TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2010 HYUNDAI GENESIS COUPE. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH OVER A RAILROAD TRACK, THE VEHICLE DROVE OVER A DITCH, WENT AIRBORNE, AND LANDED ON THE OPPOSITE SIDE OF THE ROAD. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A CULVERT PIPE AND THE VEHICLE ROLLED 3-5 TIMES. ONLY THE FRONT DRIVER'S AIR BAG DEPLOYED. THE OVERHEAD AND SIDE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY IN THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED…
2010 hyundai Genesis Coupe airbags problems
severe 13 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,100
Complaints
13
Recalls
0
Crashes
7
Avg fix
$1,100
What owners are reporting 3 most recent
TL* 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.
CAR WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD ON CRASH AT APPROX 45 - 50 MPH YET NO AIR BAGS DEPLOYED.........UPDATED 12/30/15 *BF *TR
Common questions
How serious is the airbags problem on the 2010 hyundai Genesis Coupe?
It's a meaningful issue. 13 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $1,100.
At what mileage does the airbags typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $1,100 for airbags repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to airbags?
No active recalls currently cover airbags issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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