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Transmission and drivetrainPart report

2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe Transmission and drivetrain Problems

Complaints
17about this part
Share
25%of 68 total for the year
Median mileage
16,000miles
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 17 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe, 25% of the 68 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 16,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“I have a 2010 Hyundai genesis 3.8 coupe 6-speed automatic with paddle and sport shift. I have had an ongoing issue with the vehicle for several months now not shifting properly. Sometimes it wont shift out of 1st gear and when it does it will unknowingly downshift and get stuck in a gear. Since the issue began, I have received several speeding tickets and had near death experiences due to the shifting. …”

NHTSA complaint #10519502, filed 2013-06, 63,000 miles

“Transmission is difficult to shift at times mostly into second gear. This can cause a rapid deceleration in traffic and I have seen the vehicle behind me do a nose dive hitting the brakes because my vehicle disrupted traffic flow. Entering fast moving traffic is also a concern for this very reason. Dealer has replaced transmission several times with no change in transmission behavior.”

NHTSA complaint #10418958, filed 2011-08, 3,029 miles

“I bought the car used with 32,500 miles. From day 1 there was a grind going into 5th gear. This was a known problem, but no TSB or recall was ever sent out about it. Just a TSB to change the fluid . At 82,000 miles the 5th gear synchro broke. I had to buy a used transmission from the junk yard and had it installed for $820 total including the transmission, labor and fluid. Why would they claim they have a 10 year/100,000 mile powertrain warranty, when it only covers the first owner. And why would they know about the 5th gear grind and not do anything about it.”

NHTSA complaint #10981101, filed 2017-04, 82,000 miles

“Hyundai genesis 4-door. Purchased 10/2010--have had fourteen incidents where when I press on accelerator, there is no reaction or acceleration. Has happened lots when I pull into intersection, press on accelerator, nothing happens, and I pray I don't get killed by oncoming traffic. Finally, the car begins to move, but next time will I be killed??? Dealership had car for one week and couldn't find anything wrong. There's another complaint on the genesis listing this same problem. Help! …”

NHTSA complaint #10396571, filed 2011-04, 3,000 miles

“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 the warranty when they could replicate it, though the warranty is now expired. …”

NHTSA complaint #10526189, filed 2013-07, 1,500 miles

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Transmission and drivetrain: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2016114%
201516%
2014732%
201379%
2011313%
20101725%

Other parts of the 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe

Brakes
13 complaintsElectrical system
9 complaintsVehicle speed control
8 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsElectronic stability control
4 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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