NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
Engine complaints
10 reportsClear category filterMileage unknown · Jun 28, 2026
Electrical SystemEngineService BrakesFire
Went out to drive my car . Walked up to parked car . Was hearing a weird noise (sounded like a AC unit ) got into car . Hit brakes to start car . Got massive vibrating effect felt in brake . Turned car on . Abs light and traction light came on . Worse noise then smoke coming from engine bay . Opened hood and saw a fire in the fu…
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Went out to drive my car . Walked up to parked car . Was hearing a weird noise (sounded like a AC unit ) got into car . Hit brakes to start car . Got massive vibrating effect felt in brake . Turned car on . Abs light and traction light came on . Worse noise then smoke coming from engine bay . Opened hood and saw a fire in the fuse box area that spread to the heat shield on top of the hood . Put out with fire extinguisher. My safety was put at risk because the fire could have happened when I was driving or was not near a fire extinguisher at the time . There were no warning lights and I was not made aware of this recall. I brought my car to Hyundai Daytona in April 2025 and was not told about this either . The ABS system was running while the car was off then caused a fire under the fuse box that spread to the top of the hood of the car . After putting it out I did call local FD to come verify it was out . When I first got to my car I pressed the brake to start it and was immediately greeted my a strong vibration and horrible noise . It persisted then stopped and caught fire
NHTSA ODI #11747064
Mileage unknown · Jan 1, 2026
Electrical SystemEngineStructureFire
Went to drive 18 minutes away from where I originally parked to get something to eat. When I came back to my original parking spot, I went into work. Thirty minutes later, my car was on fire and completely gone.
NHTSA ODI #11708171
119,515 miles · Apr 25, 2025
Engine
The contact owns a 2014 Hyundai Genesis Coupe. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH, the vehicle failed to properly respond. The oil warning light was illuminated, with a clicking sound was coming from the engine. Additionally, there was smoke coming from the vehicle. The dealer where the vehicle was purchased was contac…
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The contact owns a 2014 Hyundai Genesis Coupe. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH, the vehicle failed to properly respond. The oil warning light was illuminated, with a clicking sound was coming from the engine. Additionally, there was smoke coming from the vehicle. The dealer where the vehicle was purchased was contacted, and the dealer sent a tow truck to tow the vehicle to the dealer. The vehicle was diagnosed with a blown piston due to the vehicle being driven the wrong way and causing engine failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was not made aware of the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 119,515.
NHTSA ODI #11656764
Mileage unknown · Sep 23, 2024
Engine
Defective connecting-rod bearing(s) that wore out prematurely and damaged the engine while driving on the interstate at approximately 70 MPH. Vehicle has less than 80,000 miles. My engine immediately lost the ability to accelerate sufficiently, but I was able to pull off the next exit and have the vehicle towed to the dealership…
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Defective connecting-rod bearing(s) that wore out prematurely and damaged the engine while driving on the interstate at approximately 70 MPH. Vehicle has less than 80,000 miles. My engine immediately lost the ability to accelerate sufficiently, but I was able to pull off the next exit and have the vehicle towed to the dealership and grabbed a Lyft home from Richmond to Williamsburg, VA. Vehicle is at the Williamsburg Hyundai Dealership now being diagnosed and I am awaiting their call and repair determination, and I have had my vehicle serviced at the same dealer for many years. When the vehicle's engine "broke" I heard clunking noises and the oil pressure light came on.
NHTSA ODI #11615912
109,000 miles · Jan 16, 2024
Engine
The contact owns a 2014 Hyundai Genesis Coupe. The contact stated that while driving at 30 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was steered to the side of the road where smoke was emanating from the engine compartment. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle …
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The contact owns a 2014 Hyundai Genesis Coupe. The contact stated that while driving at 30 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was steered to the side of the road where smoke was emanating from the engine compartment. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 109,000.
NHTSA ODI #11565780
Mileage unknown · Dec 27, 2021
EnginePower Train
There are literally hundreds if not thousands of people with Hyundai vehicles with the 3.8 engine from 2010-2016 with blown engines because of rod bearing failures with anywhere from as low as 60,000 miles to 150,000 miles. How many have to fail and leave people stranded before somebody does something about it. My car engine fai…
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There are literally hundreds if not thousands of people with Hyundai vehicles with the 3.8 engine from 2010-2016 with blown engines because of rod bearing failures with anywhere from as low as 60,000 miles to 150,000 miles. How many have to fail and leave people stranded before somebody does something about it. My car engine failed at 116,000 and has been at the dealership a month already and their not doing [XXX] about it to fix it. It'll cost me and everyone else thousands of dollars. These 3.8 engines are just as likely to fail as all the Hyundai 2.0 engines that are currently being recalled. Somebody need ls to do something about it cuz I'd say there will be a lawsuit coming for Hyundai in the near future INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
NHTSA ODI #11445181
Mileage unknown · Oct 4, 2021
Air BagsElectrical SystemEngineFire
My VIN# does not appear in the Recall Listing of Hyundai vehicles that are at risk for fires, but 2014 models should be. The original engine was replaced on 12/9/2020, as something melted inside, causing it to seize up. It was replaced with a used engine, with only 51,000 miles. My engine compartment caught on fire, on 10/3…
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My VIN# does not appear in the Recall Listing of Hyundai vehicles that are at risk for fires, but 2014 models should be. The original engine was replaced on 12/9/2020, as something melted inside, causing it to seize up. It was replaced with a used engine, with only 51,000 miles. My engine compartment caught on fire, on 10/3/2021, while my son was driving the vehicle on the highway. This model also needs to be placed on the recall list for fire risk!
NHTSA ODI #11435397
69,000 miles · Jan 5, 2021
EngineService Brakes
MY 2014 GENESIS COUPE 2.0T RSPEC HAS AN ISSUE WITH THE REAR BREAK CALIPER IT GOES OUT OF ALIGNMENT AND SLOWLY SHAVES DOWN THE CALIPER AND THE ROTOR BOLT BROKE OFF. ALSO MY TURBO BYPASS VALVE GETS STUCK EVERYTIME I GET TO HIGHWAY SPEEDS OF 65 OR 70 AND I LOOSE SO MUCH POWER AS IF THE TURBO CHARGER IS NO LONGER WORKING UNTIL I TU…
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MY 2014 GENESIS COUPE 2.0T RSPEC HAS AN ISSUE WITH THE REAR BREAK CALIPER IT GOES OUT OF ALIGNMENT AND SLOWLY SHAVES DOWN THE CALIPER AND THE ROTOR BOLT BROKE OFF. ALSO MY TURBO BYPASS VALVE GETS STUCK EVERYTIME I GET TO HIGHWAY SPEEDS OF 65 OR 70 AND I LOOSE SO MUCH POWER AS IF THE TURBO CHARGER IS NO LONGER WORKING UNTIL I TURN OFF THE VEHICLE AND RESTART IT.
NHTSA ODI #11386559
Mileage unknown · Oct 25, 2019
EnginePower Train
SO I HAD BOUGHT MY GEN COUPE 25 DAYS BEFORE IT HAD BLOWN UP. WHEN PURCHASED I DID ALL THE REGULAR MAINTENANCE. 4,000 MILES LATER. THE ENGINE HAS OIL ISSUES AND DROPPED A CYLINDER AND BLEW THE ENGINE. I HAD FINANCED THE CAR AND NOW I'M STUCK WITH A BROKEN CAR AND EVERY SHOP WANTS TO CHARGE ME 10-15K FOR A NEW USED ENGINE. I'M LOS…
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SO I HAD BOUGHT MY GEN COUPE 25 DAYS BEFORE IT HAD BLOWN UP. WHEN PURCHASED I DID ALL THE REGULAR MAINTENANCE. 4,000 MILES LATER. THE ENGINE HAS OIL ISSUES AND DROPPED A CYLINDER AND BLEW THE ENGINE. I HAD FINANCED THE CAR AND NOW I'M STUCK WITH A BROKEN CAR AND EVERY SHOP WANTS TO CHARGE ME 10-15K FOR A NEW USED ENGINE. I'M LOST AND DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO. IS THERE ANYONE ELSE DEALING WITH THE SAME ISSUES?
NHTSA ODI #11271128
43,514 miles · Sep 28, 2016
Engine
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 HYUNDAI GENESIS COUPE. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE OCCURRED NUMEROUS TIMES WHILE DRIVING. THE DEALER COULD NOT DIAGNOSE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 43,514.
NHTSA ODI #10910306
Official recalls
3Sep 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.
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.
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
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: 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
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: 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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NHTSA investigations
1AQ23002 · 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.