The Lemon Index
200920111st generation
Better than average · most complaints: brakes
Fewest complaints of its generation (1st generation).
19 owner complaints, first 3 years 19–24 mpg combined, EPA
Similar cars, same year
2010 Toyota Avalon 882010 Chevrolet Impala 402010 Nissan Maxima 72
Lemon Index: 100 = the average car, lower is better.
What breaks most on the 2010 Hyundai Genesis
- Headlights8 complaintsmostly at 46,000–59,000 miles (74,000–95,000 km)
Specific parts named in the 88 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2010 Hyundai Genesis (all dates). Miles = the odometer owners typed in (middle half); cost = the repair bills owners wrote in those same complaints, in U.S. dollars. Owners' reports, not confirmed defects.
When problems show up
Only 17 complaints listed a mileage: too few to say when problems show up.
Questions to ask the seller
- Were recalls 14V713000 (lights), 13V489000 (brakes) and 13V113000 (lights) done? Ask for the dealer printout, or check the VIN.
- Do the brakes feel even, with no ABS or brake warning light? When were the pads and brake fluid last done?
- Any oil burning, leaks or check-engine lights? Ask for oil-change records.
- Hyundai sent dealers 66 repair notes for this car. Was this one done: “Higher-than-expected engine oil”?
From this year's own recalls, top problems, top repair bills and Hyundai's repair notes. Recall repairs are free at any dealer.
How serious. Out of all 19 owner complaints filed so far (every year since it was sold, not just the first 3), owners reported:
“Average car” = what the same number of complaints would include at the rate across every model year we track. Owners report these themselves; NHTSA doesn't confirm the cause.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
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When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 3K to 36K miles (6K to 58K km) on the car (17 of all 19 complaints filed so far listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
Problems Hyundai told dealers about
Hyundai sent dealers 66 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- Higher-than-expected engine oil
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Recalls 3
- Lights · recall issued 2014
Due to a circuit failure, the stop lamps in the affected vehicles may not illuminate.
- Brakes · recall issued 2013
The vehicles may contain brake fluid which does not protect against corrosion of the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU).
- Lights · recall issued 2013
Originally, in April 2013, Hyundai recalled 1,059,824 model year 2007-2009 Accent and Tucson, model year 2007-2010 Elantra, model year 2007-2011 Santa Fe, model year 2008-2009 Veracruz, model year 2010-2011 Genesis Coupe…
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Canada? See recalls at Transport Canada
Every Hyundai Genesis recall, all years · All Hyundai recalls
Government investigations
- ClosedBrake hydraulic control module failure2013–2014
NHTSA looks into a problem when enough owners report it. Many end in a recall.
Safety
Crash stars (older test): front ★★★★★ · side ★★★★★ · rollover ★★★★★
Fuel cost and engines
About $2,500–$3,950 (USD) a year in fuel (EPA estimate at U.S. prices, 15,000 miles or 24,000 km a year). Engines: 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.8L 6-cyl, 4.6L 8-cyl.
Every Hyundai Genesis year. 2010 is highlighted. Lower is better.
Newest year first. Red = worse than average, gray = about average or too few complaints to score.
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Is the 2010 Hyundai Genesis reliable?
Yes, better than average by government complaints. It drew a bit over half as many complaints as the average car filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 57; 100 is average, lower is better).
What are the most common 2010 Hyundai Genesis problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are brakes (21%), engine (16%) and tires (16%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2010 Hyundai Genesis have?
3 safety recalls (latest: lights). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2010 Hyundai Genesis get?
19 to 24 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Does the 2010 Hyundai Genesis have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 11% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2010 Hyundai Genesis cost in fuel a year?
About $2,500 to $3,950 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2010 Hyundai Genesis have?
2.0L 4-cyl, 3.8L 6-cyl, 4.6L 8-cyl.
Is there a better Hyundai Genesis year than the 2010?
Not nearby: the 2010 drew the fewest complaints per car sold of the Hyundai Genesis years within 3 model years of it.
The Lemon Index counts owner complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model years (100 = average, lower is better). It measures complaints, not crash safety. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works