What's Wrong with the 2nd Generation Genesis Coupe?

The Worst 2013-2016 Genesis Coupe Problems

Rodents Chew Hyundai's Soy Wiring

The wiring in cars used to be coated in a petroleum-based plastic, but recently automakers, including Hyundai, have switched to a soy-based material. The soy is biodegradable and helps keep plastic out of the landfill (yay!). Unfortunately …

Blue Link Standard Feature?

Messages that self-destruct and dastardly extortion – it all sounds like the plot to Mission Impossible, right? But it’s actually the story of Hyundai’s Blue Link systems. Pay up, or it’ll blow up ... or at least shut off.

What Owners Complain About

Sometimes it helps just to tally up the complaints and see where the biggest stacks are. Use this information to learn about troublespots or to run for the hills.

Worst Issues

2013 Genesis Coupe paint chipping and flaking 6 (100%)
2013 Genesis Coupe rattling sound while driving 1 (17%)
2016 Genesis Coupe stalls-out when accelerating from stop 1 (17%)
2013 Genesis Coupe rattling sound during accelaration 1 (17%)
2013 Genesis Coupe grinding sound 1 (17%)

Worst Topics

Body 7 (100%)
Drivetrain 2 (29%)
Engine 1 (14%)
Airbags & Seat Belts 1 (14%)
Exhaust System 1 (14%)

Worst Years

2013 11 (100%)
2016 1 (9%)
2014 0 (0%)
2015 0 (0%)

Timeline of 2nd Generation Genesis Coupe News

Hyundai is being sued for using soy-based wire insulation that attracts rabbits, mice, squirrels and other creatures. The Hyundai lawsuit alleges the automaker denies there is a problem by using the soy-based wiring and since no defect exists, any replacement parts will also consist of soy products.
Posted on
August 1, 2017
Tagged
#lawsuit
Source
carcomplaints.com
Hyundai is being sued for permanently disabling Blue Link systems if a subscription has been inactive for more than one year. The plaintiff claims on or about January 7, 2015, Hyundai notified owners of its Blue Link vehicles whose Blue Link subscriptions had been inactive for more than one year. Hyundai told owners, “If you do not reactivate your Blue Link services by January 28, 2015, your current Blue Link system in your vehicle will be permanently disabled.
Posted on
February 19, 2015
Tagged
#lawsuit
Source
carcomplaints.com

By the Numbers

4 model years
Grouping all models by their year can reveal some baddies.
12 complaints
Running tally of owner grievances filed to CarComplaints.com.
11th in reliability
Overall reliability rank out of 50 eligible generations.