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2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2010 Genesis Coupe.

Body PASSENGER CAR

The 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe, a four‑door passenger car built on a rear‑wheel‑drive platform, requires a modest 5.5‑quart fill of 5W‑20 or 5W‑30 API‑rated oil to keep its powertrain operating within spec. Its drivetrain, while reliable in daily use, has drawn 156 owner complaints overall, with the most frequent issue flagged as service brakes—a concern that has prompted five distinct recall notices. In the broader context of the Genesis Coupe’s lifespan, this model year sits at the lower end of the reliability curve, underscoring the importance of attentive brake maintenance for owners seeking long‑term confidence.

Model year2016201520142013201220112010

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity5.5 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-20 / 5W-30 APIOEM · verified
Lug nut torque65-80 ft-lbsOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 124R · 600 CCA battery, OE oil filter 213533C500. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 124R · 600 CCAOEM · verified
Tail / brake / turnLAMPOEM · verified
Tire sizeP245-45VR18OEM · verified
Wheel / rim8 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter213533C500
Battery371102M540 alt 371102M640
Thermostat2550025001

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length182.3 in
Overall width73.2 in
Overall height54.3 in
Wheelbase111 in
Curb weight3303 lb
Track (front / rear)64.2 / 63.8 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)55/45

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 5.5 qt of 5W-20 / 5W-30 API engine oil, 75W-90 · GL-5 in the differential, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 65-80 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 25.0-32.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidShell M1374.1
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity10
Brake FluidDOT 3
Differential Gear Oil75W-90 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity3 Pints
Engine CoolantETHYLENE GLYCOL
Engine Oil5W-20 · 5W-30 · API
Engine Oil Capacity5.5 qt

Engine torques

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts209-224 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts86-94 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts56 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts14-20 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts36-40 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts29-32 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug25.0-33.0 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug25.0-32.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts65-80 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub145-188 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-2-3-4-5-6
Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)720 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)100 rpm
Ignition Coil Primary Resistance.52-.64 ohms
Ignition Coil Secondary Resistance7480-10,120 ohms
Ignition Coil Primary Resistance.56-.68 ohms
Ignition Coil Secondary Resistance5950-8050 ohms

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.20-1.31 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity4.55-5.56 oz
Standard BCI Group Number124R
Standard BCI Cranking Performance600 cca
Standard BCI Group Number124R

Service checks

Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)54.0-56.0 psi
Engine Oil Pressure18.5 psi
Engine Oil Pressure RPMIdle rpm
Engine Oil Pressure18.5 psi
Engine Oil Pressure RPMIdle rpm
Intake Valve LashHydraulic in
Exhaust Valve LashHydraulic in

Brakes

Brake ApplicationWITH BREMBO BRAKES / WITH FN3
Torque to Knuckle65-76 ft-lbs / 58-72 ft-lbs
Torque Caliper to Bracket16-23 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.079; Rear: 0.079 in
Minimum Shoe Thickness0.039 in
Brake ApplicationWITH BREMBO BRAKES / WITH FN3
Rotor Max Parallel Variation0.0004 in / 0.0002 in
Rotor Runout Limit0.0013 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages
1M6 Bolts8–9 ft. lbs
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages
14.3 ft. lbs., Step 2: 8.74.3 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
113-16 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9013–16 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
118-20 ft. lbs., Step 2: 10218–20 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 3 stages

Prep Do not reuse old bolts. Do not allow oil on cylinder head bolts. Apply Loctite 5900H or equivalent on the front edge of the cylinder head gasket. Both the upside and the down side. Assembly of the cylinder head must be completed within five minutes of applying the liquid gasket compound.

124.0-27.0 ft. lbs.24–27 ft. lbs
290 degrees-95 degrees90 degrees
390 degrees-95 degrees90 degrees
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
1a-h3–4 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
111 ft. lbs., Step 2: 23 ft. lbs., Step 3: 120-12511 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter at 3,000 mi; coolant every 25,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 25,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

At 3,000 miEngine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 4,800 miEngine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 7,500 miEngine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Exhaust System Heat Shield (inspect) · Radiator (inspect) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate) · Vacuum Line (inspect)
Every 15,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Air Conditioning System (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Electronic Throttle Control System (inspect)
Every 25,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
Every 30,000 miBrake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · Differential (inspect fluid level) · Disc Brake Caliper (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Fuel Evaporative Canister Filter (inspect)
Every 37,500 miTransmission Assembly (inspect fluid level)
At 60,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
Every 60,000 miEngine Valves (inspect valve lash)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2010 model year represents the highest point of federal complaints and recalls in this generation, with 156 complaints, 5 recalls, and 1 investigation recorded—figures that dwarf the 2016 model's 7 complaints and 2 recalls and indicate a steep downward trend in reported issues over the vehicle's lifecycle. As the earliest year shown in the federal record, 2010 carries the bulk of the generation's regulatory burden, including 81 technical service bulletins compared to 38 in 2016. Complaint categories cluster heavily in Service Brakes (26 reports), Power Train (14), and Air Bags (10), with 14 crash-related complaints recorded, though the data does not specify root causes for these incidents. Given its position at the peak of the complaint and recall curve, the 2010 model presents higher ownership risk compared to later years in the generation, making it a less favorable choice for a used purchase despite the absence of fire-related complaints.

5
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
81
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
1
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
156
Owner complaints
14 involved a crash · 0 a fire

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 156 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Service Brakes26
Power Train14
Air Bags10
Unknown Or Other10
Vehicle Speed Control9
Exterior Lighting8
Engine6
Service Brakes, Hydraulic6

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 3 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

16V722000Air Bags:Sensor:Occupant ClassificationReported 07/10/2016

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… 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…

13V113000Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:SwitchReported 01/04/2013

Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2006-2009 Accent, model year 2007-2011 Azera, Sonata and Sante Fe,2006-2011 Tucson, 2009-2011 Elantra Touring, 2007-2010 Elantra, 2008-2011 Veracruz… Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the stop lamp switch, free of charge. The safety recall began on April 22, 2013. Owners may contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 81 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
DTN DL2026-04-10Air BagsThe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has identified the presence of…
DTN DCS2026-04-10Air BagsThe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued an urgent safety…
25-BD-012H TSB2025-11-05Exterior LightingThis bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to the accumulated…
24-AT-002H2024-04-09Power TrainThis TSB provides a procedure to diagnose and replace, if necessary, an automatic…
24-BD-001H2024-02-14VisibilityThis bulletin contains information about the proper removal of the windshield wiper blade…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2010 Genesis Coupe take?

5.5 qt of 5W-20 OR 5W-30 API SM, per the factory manual.

Does the 2010 Genesis Coupe have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.