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NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

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Mileage unknown · Sep 4, 2022

Engine

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My engine failed as I was coming off a highway off ramp. When it failed I briefly lost all control because the belt stopped and I had no power to steer nor. Able to shift from 5th to 6th gear. Since I was just coming off the ramp I was able to pull over safely since there was light traffic at the time. If there was any more traffic when this happened it would have caused me to not be able to control my vehicle and possibly cause a extreme accident. Once pulled over I was barely able to drive up to the exit to fully get off the highway to avoid getting hit. Once parked out of traffic, I called my insurance company to get my car towed. The engine had a extremely loud knock on the bottom half of the engine as well as noise from the top end. The issue that caused this was confirmed by an Independent service center was caused related to the TSB's Hyundai put out themselves. This exact engine has been recalled for many other model vehicles, but the Genesis Coupe was never included. When talking to Hyundai service centers they want me to pay to tow my car in, pay to have it inspected all for them to diagnose the issue & cause. Then to tell me once done this engine still is not covered in any recall. My insurance is still processing my claim for my roadside service at this time. There was absolutely no warning at all, nor any symptom of any kind. Vehicle had been serviced by Hyundai and the one time at an Independent service center, while new tires was being put on, had an oil change with using Hyundai recommended oil & Hyundai filter. The only warning was at that time it failed the lights came on my dash. The cause for this simplified to lower engine failure.

NHTSA ODI #11482793

Mileage unknown · Aug 3, 2022

Engine

The engine consumed oil and prematurely wore out the rod bearings. This is an issue that has already been settled in a class action lawsuit. The only issue is my car isn’t included in the lawsuit even though it is classified as the same motor that prematurely fails.

NHTSA ODI #11477390

Mileage unknown · Jul 15, 2022

Engine

2013 HYUNDAI GENESIS 2DR 3.8 CONNECTING ROD BEARING FAILURE ON LIVE TRAFFIC WITH NO LIGHTS OR WARNINGS STILL, CAR AT DEALER. REVIEWED PREVIOUS HYUNDAI RECALLS FOR THIS ENGINE COMPONENT THAT CAUSED FIRES AND HYUNDAI DENIED WARRANTY CLAIM.

NHTSA ODI #11474161

90,000 miles · Feb 23, 2021

Engine

VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION AS I WAS TRAVELING ON A HIGHWAY VEHICLE IMMEDIATE POWERED DOWN, SHUT OFF AND STARTED TO SMOKE AND WHEN I ATTEMPTED TO START VEHICLE UP IT STARTED TO SPARK.. I HAVE NOTICED HYUNDAI HAS HAD MANY RECALLS ON THEIR ENGINES AND THEY ARE AWARE

NHTSA ODI #11397605

Mileage unknown · Nov 6, 2020

EngineUnknown Or Other

TRANSMISSION FAILED AFTER PUTTING IN GEAR IT MAKES A THUMP EVERY TIME I PUT INTO REVERSE AND DRIVE THIS IS MY SECOND TRANSMISSION FROM HYUNDAI

NHTSA ODI #11373413

106 miles · Aug 3, 2020

EnginePower TrainSuspensionFire

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WHILE DRIVING ON THE STREETS MY CAR STARTED FEELING DIFFERENT IT WOULD JUMP GEARS AND GET STUCK.I WILL COME TO STOP OR SIGNAL LIGHTS OR PULL OVER TO THE SIDE ON BUSY STREETS AND FREEWAYS.SHUT OFF MY VEHICLE THAN RESTART IT AGAIN.SOMETIMES IT WOULD HELP AND MOST OF THE TIME IT WOULDN'T.I HAD A FIRE LAST YEAR A SMALL BOX UNDER MY HOOD HAD CAUGHT ON FIRE I REPORTED IT TO MY INSURANCE. ELECTRIC BOX THAT GOT ON FIRE. WHILE I WAS DRIVING MY PASSENGER TIRE CAME OFF I HAD WENT THROUGH 3 TIRES IN ONE DAY THE BOLTS KEEP GETTING LOSE.I JUST RECENTLY PURCHASED A NEW TRANSMISSION AND NOW MY MECHANIC TOLD ME MY ENGINE IS NO GOOD .WHAT DO I DO I PURCHASE THIS USED VEHICLE MARCH 23 2019. AND JUST STARTED HAVING PROBLEMS ALL SINCE APRIL 2020

NHTSA ODI #11342973

60 miles · Jan 22, 2020

Engine

I RECENTLY HAD TAKEN MY VEHICLE TO GET SERVICED FOR AN OIL CHANGE. 2 WEEKS LATER I'M DRIVING AND MY OIL WARNING LIGHT COMES ON AND THEN MY STEERING WHEEL LOCKS UP AND THE ENGINE JUST GOES OUT. I HAVE NEVER HAD ANY MECHANICAL PROBLEMS WITH THIS VEHICLE.

NHTSA ODI #11301200

Official recalls

24V562000 · Electrical System:ignition:interlock/lockout

Jul 25, 2024

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Genesis Coupe vehicles. A return spring in the ignition lock switch may fracture, which can result in unintended vehicle movement when the vehicle is started in gear, without the parking brake applied.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: Unintended vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the ignition lock switch, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 4, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 266.

23V651000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip:control Unit/module

Sep 22, 2023

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2015 Elantra, Genesis Coupe, Sonata Hybrid, 2012-2015 Accent, Azera, Veloster, 2013-2015 Elantra Coupe, Santa Fe, 2014-2015 Equus, 2010-2012 Veracruz, 2010-2013 Tucson, 2015 Tucson Fuel Cell, and 2013 Santa Fe Sport vehicles. The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module may leak brake fluid internally and cause an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the ABS fuse, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2024 through October 11, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 251.

16V722000 · Air Bags:sensor:occupant Classification

Oct 7, 2016

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2010-2016 Genesis Coupe vehicles manufactured December 12, 2008, to June 11, 2016. The electrical harness connector for the front passenger seat Occupant Classification System (OCS) may dislodge when the seat is moved.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, the disconnected OCS would, by default, cause the first stage, and only the first stage, of the air bag to deploy, whether there is a child seat in the front seat and the bag should not deploy or if the crash is severe and both stages should deploy. Either scenario increases the risk of injury to the front seat occupant.

Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will secure the OCS connector to prevent it from disconnecting, free of charge. Parts are not currently available and a second letter will be sent to owners when parts are available. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 151.

15V756000 · Power Train:driveline:differential Unit; Suspension:rear

Nov 16, 2015

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Genesis Coupe vehicles manufactured December 28, 2011, to April 6, 2015, equipped with manual transmissions. In the affected vehicles, if the differential and the suspension rear crossmember were not properly aligned during vehicle assembly, the bolts that secure the differential may loosen.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: If the rear differential loosens from its mounting position, the driveshaft may disconnect from the differential, resulting in a loss of propulsion and an increased risk of a crash.

Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will verify the proper assembly of the differential, free of charge. The recall began on December 30, 2015. Owners may contact Hyundai's customer service at 1-855-671-3059. Hyundai's number for this recall is 135.

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Power Train:driveline:differential Unit

Consequence: If the rear differential loosens from its mounting position, the driveshaft may disconnect from the differential, resulting in a loss of propulsion and an increased risk of a crash.

Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will verify the proper assembly of the differential, free of charge. The recall began on December 30, 2015. Owners may contact Hyundai's customer service at 1-855-671-3059. Hyundai's number for this recall is 135.

Suspension:rear

Consequence: If the rear differential loosens from its mounting position, the driveshaft may disconnect from the differential, resulting in a loss of propulsion and an increased risk of a crash.

Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗

NHTSA investigations

AQ23002 · Hyundai And Kia Abs Module Fires

Opened Nov 17, 2023 · No close date supplied

Status: open (inferred from source dates) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip:control Unit/module

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) has received eight Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) and eight Kia America, Inc. (Kia) Part 573 Recall Reports between 2016 and 2023. The combined 16 safety recalls all involve the antilock braking system (ABS) modules or Hydraulic Electronic Control Units (HECU) manufactured by the equipment supplier Mando. The Part 573 Recall Reports contain varying defect descriptions and differing remedy descriptions for the same or similar equipment supplied by Mando. Safety recalls included in this Audit Query (AQ) review include: Hyundai recalls 20V-520, 20V-543, 21V-161, 21V-160, 21V-303, 22V-056, 22V-810, and 23V-651. Kia recalls 16V-815, 20V-518, 20V-519, 21V-137, 21V-331, 22V-051, 22V-800, and 23V-652 The purpose of this AQ is to evaluate the timeliness and scoping of Hyundai and Kia’s defect decision making and adherence with reporting requirements; and understand the varying defect descriptions and remedies between these recalls.