2009 Accent and Tucson, model year 2007-2010 Elantra, model year 2007-2011 Santa Fe, model year 2008-2009 Veracruz, model year 2010-2011 Genesis Coupe, and model year 2011 Sonata vehicles. In September 2013, Hyundai informed the agency that it was adding more vehicles to this campaign, representing an additional 652,512 units. The total number of vehicles being recalled is now 1,712,336. In the affected vehicles, the stop lamp switch may malfunction. A malfunctioning stop lamp switch may cause the brake lights to not illuminate when the brake pedal is depressed or may cause an inability to deactivate the cruise control by depressing the brake pedal. Additionally, a malfunctioning stop lamp switch may also result in intermittent operation of the push-button start feature, affect the operation of the brake transmission shift interlock feature, preventing the shifter from being moved out of the PARK position and cause the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) malfunction light to illuminate.

Risk. Failure to illuminate the stop lamps during braking or inability to disengage the cruise control could increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, when the ignition is in the 'ON' position, the transmission shifter may be able to be moved out of Park without first applying the brake. This may lead to unintentional movement of the car which may increase the risk of a crash.

Fix. 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 number is 110.

Air Bags:sensor:occupant Classification16V722000

What's wrong. Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2010-2016 Genesis Coupe vehicles manufactured December 12, 2008, to June 11, 2016. The electrical harness connector for the front passenger seat Occupant Classification System (OCS) may dislodge when the seat is moved.

Risk. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, the disconnected OCS would, by default, cause the first stage, and only the first stage, of the air bag to deploy, whether there is a child seat in the front seat and the bag should not deploy or if the crash is severe and both stages should deploy. Either scenario increases the risk of injury to the front seat occupant.

Fix. Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will secure the OCS connector to prevent it from disconnecting, free of charge. Parts are not currently available and a second letter will be sent to owners when parts are available. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 151.

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Best and worst years for the Hyundai Genesis Coupe

Based on NHTSA owner-complaint volume across 7 tracked years, the worst years are 2010, 2016, 2015 and the best (fewest complaints) are 2011, 2012, 2013.

ForCar aggregate — our own analysis of complaint volume, not published by NHTSA.

FIG.03
YearOwner complaintsTop issueVerdict
2010 Genesis Coupe156Service BrakesAvoid
2011 Genesis Coupe0Best
2012 Genesis Coupe0Best
2013 Genesis Coupe0Best
2014 Genesis Coupe0Average
2015 Genesis Coupe0Avoid
2016 Genesis Coupe7Electrical SystemAvoid
ROWS 7·SOURCE NHTSA + ForCar
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What are the most common Hyundai Genesis Coupe problems?

The most-reported Hyundai Genesis Coupe problems are Air (1 reports), Seats (5 reports) and Tires (6 reports) — out of 163 owner complaints NHTSA holds for the model. Here's how they break down:

15
involved a crash
0
involved a fire
15
injuries reported
0
deaths reported

Most-reported components — tap a category to read what owners actually experienced:

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, all model years. Bar = share of total complaints. Full reports searchable on NHTSA.gov.

Hyundai Genesis Coupe specifications & dimensions

The 2016 Hyundai Genesis Coupe. Full dimensions below — engine, horsepower and trim decode from your VIN. For the original factory build — MSRP, trim and standard equipment — rebuild the Hyundai Genesis Coupe window sticker.

Specs cache warming…

Source: NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada vehicle specifications. Metric values converted to imperial; generation ranges approximate.

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Hyundai Genesis Coupe cargo space, seating & interior room

How much the Genesis Coupe holds — passengers and cargo. EPA measures its interior at 89 cu ft of passenger volume and 10 cu ft of cargo. Seating capacity and legroom vary by trim.

89
Passenger ft³
10
Cargo ft³
99
Total interior ft³

Exact seating capacity, third-row availability, legroom and headroom decode from your VIN or vary by trim — the original factory equipment & options list shows what each trim included.

Passenger & cargo volume from EPA fueleconomy.gov (largest configuration). Seats, legroom and headroom from NHTSA vPIC on VIN decode.

Hyundai Genesis Coupe tire size, oil type & owner specs

The fitment owners look up most — tires, wheels, oil and batteries. Exact wheel and tire sizes decode from your VIN or the driver's door-jamb placard; the universal items are listed below.

Wheels & tires
Wheel sizeby VIN
Tire sizeby VIN
Bolt patternby trim
Tire pressure32–36 PSI
Engine oil
Oil typeFull synthetic
Gradeon oil cap
Capacityby engine
Battery
Main battery12V · group by trim
Key-fob cellCR2032
Wiper blades
Front bladesby generation
Rear bladeif equipped
Fuses
Fuse boxeshood + dash
Diagramon box lid
Light bulbs
Headlightby trim
Tail / brakeby trim
Fogif equipped

Exact tire, wheel, oil grade, capacity and battery group are added per trim and model year — decode your VIN above for the factory fitment. Universal items shown as-is.

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What MPG does the Hyundai Genesis Coupe get?

The Hyundai Genesis Coupe returns up to 24 combined MPG (EPA), which works out to roughly $3,200/yr in fuel. Pick an engine to see MPG, annual running cost and CO₂ by year:

The 2016 Hyundai Genesis Coupe (3.8L 6-cyl) gets 19 mpg combined and costs about $4,050/yr to fuel, emitting 455 g/mi CO₂ (GHG 4/10, smog 6/10) — about $9,250 more than the average new vehicle over 5 years.

FIG.04a
YearCityHwyCombFuel/yrCO₂ g/miSmogEngine
2016 Genesis Coupe162519$4,0504556/103.8L 6-cyl
2015 Genesis Coupe162519$4,0504586/103.8L 6-cyl
2014 Genesis Coupe162519$4,0504586/103.8L 6-cyl
2013 Genesis Coupe182721$3,6504206/103.8L 6-cyl
2012 Genesis Coupe172720$3,1004446/103.8L 6-cyl
2011 Genesis Coupe172720$3,1004446/103.8L 6-cyl
2010 Genesis Coupe172721$2,9504236/103.8L 6-cyl
ROWS 7·SOURCE EPA (ForCar database)

The 2014 Hyundai Genesis Coupe (2L 4-cyl) gets 22 mpg combined and costs about $3,500/yr to fuel, emitting 406 g/mi CO₂ (GHG 5/10, smog 5/10) — about $6,500 more than the average new vehicle over 5 years.

FIG.04b
YearCityHwyCombFuel/yrCO₂ g/miSmogEngine
2014 Genesis Coupe192722$3,5004065/102L 4-cyl
2013 Genesis Coupe212924$3,2003755/102L 4-cyl
2012 Genesis Coupe213024$3,2003705/102L 4-cyl
2011 Genesis Coupe213024$3,2003705/102L 4-cyl
2010 Genesis Coupe213024$2,6003705/102L 4-cyl
ROWS 5·SOURCE EPA (ForCar database)

Source: EPA fuel-economy database (ForCar-hosted, 1986–2027) — best combined rating per engine & year, with EPA annual fuel cost and tailpipe CO₂. Trim & drivetrain vary slightly; decode your VIN for the exact figure.

See how the Genesis Coupe stacks up against the most fuel-efficient sedans, or calculate this Genesis Coupe's real yearly fuel cost.

What engines does the Hyundai Genesis Coupe have? Power & range

The Hyundai Genesis Coupe is offered with 2 powertrains — 3.8L 6-cyl, 2L 4-cyl. Here's the lineup by engine, transmission and drivetrain.

FIG.05
EngineDisplacementTransmissionDriveFuel
V63.8L · 6-cylAutomatic (S8)RWDPremium
4-cyl2.0L · 4-cylManual 6-spdRWDPremium
ROWS 2·SOURCE EPA + NHTSA vPIC

Horsepower, torque and fuel-tank size decode from your VIN — exact figures vary by engine and trim.

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov (engines, drivetrain, range, charge time). Horsepower & torque from NHTSA vPIC on VIN decode.

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How much does a Hyundai Genesis Coupe cost to own?

A used Hyundai Genesis Coupe sells for a median of about $10,000 for a 2015 — most listed between $10,000 and $11,900, from 28 real US listings we track. That real market price is what depreciation eats into, so it's the true anchor of the cost to own:

FIG.10
YearTypical priceMarket rangeListings
2015 Genesis Coupe$10,000$10,000–$11,9004
2014 Genesis Coupe$10,500$5,000–$12,5676
2013 Genesis Coupe$8,499$7,995–$11,70010
2011 Genesis Coupe$2,875$2,500–$2,8753
2010 Genesis Coupe$7,990$7,000–$11,9985
ROWS 5·SOURCE ForCar market · real US listings

For every model year mileage-adjusted, trade-in vs private-party vs dealer pricing and a good-deal check, see what a Genesis Coupe is worth today, or browse used-market prices across all models.

A Hyundai Genesis Coupe depreciates at about an average rate. A typical example keeps roughly 46% of its value after five years — losing about 54% to depreciation. Fuel, maintenance and insurance add to the total cost to own.

80%
Value @ 1 yr
61%
Value @ 3 yrs
46%
Value @ 5 yrs
$16,000
Est. 5-yr fuel
FIG.06
$
AgeValue retainedEst. resale valueLost to depreciation
Year 180%$24,000−$6,000
Year 270%$21,000−$9,000
Year 361%$18,300−$11,700
Year 453%$15,900−$14,100
Year 546%$13,800−$16,200
ROWS 5·SOURCE ForCar estimate

What goes into the five-year cost to own:

  • Depreciation — the biggest cost: this Genesis Coupe loses about 54% of its value over five years. See the full depreciation curve by age.
  • Fuel — ≈ $16,000 over five years at roughly 15,000 miles a year.
  • Maintenance & repairs — routine service, tires and wear items as the Genesis Coupe ages.
  • Insurance — varies by driver, state and trim; get a quote for your exact figure.

Resale & depreciation are ForCar estimates from typical segment value-retention curves — not a live market quote. Fuel from EPA fueleconomy.gov at ~15k mi/yr.

How much is a Hyundai Genesis Coupe to insure?

A Hyundai Genesis Coupe costs about $1,838 a year to insure for a typical driver on full coverage — roughly 28% above the average car. That's from its real HLDI insurance-loss index (128, where 100 = average car); your own rate moves with state, age, record and coverage.

FIG.07
$1,838/yr
estimate · typical driver · full coverage · US average
$1,838
Est. / year
+28%
vs average car
$1,562–2,114
Typical range
128
HLDI loss index
CheaperAveragePricier
Where the money goes · full coverage
Liability (BI + PD)$882
Collision$515
Comprehensive$221
Other (UM / PIP)$221
LOSS INDEX 128·UNIT est. $/yr·SOURCE HLDI × NAIC
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Is the Hyundai Genesis Coupe safe?

NHTSA crash-test ratings aren't published for the Genesis Coupe yet — see the top-rated safest cars instead.

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How many miles does a Hyundai Genesis Coupe last?

A well-maintained Hyundai Genesis Coupe typically lasts 200,000–250,000 miles. With regular oil, transmission and timing service, most examples comfortably pass the 200,000-mile mark. Its ForCar Reliability Score is 3.5/5.

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All Hyundai Genesis Coupe model years

A year-by-year snapshot of the Hyundai Genesis Coupe — recalls, best EPA fuel economy and NHTSA safety. Tap a year for full details.

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YearRecallsBest MPGSafety
2016 Genesis Coupe2 recalls19 mpg
2015 Genesis Coupe3 recalls19 mpg
2014 Genesis Coupe3 recalls22 mpg
2013 Genesis Coupe4 recalls24 mpg
2012 Genesis Coupe3 recalls24 mpg
2011 Genesis Coupe4 recalls24 mpg
2010 Genesis Coupe3 recalls24 mpg
ROWS 7·SOURCE NHTSA + EPA

Recalls = NHTSA campaigns that year · MPG = best EPA combined · Safety = NHTSA overall stars (tested years).

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Frequently asked questions

What are the worst years for the Genesis Coupe?

By owner-complaint volume, 2010, 2016, 2015 drew the most reports. 2011, 2012, 2013 have the cleanest records.

How many recalls does the Genesis Coupe have?

22 recorded NHTSA recalls across 2010–2016. Always check open recalls by your VIN.

What MPG does the Genesis Coupe get?

Up to 24 combined MPG (EPA), depending on engine — from the base 4-cylinder to the hybrid.

How many miles does a Genesis Coupe last?

A well-maintained Genesis Coupe typically reaches 200,000–300,000 miles with regular maintenance.

Is the Genesis Coupe reliable?

Our ForCar Reliability Score for the Genesis Coupe is 3.5/5, based on NHTSA safety, recall history and complaint severity.

What's the Hyundai Genesis Coupe warranty?

New Hyundai models carry a 5 years / 60,000 miles basic (bumper-to-bumper) warranty and a 10 years / 100,000 miles powertrain warranty. Coverage can vary by model year and market — confirm with a Hyundai dealer.

Where is the Hyundai Genesis Coupe made?

The assembly plant is encoded in the VIN — the 11th character. Decode your Genesis Coupe's VIN above to see exactly where it was built; Hyundai may build it at more than one plant depending on the year.

How much ground clearance does the Genesis Coupe have?

Ground clearance varies by trim and drivetrain — AWD/4WD versions often sit higher. Decode your VIN or check the specific trim for the exact figure.

Data sourced from NHTSA (recalls, complaints, safety ratings) and EPA fueleconomy.gov (MPG). Best/worst-year analysis is ForCar's own aggregation of complaint volume. Last updated Jul 2026. — ForCar Editorial Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.
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