This factory service and repair manual is keyed to the 2010 Hyundai Genesis specifically — to the exact year, engine and trim of your car — so the specifications, torque values and sequences it gives are the ones Hyundai published for the 2010 sedan rather than a near-match carried over from a neighboring model year.
Engines covered
- 4.6L V8 — DOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline
- 3.8L V6 (231 cu in) — DOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline
Body styles covered
- 4-door sedan
Trims covered
- 3.8
- 4.6
Known issues on the 2010 Genesis. Two recalls are on federal record for this model year. The first concerns hydraulic brake fluid: certain model year 2009-2012 Genesis vehicles manufactured April 30, 2008, through March 28, 2012 may contain brake fluid which does not protect against corrosion, and if the module corrodes, reduced brake effectiveness may result, increasing the risk of a crash. The second is an exterior lighting recall covering the brake light switch, whose failure modes are failure to illuminate the stop lamps during braking or inability to disengage the cruise control. Owners have filed 115 complaints for the year and Hyundai has issued 75 technical service bulletins.
From tracing reduced brake performance to replacing a stop lamp switch or keeping either the V8 or V6 sedan on its service schedule, it holds you to the procedure and specification Hyundai wrote for the 2010 Genesis.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2009-2011 Hyundai Genesis vehicles manufactured April 30, 2008, to November 21, 2010, and 2011 Hyundai Equus vehicles manufactured July 31, 2010, to November 21, 2010. Due to a circuit failure, the stop lamps in the affected vehicles may not illuminate.
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. There is an increased risk of a rear-end crash as a result.
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will repair the stop lamp switch circuit, free of charge. Hyundai issued an interim notification to owners on January 6, 2015. The recall began on March 23, 2015. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-671-3059. Hyundai's number for this recall is 125.
Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2006-2009 Accent, model year 2007-2011 Azera, Sonata and Sante Fe,2006-2011 Tucson, 2009-2011 Elantra Touring, 2007-2010 Elantra, 2008-2011 Veracruz, 2009-2011 Genesis, 2010-2011 Genesis Coupe, 2007-2008 Entourage, and 2006-2008 Tiburon vehicles. 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, and model year 2011 Sonata vehicles. In September 2013, Hyundai informed the agency that it was adding more vehicles to this campaign, representing an additional 6
Failure to illuminate the stop lamps during braking or inability to disengage the cruise control could increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, when the ignition is in the 'ON' position, the transmission shifter may be able to be moved out of Park without first applying the brake. This may lead to unintentional movement of the car which may increase the risk of a crash.
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the stop lamp switch, free of charge. The safety recall began on April 22, 2013. Owners may contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's recall campaign number is 110.
Hyundai is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 Genesis vehicles manufactured April 30, 2008, through March 28, 2012. The vehicles may contain brake fluid which does not protect against corrosion of the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU).
If the module corrodes, reduced brake effectiveness may result, increasing the risk of a crash.
Hyundai will notify owners and instruct them to bring their vehicle to a dealer for service. Hyundai will inspect the HECU module for proper operation, and will replace the modules as necessary. Hyundai will replace the factory brake fluid in those vehicles that have not previously had the factory brake fluid replaced. These repairs will be done free of charge. The recall began on December 24, 2013. Owners may contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151 or by email at consumeraffairs@hmausa.com. Hyun
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has identified the presence of substandard and dangerous drivers-side airbag inflators manufactured by Jilin Province Detiannuo Automobile Safety System Co., Ltd. (DTN). These infla
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued an urgent safety advisory regarding dangerous, counterfeit driverside airbag inflators manufactured by Jilin Province Detiannuo Automobile Safety System Co., Ltd. (DTN),
This bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to the accumulated moisture in the headlamp, rear combination lamp, daytime running lamp (DRL), or fog lamp. This TSB illustrates the various causes of condensation inside th
This TSB provides a procedure to diagnose and replace, if necessary, an automatic transmission with Incorrect Ratio DTC (transmission clutch slip in gear above limit) listed on Page 2.
This bulletin contains information about the proper removal of the windshield wiper blade protective cover on all models. If the protective cover is not removed correctly, there is a possibility of the rubber insert and rail spring becoming
This bulletin outlines the basic components of the BG Fuel Test Kit and the procedure to test the quality of the fuel during vehicle diagnosis. Poor fuel quality may lead to cold engine startability issues, hesitation at idle or during acce
This bulletin provides important checkpoint guidelines when performing engine oil and filter change services.
Hyundai applies a Paint Protection Film (PPF) on new vehicles before delivery to dealerships. It provides a barrier between the paint and contaminants, such as rail dust, acid rain, and industrial fallout. In rare cases, the paint can becom
Showing the 8 most recent of 64 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.
ON 4/18/13 AT 2125 HOURS, UNIT 1 WAS TRAVELING EASTBOUND IN LANE TWO OF NORTHERN AVENUE APPROACHING NORTH 59TH AVENUE. UNIT 2 WAS IN LANE TWO OF EASTBOUND WEST NORTHERN AVENUE STOPPED FOR A RED LIGHT AT THE INTERSECTION WITH NORTH 59TH AVENUE. UNIT 2, A BUS, WAS PARKED IN BUS PULL OUT JUST EAST OF NORTH 59TH AVENUE ON WEST NORTHERN AVENUE WITH THE DRIVER OF THE BUS NOT IN DRIVER SEAT BUT STANDING IN BUS. ACCORDING TO DRIVER OF UNIT 1, WHILE UNIT 1 WAS SLOWING TO STOP BEHIND UNIT 2 THE ENGINE O
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2010 HYUNDAI GENESIS COUPE. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH OVER A RAILROAD TRACK, THE VEHICLE DROVE OVER A DITCH, WENT AIRBORNE, AND LANDED ON THE OPPOSITE SIDE OF THE ROAD. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A CULVERT PIPE AND THE VEHICLE ROLLED 3-5 TIMES. ONLY THE FRONT DRIVER'S AIR BAG DEPLOYED. THE OVERHEAD AND SIDE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY IN THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED LACERATIONS AND BROKEN BONES ON THE FACE AND BODY THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT
CAR WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD ON CRASH AT APPROX 45 - 50 MPH YET NO AIR BAGS DEPLOYED.........UPDATED 12/30/15 *BF *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HYUNDAI GENESIS COUPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE BY ENGAGING THE PUSH-TO-START BUTTON, THE VEHICLE ERRONEOUSLY ACCELERATED. THE CONTACT WAS NOT APPLYING THE BRAKES AT THE TIME NOR WAS THE VEHICLE SHIFTED INTO DRIVE. THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A GLASS GARAGE DOOR. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED MINOR CUTS AND BRUISES FROM THE IMPACT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER BUT WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAIL
I WAS TURNING INTO THE DRIVEWAY OF A SHOPPING CENTER WHEN I WAS REAR-ENDED BY ANOTHER CAR. THE FORCE OF THE COLLISION CAUSED BOTH ACTIVE HEADRESTS TO LAUNCH. THE FORCE OF THE ACTIVE HEADREST HITTING THE BACK OF MY HEAD CAUSED A CONCUSSION AND FOR TWO DAYS A LOSS OF ALL MEMORIES GOING BACK APPROXIMATELY 4 YEARS. I WAS HOSPITALIZED AND STAYED ONE NIGHT. MOST OF MY MEMORIES HAVE RETURNED BUT I HAVE ABSOLUTELY NO MEMORY OF THE DAY OF THE ACCIDENT PRE, DURING, OR POST ACCIDENT. I AM HOME NOW BUT CANN
IN APRIL 14 2012 AROUND 2AM NJ ATCO I WAS REAR END FROM BEHIND ABOUT 40MPH, I WAS ACCOMPANY BY MY COUSIN HE SAT ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. MOST OF THE DAMAGE WAS DONE ON HIS SIDE. I DRIVE A HYUNDAI GENESIS COUPE 2010. HIS SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOYED.. I CAN PROVIDED PICTURES IF NEEDED. IS THERE ANY WAY CAN I SUE THE CAR COMPANY OR THE MANUFACTURE OF THE AIRBAG FOR FAILURE TO DEPLOY. *TR
DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE GOING AROUND CURVE, CAR TURNED OUT AND SLID OFF THE ROAD, MAKING CONTACT WITH A TREE (REAR OF THE VEHICLE HIT THE TREE)
MY CAR WENT AIRBORNE WHEN I HIT A RAILROAD CROSSING WITH A STEEP DROP OFF, LANDED IN A DITCH AND FLIPPED SEVERAL TIMES END OVER END, LANDING UPSIDE DOWN. I WAS AIRLIFTED TO AN AREA HOSPITAL. ONLY 1 OF THE 6 AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. I LOST FEELING IN THE SIDE OF MY FACE WHERE MY HEAD BROKE THE DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW AND ALMOST BLED OUT. I NOW HAVE SEIZURES AND WAS RECENTLY FIRED FROM MY JOB DUE TO HAVING 2 SEIZURES AT WORK. I HAVE ONLY WORKED PART TIME IN THE LAST 2 YEARS. IF THE AIR BAGS HAD DEPLOY
WHEN STARTING THE VEHICLE WITH FOOT ON THE CLUTCH, IT LURCHED FORWARD HITTING A PARKING BARRIER. DEALER DENIED MECHANICAL CAUSES. FROM THE TIME I BOUGHT THE CAR, IT HAS ACCELERATED ON IT'S OWN, GOING TO THE MAX IN RPMS, AT RANDOM TIMES. I CAN TAKE MY FOOT OFF THE GAS AND IT WILL DRIVE ITSELF. WHEN I TRY TO COME TO A STOP, IT WILL ACCELERATE AND I HAVE TO COUNTER BY HITTING THE BRAKE. WHEN TAKEN TO THE DEALER, THEY COULDN'T "REPLICATE" IT. WHEN I ARGUED WITH THE MAN, HE SAID HE WOULD HONOR TH
AS I WAS DRIVING DOWN A MAJOR STREET TRAVELING AROUND 35 MPH, THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME BEGAN TO STOP. AS I BEGAN TO APPLY THE BRAKES, MY CAR'S PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. I PUMPED THE BRAKES A FEW TIMES AND BEGAN TO GET SOME PRESSURE, BUT I WAS NOT ABLE TO STOP IN TIME BEFORE REAR ENDING THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. I NEVER KNEW WHAT THE ISSUE WAS AND I COULDN'T GET THE PROBLEM TO DUPLICATE, BUT THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS SOFT SINCE THAT DAY. I HAVE CHANGED THE PADS, AND ROTORS, SO THOSE ARE NOT THE ISSUE. T
I WAS DRIVING HEADING SOUTHBOUND ON THE AVENUE AND THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME BRAKED SUDDENLY AND HAD NO TIME TO BRAKE WITHOUT HITTING THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME. I TRIED TO BRAKE THE MOST I COULD BUT DID NOT MAKE IT SO SLAMMED INTO VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME. IT WAS A VERY HARD IMPACT AND NONE OF THE AIRBAGS IN THE VEHICLE WENT OFF, SO DUE TO THE WHIPLASH MY MOUTH HIT THE STEERING WHEEL AND BROKE MY BOTTOM LIP. I HAD MY SEAT BELT ON SO NO OTHER INJURIES OCCURRED BESIDES MY ANKLE SPRAIN FROM THE JAM
MY VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN A PARKING SPOT ON A SLIGHT INCLINE WITH THE PARKING BRAKE ENGAGED AND THE STICK LEFT IN 1ST GEAR. MY VEHICLE THEN ROLLED <12 INCHES INTO THE VEHICLE PARKED IN FRONT OF IT. *TR
I WAS MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN ONTO ROUTE 25 IN RIDGE, NEW YORK AND WAS STRUCK BY A SPEEDING VEHICLE (I WOULD ESTIMATE AT 65 MPH +) ON THE LEFT FRONT QUADRANT. THE GENESIS (MY CAR) WAS TOTALED AS A RESULT. MY COMPLAINT IS THAT NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HYUNDAI GENESIS. WHILE DRIVING, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A DITCH. THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V489000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE HYDRAULIC ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE PASSENGER FENDER NEEDED
SUNROOF SPONTANEOUSLY SHATTERED ON THE HIGHWAY CAUSING PAINT DAMAGE AND CUTS ON MY HANDS. I WAS TRAVELING AT 65MPH GOING STRAIGHT.
Showing the 15 most serious of 156 complaints filed with NHTSA.
