Hyundai Genesis Coupe vs Nissan Altima
Owner complaints, worst years and recall history side by side, from official NHTSA data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
Hyundai Genesis Coupe
- Total complaints
- 188
- Avg per model year
- 32
- Recall campaigns (all years)
- 6
- Most complained year
- 2013 (74)
Top problems: Engine, Power Train, Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Nissan Altima
- Total complaints
- 15,444
- Avg per model year
- 468
- Recall campaigns (all years)
- 49
- Most complained year
- 2013 (2,307)
Top problems: Power Train, Air Bags, Engine and Engine Cooling
Complaints by model year
| Year | Hyundai Genesis Coupe | Nissan Altima | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 7 | 550 | ||
| 2015 | 16 | 945 | ||
| 2014 | 22 | 1,111 | ||
| 2013 | 74 | 2,307 | ||
| 2012 | 11 | 424 | ||
| 2011 | 24 | 241 | ||
| 2010 | 68 | 380 |
Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports per model year. A model that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — compare the shape across years, not just the raw totals, and read the year pages for what actually fails.