2010 Hyundai Genesis
Common Problems
Ranked from 97 federal NHTSA complaints and 1 recalls. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.
11 Common Problems
Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.
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Brake Pedal Sinks to the Floor Due to Hydraulic Control Unit (HECU) Corrosion
34complaintsSafety riskBrakesThe brake pedal sinks to the floor without sufficient stopping power, often due to corrosion in the hydraulic electronic control unit (HECU), leading to brake failure.
$800–$2,000est. abs module replacement · 2–5 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 13V489000
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Transmission erratic shifting and gear engagement issues
13complaintsHigh severityTransmissionComplaints describe the transmission grinding, failing to shift into gears, or downshifting unexpectedly, particularly in cold weather or during acceleration.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotes - 3
Engine Stalling or Power Loss Due to Electrical or Software Issues
12complaintsSafety riskEngineThe engine stalls or loses power unexpectedly while driving, often accompanied by a check engine light. This can occur during acceleration or at idle.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 4
Electrical System Malfunction Causing Battery Drain or Starting Issues
10complaintsMedium severityElectricalThe vehicle experiences electrical failures such as battery drain, inability to start, or wiring harness damage, often linked to rodents or faulty components.
$150–$700est. parasitic-drain diagnosis + battery · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotes - 5
Air Bag Deployment Failure or Malfunction
9complaintsSafety riskElectricalAir bags fail to deploy during collisions or deploy unexpectedly, such as headrest air bags inflating while parked.
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Headlights Flicker or Turn Off When Using Turn Signals
9complaintsMedium severityElectricalHeadlights flicker or turn off intermittently when using turn signals, especially at night, creating a visibility hazard.
$100–$900est. lighting assembly repair · 0.5–2 hrs laborGet local quotes - 7
Airbag and Dashboard Cracking with Airbag Visibility
5complaintsMedium severityOtherDashboard cracks near the airbag location, exposing the airbag and potentially affecting its deployment.
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Excessive fuel odor and potential fuel leak
3complaintsMedium severityFuel systemStrong gasoline odor is reported inside the cabin, potentially due to a fuel leak or system malfunction.
$300–$1,200est. fuel line/tank repair · 2–6 hrs laborGet local quotes - 9
Fuel Pump Failure Without Warning
2complaintsSafety riskFuel systemFuel pump fails unexpectedly without warning signs, causing the engine to shut off while driving.
$500–$1,100est. fuel pump replacement · 2–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 10
Seat adjustment motor failure or instability
2complaintsMedium severityOtherDriver seat adjustment motors fail or become unstable, causing the seat to drop or become detached from the floor.
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Steering wheel tilt/telescope mechanism failure
2complaintsMedium severitySteeringThe telescopic steering wheel becomes locked in position, blocking visibility and limiting driver egress.
Other years & sources
Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.