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Hyundai Genesis Coupe repairs by problem area

Engine (19%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (13%)

Brakes and Traction Control (4%)

Suspension and Steering (8%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (27%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (25%)

Other (5%)

Chart based on 459 repairs.
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Hyundai Genesis Coupe engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (2%)

$1000 - $2499 (2%)

$500 - $999 (6%)

$100 - $499 (13%)

< $100 (78%)

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Chart based on 63 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2014 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 2dr Coupe

348-horsepower 3.8L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD

35000 mi

US $300
LEAKING OIL PRESSURE SENSOR 

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2014 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 2dr Coupe

348-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed manual RWD

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2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe

Engine not specified

2000 mi Ecu reporting cylinder fault 
2000 mi Continued Cylinder fault issue. 

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2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 2dr Coupe

turbocharged 274hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD

3000 mi Kept smelling coolant, but couldn't locate the source. Had dealer check it out when I got the oil changed. 
41000 mi turbo was not charging. Tech indicated that there was corbon buildup and had it clean 
44000 mi

US $210
car Computer was first up date. 3 days later I had to returned with the same problem and the dealer replace the Throttle body (cover under warranty about $450). Car run better and better gas millage 

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2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 2dr Coupe

turbocharged 274hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual RWD

44000 mi

US $555
Thermostat failed 
30000 mi Since I have owned this car, during the extreme heat (above 105°F) there is a very strong odor of gasoline emitted from the car. Dealer finds no evidence of any leaks and has indicated this is a normal operating characteristic of Hyundai and there is nothing that can be done about it. We have to leave the garage door open for 30 minutes before the odor subsides enough to close the door. 

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2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 2dr Coupe

348-horsepower 3.8L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD

46000 mi Vent tube in gas tank apparently plugged causing pump to shut off every gallon or so when filling up the tank. Dealer unplugged vent hose with no charge to me. 
50000 mi Gas tank would not fill properly, always cutting off nozzle multiple times when trying to fill tank up. Apparently there is a charcoal venting filter that had to be replaced. Since replacement no problems. 
8000 mi Throttle actuator control system - adaptive values were bad, required reset. 

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2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 2dr Coupe

348-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed manual RWD

8200 mi Check Engine Light for some sensor that "needed adjustment." Since when do sensitive electronics "need adjustment?" 
22800 mi CEL threw code P050A indicating Cold Start Idle Air Control System problem though no performance issues were evident. Dealer replaced throttle body assembly under warranty. 
51000 mi

US $556
CEL P050A Code (Again). Car runs fine. Dealer checked, found nothing wrong. Code cleared. No Charge. 
52000 mi P050A CEL appeared for fourth time. Brought to dealer and advised SA of problem. ECU updates were entered manually. Dealer assured that this problem was now resolved. Work performed under warranty 
59140 mi Idler Pulley Bearing Failure caused whining noise. Pulley and tensioner assembly replaced by dealer under warranty. 
60543 mi ECU has now thrown code P050A for the fifth time. New ECU ordered and will be replaced under warranty. Note: car runs well--only problem is code appears without reason. 
63043 mi ECU was replaced under warranty at 63,043 miles. 
80610 mi

US $293
Push Button Start Button no longer worked. Button replaced ($293). Two weeks later, button no longer worked. Power distribution Module and Smart Key (Part #95460-2M600) Module then replaced both at no cost. Smart Key Module not available in North America; had to wait over two weeks for part to arrive from Korea. Dealer provided loaner. 
19300 mi throttle body housing had excessive carbon build up causing vehicle idle to fluctuate at times and cut off the accelerator to protect engine. 

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2011 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 2dr Coupe

turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual RWD

9411 mi Replaced turbocharger due to the wastegate actuator shearing off. Replaced turbocharger due to the wastegate actuator shearing off. 
29700 mi Actuator arm broke off into the turbo. New turbo was ordered. Service tech broke a mounting bolt on the manifold while removing the old turbo. A new manifold was ordered. 
58959 mi Vibration in the engine. Motor mounts were replaced. 

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2011 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 2dr Coupe

turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

22820 mi Valve Cover gasket was leaking oil. I noticed drips on the driveway, 
24060 mi Boost was not holding, eventually received an overboosting code. Eventually turned out to be the boost valve solenoid 
57700 mi Ambient air temp sensor went bad causing CEL to come on. 
31920 mi Check engine light on and with P0017 code. Dealer ordered new timing chains and CVVT was expected to be serviced or replaced. After timing chains were replaced and CVVT was cleaned, check engine light on again. New CVVT ordered.UNDRIVABLE 
33480 mi Check engine (P0014) has been on/off more than the Xmas Lights were this past winter. Dealer has been good at trying solutions passed on by Canadian HQ. Had to change to 5W40 synthetic oil, and have now changed intake and exhaust CVVT units. 
44100 mi The root cause of the CEL ended up being a valve issue experienced by the original owner who had Hyundai mechanic repair it under warranty, which was incorrect. Finally resurfaced the head. Felt more powerful afterwards. 
84300 mi

US $39
A serpentine idler pulley had a bearing go bad. I diagnosed and replaced it myself with an OEM part. 
31000 mi Timing, problem still persists but less frequently 

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2011 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 2dr Coupe

306-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

81700 mi Hairline fracture on oil filter housing causing small oil leak, Dealer replace housing for free. Car was under warranty. 
73000 mi replace oxygen sensors 
93000 mi

C $200
Push button start doesnt start the car on first try, randomly. Second or third attempt usually starts vehicle. Pushing the start button and waiting for 10-20 seconds sometimes works but turning it off and om tyically is quicker. Dealer troubleshot for over an hour and contacted hyundai canada, issue still remains unfixed. 
104160 mi

C $1000
Oil leak from timing chain cover 

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2011 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 2dr Coupe

306-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed manual RWD

68000 mi They diagnosed that it was running lean and cleaned the air sensor correcting the problem for free! 

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2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe

Engine not specified

10000 mi

US $9
Fuel Gauge Sticks, they couldn't fix it, couldn't replicate. 

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2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 2dr Coupe

turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual RWD

33260 mi noise from exhaust between 2500 to 3000 rpms. to date have replaced exhaust heat shield, timing chain, wiper blade and now waiting for parts for short block replacement 
35200 mi engine has basically been replaced by Hyundai Canada thru extended warranty. Process took nearly two months from start to finish. 
17980 mi

C $1000
failing clutch. hyundai canada refused to repair 
69000 mi

US $385
Turbo control sensor 
76000 mi

US $58
Turbo oil feed line leaking. I remove the OE line and put on an aftermarket one with a flared fitting. The leaking was coming from the OE banjo bolt threads. I removed the banjo bolt and drilled and tapped the oil filter adapter for a 90* -4an x 1/4" mNPT fitting. 
80200 mi

US $15
Thermostat 
97292 mi timing and oil pump chains, tensioner an guides 
102500 mi

US $72
Pre cat O2 sesnor 
135 mi

US $10
lower radiator hose 
12000 mi Because of a survey and thread on the GenCoupe forum I pulled and regapped my spark plugs. The mfg. specs call for .039-.043", mine along with the majority of responders was .028". Better power and mileage (from 24 to 26) resulted from the regapping. 
3000 mi The engine rpms is slow to match transmission speed causing the car to lurch forward on shifting with manual transmission  
79360 mi

C $250
Emission system vapour canister in the trunk 
500 mi rev hang TSB 
9000 mi ECU reflash for RPM rev hang, 
3000 mi OIL LEAK FROM OIL LINE FROM TO TURBO TO OIL PAN AND REAR PINON LEAK 

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2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 2dr Coupe

turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

35260 mi

C $95
Throttle body wash due to carbon deposit (unusual engine vibrations when idle). 
15000 mi Position sensor on the brake pedal had to be replaced (known issue to Hyundai). It would not allow the car to be started (automatic transmission). 
7000 mi Car has had numerous no start issues. they sent a tech down from houston to inspect. They "checked fuses" and that was all. Have had the problem on 6 different occasions. Rattling sound coming from driver side when hitting bumps. After bringing it back, they found some loose bolts on the exhaust. 
13020 mi Fuel pump with whining noise was replaced , excellent service at dealer and overnight loaner given Fuel pump with whining noise was replaced , excellent service at dealer and overnight loaner given 
39060 mi Turbo module was replaced as a bolt broke when they removed the catalytic converter When turbo module was removed the shop broke a bolt in the manifold and manifold needed replacement , I guess when turbo works everything gets really hot and bolt got seized in place .Otherwise turbo and manifold worked great. 
33920 mi Door not locking correctly. Lock mechanism broken 
24800 mi Car thermostat is malfunctioning. Part is ordered and will be replaced soon. Now need to pay because it is under warranty. 
55260 mi

C $130
Change the belt 
79360 mi Rebuilt timing 
99200 mi

C $900
changed 2 motor mounts 
30000 mi Oil leak 2days. Leak first found by Midas (Bander rd). This leak is found right above the oil filter. Leak found at braided oil feed pipe from oil filter housing to exhaust side turbo leaking at crimped connection confirmed by dealership 
46700 mi

US $530
replace the upstream and downstream O2 sensor 

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2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 2dr Coupe

306-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

42000 mi Pushbutton start intermittently inoperative. Replaced battery in transmitter/keyfob and car battery, problem persists. 
44000 mi Pushbutton start problem went away on its own before the car ws sold. 
56700 mi Replace oxygen sensor. Replace another oxygen sensor. 
5000 mi Check engine light. P2098 failure code. special ordered oxygen sensor for vehicle. come back for install 
22000 mi Computer indicated Oxygen sensor failure - ordered sensor and installed, check engine light still on. Eventually traced to a shorted pin in a wiring harness. 
6200 mi Software updates performed on engine control & transmission control units. Software updates performed on engine control & transmission control units, audio system and bluetooth system. Also replaced driver's side quarter window due to separation of frame from body of car. All covered under warranty including retint of window. 
19000 mi TPS sensor damaged car limited to reduced power mode 
14000 mi Engine was flooded. Engine struggled to start, was misfiring, and large cloud of black smoke shot out exhaust, and reeked of fuel. Car towed to dealership. Dealer could not replicate. Dealer told by Mfr. to clean MAF Sensor. No reoccurance. 
4300 mi The Traction Control Sensor light came on while driving, code C1513 stop lamp switch malfunction, replaced vehicle stop lamp switch. 
7097 mi Replaced Mechatronic, adaptor and guide sleeve.  

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2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 2dr Coupe

306-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed manual RWD

97500 mi

US $6000
Full engine replacement 
97100 mi

US $6000
Engine gave out shortly after I purchased the car; threw a rod 
4000 mi Fuel leak rear of car, cannot duplicate and car remains at shop 
34400 mi Engine runs rough on start up, towed to dealership 
5540 mi Traction control system was turning on randomly. Turned out to be a tire issue. Tire replaced and system fixed. 
30480 mi

C $260
Changed bank 1 oxygen sensor 2 

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