Owners filed 16 complaints about this vehicle with federal regulators, most often about the engine. It has been recalled 3 times.
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NHTSA attached an advisory to a recall on this vehicle. Advisories apply to specific production runs — check your VIN with the manufacturer or at nhtsa.gov/recalls before driving it.
What fails
Component
Reports
Crashes
Fires
Injuries
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
3
0
0
0
Engine
3
0
0
0
Fuel/Propulsion System
2
0
1
0
Electrical System
2
0
0
0
Visibility/Wiper
1
0
0
0
Vehicle Speed Control
1
0
0
0
Structure › Body
1
0
0
0
Service Brakes
1
0
1
0
Power Train
1
0
0
0
Air Bags
1
0
0
0
3 safety recalls
Part 573 reports
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip › Control Unit/Module23V651000Park outside
Filed Sep 22, 20231,649,478 vehiclesHyundai Motor America
Defect. 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.
Remedy. 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
Filed Oct 7, 201684,500 vehiclesHyundai Motor America
Defect. 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.
Remedy. 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.
Power Train › Driveline › Differential Unit15V756000
Filed Nov 16, 201510,800 vehiclesHyundai Motor America
Defect. 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.
Remedy. 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.
What owners reported
Newest filings
Power Train
Filed May 14, 2025TX
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 to this the dealership nor manufacturer is wanting to fix it under the recall again. My case number with hyundai [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Service BrakesFire
Filed Nov 9, 2024MO
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
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Filed Jun 10, 2024GA
The contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Genesis Coupe. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V651000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Filed May 6, 202473,100 milesCA
The contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Genesis Coupe. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V651000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that when he turned his vehicle on the ABS warning light illuminated. The dealer was made aware of the failure but confirmed that parts were not yet available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 73,100. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Filed Apr 8, 2024DE
The contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Genesis Coupe. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V651000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Electrical System
Filed Mar 28, 2024WA
In cold weather, instrument panel can take over 10 minutes to boot up and function.
Engine
Filed Mar 4, 202434,000 milesIL
The contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Genesis Coupe. The contact stated while driving 10–20 MPH, the vehicle went into LIMP Mode in the first twenty minutes of driving. The vehicle speed was reduced. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, but the dealer was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The dealer cleared the DTC codes. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. While driving, the check engine light warning illuminated. The vehicle was taken to another local dealer, Happy Hyundai (9121S Cicero Ave. Oak Lawn, IL 660453), where it was diagnosed that the accelerator position sensor needed to be replaced. The throttle body needed to be cleaned and replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 34,000.
Vehicle Speed Control
Filed Feb 28, 2024IL
There is a code that comes on my car, makes the engine light come on then it goes out on its own . And every year it’s back on same code. Has been happening for years . I took it to the dealership 2xs for the same reason each time they said nothing was wrong cleared the code and the engine light went out. This year being the 9th year having the vehicle the engine light kept coming back on every day after it was cleared and nothing found. So the Happy Hyundai dealership ship said leave the car overnight and see if the engine light is back on and if so he can see then what the issue is because it won’t be historical. I paid $212 for diagnostic, and then a few days he said leave overnight. He discovered that the throttle body had an issue and suggested cleaning. But the car goes in limp mode and I couldn’t accelerate but 20-25 mph. The first 20 mins of driving every day. Then it takes off. He determined that an accelerator pedal position sensor was bad. And I went years without any one diagnosing this. My car only has 34550miles approximately. And it’s almost 9 years old. 34k miles a sensor shouldn’t be bad that soon. The codes were P0651/ and P2106. And now in 2024, someone finally figured it out. But now it’s been almost 9 years and I’m paying $900 or 1k for replacement when it was clearly something wrong years ago . Undiagnosed.
Engine
Filed Jul 5, 2023NC
While driving I noticed an engine noise/rattle about 3000RPM. The engine seemed to run fine but was making this abnormal noise. At 73,083 miles I towed the car to the Hyundai dealer. They found an anomaly in cylinder #5 and recommended engine replacement but refused warranty powertrain coverage because I am not the original owner. They also refused goodwill coverage even though this is a known issue with Hyundai engines.
Engine
Filed Apr 10, 2022LA
I should have listen to all the noise in the market but instead I went any head and did it anyway. The start a knocking sound out of no where. My problem is why do they built these engines when one have to buy another one before the car even gets old enough.
Fuel/Propulsion SystemFire
Filed Jun 1, 2021WV
On 4/5/2021 my vehicle caught fire while I was driving. The fuel line corroded and shot fuel into the manifold and the engine caught fire and was a total loss. Two other vehicles the same year also caught fire from the same issue within two months
Structure › Body
Filed May 20, 201829,000 milesMD
WATER INTRUSION INTO THE REAR TRUNK DURING HEAVY RAINS OR AFTER A CAR WASH.
Air Bags
Filed Jan 8, 201823,795 milesCA
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 HYUNDAI GENESIS COUPE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V722000 (AIR BAGS). WHILE DRIVING UNKNOWN SPEEDS, THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR BLINKED. ADDITIONALLY, THE NAVIGATION SYSTEM SCREEN WAS DARK. THE CONTACT CALLED A LOCAL DEALER (PALM SPRINGS HYUNDAI, 3919 E PALM CANYON DR, PALM SPRINGS, CA) AND WAS ADVISED TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 23,795.
Electrical System
Filed Nov 10, 201729,020 milesMD
AFTER REFUELING MY VEHICLE ON THE EVENING OF 11/09/2017, THE HEADLIGHTS WOULD NOT COME ON USING THE "AUTO-ON" FEATURE. THEY DID WORK WHEN SWITCHED TO "ON". THE REAR LIGHTS DID NOT WORK WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS PRESSED, NOR WHEN THE HEADLIGHTS WERE ON. THE TURN SIGNALS ONLY WORKED IN THE FRONT, BUT DID MAKE AN AUDIBLE SOUND. THE DOORS WOULD NOT LOCK AND THE SEAT BELT LIGHT WAS ON "CONSTANT" AND THE SEAT BELT CHIME WAS AUDIBLE FOR (15) MINUTES OF THE (30) MINUTE DRIVE. THE INTERIOR LIGHTS (DASH) WERE AT FULL BRIGHTNESS AND COULD NOT BE DIMMED. THE FACTORY GPS WAS LOCKED IN "PREPARING" MODE. I STOPPED AND RESTARTED THE VEHICLE (5) TIMES, BUT THAT DID NOT SOLVE THE ISSUE.
Fuel/Propulsion System
Filed Apr 13, 2017100 milesTN
THROTTLE STALL WHEN AT A STOP TURNING INTO ON COMING TRAFFIC IT HAS A HESITATION FOR TWO TO THREE SECONDS BEFORE IT THROTTLES UP.HYUNDAI DEALER SAYS THIS IS NORMAL DUE TO THE TRACTION CONTROL THINKING THE TIRE WILL START SPINNING LOSEING TRACTION.THIS PROBLEM IS GOING TO GET ME REAR ENDED.THIS PROBLEM IS ALL OVER THE INTERNET HYUNDAI CORPORATE WILL NOT RESPOND TO EMAIL REQUESTS ABOUT THE PROBLEM. VEHICLE HAS 5500 MILES AN HAS BEEN DOING THIS SINCE I DROVE IT OFF THE LOT BRAND NEW.
Visibility/Wiper
Filed Jun 27, 201610,000 milesLA
DURING ROUTINE CITY STREET DRIVING, THE SUNROOF SPONTANEOUSLY MADE A LOUD EXPLOSION SOUND, SHATTERED AND FELL INTO THE CAR. GLASS HIT MYSELF AND MY PASSENGERS WHILE THE CAR WAS IN MOTION. WHEN I WENT TO THE DEALERSHIP TO ADDRESS THE ISSUE, I WAS TOLD I WOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR THE REPAIRS OR SUBMIT TO MY INSURANCE. I HAVE HAD THIS $40,000 CAR FOR 3 MONTHS, PRIOR TO THIS INCIDENT THE TRUNK WAS LEAKING EVERY TIME IT RAINED AND HAD TO BE REPAIRED.
No unusual pattern of severe incidents in the complaint record.
Complaint counts track how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road as much as they track quality. A common model from 2013 has had a decade to accumulate reports; a rare one from last year has not. The signal worth weighing is in the severity columns, in whether the same component keeps appearing, and in whether the manufacturer eventually opened a recall for it.
Recall repairs are free for as long as the recall stands. Check whether a specific car still has open work at NHTSA's VIN lookup.
Most recent recall on file: Sep 22, 2023. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.