Hyundai Genesis Coupe VIN Check

NHTSA holds 180 owner complaints on the Hyundai Genesis Coupe from 74 production runs; the worst run has 8, the typical one 2.4.

NHTSA complaint records · 180 complaints · 74 runs · 2010–2016 · Updated Nov 3, 2026
Quick answer

The most-reported Genesis Coupe run is KMHHT6KD7DU (2013 builds) with 8 complaints, 3.3× the typical run. Service brakes problems make up 27% of reports; 2013 is the worst model year at 3.3 complaints per run; NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for Genesis Coupe model years 2010–2016.

Which build runs owners report most

A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The Hyundai Genesis Coupe has 74 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 19% of every Genesis Coupe complaint on file.

FIG.01·Hyundai Genesis Coupe — complaints by production run
Production run (VIN 1–11)YearComplaintsInvolved a crashFire
KMHHT6KD7DU••••••20138——
KMHHT6KDXAU••••••201071—
KMHHT6KD2DU••••••20137——
KMHHU6KH4AU••••••20106——
KMHHT6KD6DU••••••20136—2
KMHHT6KD4AU••••••201051—
KMHHU6KH0AU••••••201052—
KMHHT6KDXDU••••••20135——
KMHHT6KD9DU••••••20135——
KMHHT6KD8BU••••••201142—
KMHHT6KD9AU••••••201041—
KMHHU6KJXDU••••••20134—1
ROWS 12·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records, grouped by VIN prefix

Each of the other 62 Genesis Coupe runs has 4 complaints or fewer. ForCar has checked 28 Genesis Coupe VINs so far, most often 2013, 2010, 2015 builds; 3 of them belong to one of the 12 runs above.

Which model years to check twice

Complaints per production run, so a year that simply sold more does not top the list. On the Hyundai Genesis Coupe the gap between build years is 2.8×: a 2013 car draws 3.3 complaints per run, a 2016 one 1.2.

FIG.02·Hyundai Genesis Coupe — complaint rate by model year
YearPer runComplaintsRunsCrashes
20161.2761
20151.61610—
20133.369211
20121.4107—
20112.222103
20102.756219
ROWS 6·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Heaviest year here is 2013 at 3.3 complaints per run; lightest is 2016 at 1.2.

What to inspect on this car

One system accounts for 27% of everything Hyundai Genesis Coupe owners report: Service Brakes, 59 of 180 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.

FIG.03·Hyundai Genesis Coupe — most-reported systems
SystemComplaintsInvolved a crashFire
Service Brakes59—3
Engine38—4
Hydraulic29——
Power Train2522
Electrical System2512
Unknown Or Other17—1
Vehicle Speed Control122—
Air Bags129—
ROWS 8·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Recalls to check against your VIN

NHTSA has 6 recall campaigns on the Hyundai Genesis Coupe; the 6 below cover build years 2010 to 2016. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.

FIG.04·Hyundai Genesis Coupe — recall campaigns
CampaignComponentModel years
16V722000Air Bags:sensor:occupant Classification2010–2016
23V651000Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip:control Unit/module2011–2015
24V562000Electrical System:ignition:interlock/lockout2010–2013
15V756000Suspension:rear2013–2015
13V113000Exterior Lighting:brake Lights:switch2010–2011
20V248000Air Bags:frontal2016
ROWS 6·SOURCE NHTSA recall campaigns

16V722000 was opened in 2016 on cars built from 2010: 6 years on the road before the recall.

How serious were they

Of the 180 reports on the Hyundai Genesis Coupe, 7.8% involved a crash against 5.8% across all vehicles, above the norm.

FIG.06·Hyundai Genesis Coupe — complaint severity
OutcomeHyundai Genesis CoupeAll vehicles
Complaints filed1801,115,966
Involved a crash14 (7.8%)64,194 (5.8%)
Involved a fire7 (3.9%)26,974 (2.4%)
Injuries reported1358,013
Deaths reported02,728
ROWS 5·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Crash-related reports run 34% above the all-vehicle rate.

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How this check works

The file behind this page holds 1,115,966 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 298,921 production runs. The Hyundai Genesis Coupe share of that is 180 complaints over 74 runs, 0.02% of everything on record.

Frequently asked questions

How do I check a Hyundai Genesis Coupe VIN for free?

Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 180 NHTSA complaints from 74 Genesis Coupe runs and 6 recall campaigns. No account, no card.

Which Genesis Coupe production run has the most complaints?

KMHHT6KD7DU, a 2013 build, with 8 complaints. The typical Genesis Coupe run has 2.4.

Which Genesis Coupe years have the most complaints?

Per production run, 2013 is heaviest at 3.3 complaints per run and 2016 lightest at 1.2.

How many Genesis Coupe complaints involve a crash?

7.8% of 180 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 7 involved a fire.

Complaint and recall records from NHTSA, grouped by VIN production run (characters 1–11). Per-run rates computed by ForCar. Federal data covers safety only — title, odometer and insurance history are not included. Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.
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