repaired · 2016 Q2
Brake lights: switch
Risk. A following vehicle may not recognize that the vehicle is slowing or coming to a stop if the stop lamps on the vehicle do not illuminate as expected.
2010 Hyundai GenesisProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 88 owner complaints about the 2010 Hyundai Genesis, most often about the service brakes. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 14V-713 the manufacturer reports only 67% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 19, 2025. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2010 Hyundai Genesis has problems
88 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
25Service brakes2 crash/fire/injury
14Electrical system
13Exterior lighting
7Air bags1 crash/fire/injury
6Vehicle speed control
6Engine
5Power train
5Service brakes, hydraulic
4Tires
1912 other systems1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 25 | 2 |
| Electrical system | 14 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 13 | 0 |
| Air bags | 7 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 6 | 1 |
| Engine | 6 | 0 |
| Power train | 5 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 5 | 0 |
| Tires | 4 | 0 |
| 12 other systems | 19 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2010 Hyundai Genesis recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2015 Q1
Service brakes, hydraulic: fluid
Risk. If the module corrodes, reduced brake effectiveness may result, increasing the risk of a crash.
no report yet
Brake lights: switch
Risk. Failure to illuminate the stop lamps during braking or inability to disengage the cruise control could increase the risk of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Hyundai.
Mileage at failure
When do service brakes problems start?
54kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 23 service brakes complaints. 91% were reported before 100,000 miles.
3under 30k miles21under 100k miles2100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2010 vs. every other Genesis year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Genesis median. How we score
'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'18
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2010 Hyundai Genesis safety ratings
2010 Hyundai Genesis 4-DR w/SAB in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
Frontal crashNot rated
Side barrierNot rated
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2010 Hyundai Genesis, and the recalls they led to.
- Brake hydraulic control module failureLed to recall 13V-489
In owners' words
What Genesis owners report
Recent service brakes complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Brakes went completely out while driving, absolutely terrifying. Pedal went straight to the floor and wouldn't stop. I had to manually downshift until it was under 5 mph and then it would barely stop.
While attempting to brake on exit ramp off an interstate highway, the brake pedal was depressed almost to the floorboard with minimal slowing. The brakes were pumped several times with slowing vehicle speed. Fortunately, the exit ramp was long enough to allow a safe stop. Pedal remains soft and…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HYUNDAI GENESIS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHTS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE. A DEALER HAD NOT DIAGNOSED THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER INDICATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED PER AN UNKNOWN RECALL CAMPAIGN IN 2014 AND 2016; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE VEHICLE…
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