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2010 Hyundai Genesis Air bags Problems

Complaints
7about this part
Share
8%of 88 total for the year
Median mileage
94,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the air bags of the 2010 Hyundai Genesis, 8% of the 88 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 94,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

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

“Airbag I brought my car in to have the airbag and dash checked by Hyundai dealer in west palm beach florida. The dash around my airbag has cracked in a perfect line at the air bag location photo attached. They refused to check the airbag. However they contacted Hyundai and asked for dash replacement. Hyundai was willing to pay for the dash part but not any labor to install new dash or to check my airbag to make sure it will not go off. I am asking for help to get my airbag checked and also have the dash removed and replaced by Hyundai. …”

NHTSA complaint #10821897, filed 2016-01, 110,000 miles

“The air bag sensor indicator is on and it won't go off. The dealership at Hyundai west broad st is telling me that it needs a pods ecu, which cost 3,000.00 and I told them their is a recall on the Genesis coupe/2010 for the same issue and why isn't this cover by Hyundai for the Genesis sedan? They will not acknowledge this nor will they call Hyundai and ask why isn't this same defect cover for the sedan just like it is for the Genesis coupe? West broad Hyundai dealership in richmond, va. Wants to charged me $3,500.00 to fix this problem on my car so it will pass state inspection.”

NHTSA complaint #10986080, filed 2017-05

“The contact owns a 2010 Hyundai Genesis. The contact stated that after parking and exiting the vehicle, moments later after returning to the vehicle it was discovered that the driver’s and passenger’s side headrest restraint had deployed. The cause of the failure was not determined. The local dealer was notified of the failure and indicated that the headrest needed to be replaced but no further assistance was offered. The manufacturer was not yet contacted. The failure mileage was 125,000”

NHTSA complaint #11470847, filed 2022-06, 125,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2010 Hyundai Genesis. The contact stated that the there was a fracture in the passenger side of the dashboard that was causing the passenger air bag to become visible. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was unavailable. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 62,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10807430, filed 2015-11, 62,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2010 Hyundai Genesis. The contact's wife stated that while driving approximately 35 MPH, the air bag warning light illuminated. The contact stated that he noticed that prior to the warning light being illuminated, a tear that had formed under the SRS Air Bag badge on the passenger’s side. The contact stated that the air bag warning light continually remained illuminated. The vehicle had not been taken to a dealer or independent mechanic to be diagnosed or repaired. The contact researched online and related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V722000 (Air Bags). …”

NHTSA complaint #11486647, filed 2022-09, 196,000 miles

Related service bulletins

Air bags: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201633%
201593%
201429%
20131310%
201283%
201143%
201078%
200952%

Other parts of the 2010 Hyundai Genesis

Brakes
31 complaints
Electrical system
14 complaints
Exterior lighting
13 complaints
Other or unknown
9 complaints
Engine
6 complaints
Vehicle speed control
6 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
5 complaints
Tires
4 complaints
Engine cooling
3 complaints
Fuel system
3 complaints
Seats
3 complaints
Steering
3 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2010 Hyundai Genesis

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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology