The Hyundai Genesis Coupe is a compact car built from 2010 to 2016. Most were assembled in South Korea — 100% of those on record. Engines offered: 4-cyl, V6. Worth buying? It depends heavily on which year you buy at 3.5/5 — and the year you pick matters far more than the badge (best and worst years →).
What the Genesis Coupe is
The Hyundai Genesis Coupe is a compact car that Hyundai built from 2010 to 2016 — 7 model years. It has been offered with 4-cyl, V6 power. Its closest siblings in the Hyundai range: Genesis, Tiburon, Excel.
Where the Genesis Coupe is built
A badge says where the company is registered; the VIN says where the car was bolted together. We counted the first three characters — the manufacturer identifier — across 179 Genesis Coupes on record.
| Assembled in | Share | VIN starts with | Years seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Korea | KMH | 2010-2016 |
Check your own: the first three characters of a Hyundai VIN decide which of these lines your Genesis Coupe belongs to. What every character in a Genesis Coupe VIN means →
Got the full 17 characters? A free VIN check on a Hyundai Genesis Coupe adds what the decoder can't see: open recalls, theft and total-loss records, and the safety ratings for that exact build.
Hyundai Genesis Coupe tire size, oil type & owner specs
The fitment Genesis Coupe 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.
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.
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 — 2 for the Hyundai Genesis Coupe, against one or two on most rivals.
| Engine | Displacement | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V6 | 3.8L · 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | RWD | Premium |
| 4-cyl | 2.0L · 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | RWD | Premium |
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.
The Genesis Coupe by the numbers
What the federal and market records say about the Hyundai Genesis Coupe. Each line opens the full breakdown by year.
| Topic | Genesis Coupe | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Recalls | 22 campaigns | NHTSA, all years |
| Owner complaints | 163 filed | What breaks and when |
| Reliability | 3.5 / 5 | Best and worst years |
| Insurance | $1,838/yr | Estimated full coverage |
| Used value | 54 listings | What it sells for now |
Frequently asked questions
What kind of car is the Hyundai Genesis Coupe?
The Genesis Coupe is a compact car, built from 2010 to 2016. Engines offered: 4-cyl, V6.
Where is the Hyundai Genesis Coupe made?
Across 179 cars in our records the split is: South Korea (100%). The first three characters of a VIN identify the plant's manufacturer and country — that is where these shares come from, not from a press release.
What is the Hyundai Genesis Coupe warranty?
New models carry 5 years / 60,000 miles basic cover and 10 years / 100,000 miles on the powertrain. Worth knowing: across our complaint records the typical car reaches the halfway point of its faults at five years, so most repairs land after the basic warranty ends.
Is the Genesis Coupe reliable?
It scores 3.5/5 in our data. The honest answer depends on the year far more than the model — see the best and worst years, and when this car starts to break.
How do I check a specific Genesis Coupe?
This page describes the model; it cannot tell you whether that car has an open recall or a branded title. Run its VIN against the records — free, and matched to the exact production run.
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