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2015 Hyundai Genesis
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- Owner complaints
- 290
- Received Jan 2015 to Sep 2026
Owner reports
Most reported problems
- 1Headlights dim or fail at night34 complaints · 12% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 2Rear door latch fails to open or close17 complaints · 5.9% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 3Engine stalls and loses power while driving15 complaints · 5.2% of this vehicle’s complaints
Official NHTSA records
Recalls to check
- Recall #26V664000Park outsideHyundai Motor America (Genesis) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Hyundai Genesis, and 2017-2020 Genesis G80 vehicles. The front power seat motors may overheat due to a stuck power seat control switch, which can result in a fire while parked or driving.
- Recall #24V107000Park outsideHyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Genesis, 2017-2019 Genesis G80, Genesis G90, and 2019 Genesis G70 vehicles. Water may enter the starter solenoid and cause an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
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Flagged complaint patterns
Unusual complaint patterns with no matched recall yet. A flag does not mean a recall will happen.
No problems currently meet BrakeNews’s flagging criteria. This is not a safety rating.
How flags are identifiedComplaint counts reflect reports submitted to NHTSA, not failure rates or a reliability ranking. Reported in these complaints: 10 crashes, 3 fires, 8 people injured, 0 deaths.
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Where do owners report problems?
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Showing all 20 listed problems by system.
Engine & powertrain
Brakes
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Electrical & lights
- Headlights dim or fail at night
- Turn signals work intermittently or fail
- Vehicle catches fire from wiring
1 more problem
Airbags, belts & seats
Steering, suspension & tires
- Tires blow out or tread separates
- Steering wanders or pulls at highway speed
- Steering wheel seizes or locks suddenly
1 more problem
Body, doors & glass
Driver assistance
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Other
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Complaint history
When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.
Show as a table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 21 |
| 2016 | 21 |
| 2017 | 27 |
| 2018 | 20 |
| 2019 | 25 |
| 2020 | 19 |
| 2021 | 28 |
| 2022 | 14 |
| 2023 | 31 |
| 2024 | 53 |
| 2025 | 19 |
| 2026 (to Oct 2026) | 12 |
| Total | 290 |
Problems owners report
Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.
| Problem | Complaints | Share | Share ratio | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Headlights dim or fail at night | 34 | 12% | – | |
| Rear door latch fails to open or close | 17 | 5.9% | – | |
| Engine stalls and loses power while driving | 15 | 5.2% | – | |
| Tires blow out or tread separates | 13 | 4.5% | – | NHTSA recall #15V864000 |
| Glass shatters or cracks without impact | 12 | 4.1% | – | |
| Turn signals work intermittently or fail | 9 | 3.1% | – | |
| Steering wanders or pulls at highway speed | 7 | 2.4% | – | |
| Steering wheel seizes or locks suddenly | 6 | 2.1% | – | |
| Automatic transmission shifts unexpectedly or slips | 6 | 2.1% | – | |
| Check engine light comes on repeatedly | 6 | 2.1% | – | |
| Engine burns excessive oil between changes | 6 | 2.1% | 6× | |
| Vehicle catches fire from wiring | 5 | 1.7% | – | NHTSA recall #24V107000 |
| Battery drains and dies when parked | 5 | 1.7% | – | |
| Tailgate or trunk latch fails | 4 | 1.4% | – | |
| Airbags fail to deploy in crashes | 4 | 1.4% | – | |
| Frame rusts and corrodes through | 4 | 1.4% | – | |
| Unintended acceleration despite braking | 4 | 1.4% | – | |
| Engine suddenly shuts off while driving | 4 | 1.4% | – | |
| Suspension clunking or rattling noise over bumps | 4 | 1.4% | – | |
| Water leaks into cabin during rain | 3 | 1.0% | – |
AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.
Recalls
NHTSA recall #26V664000October 8, 202694,622 vehicles affected
Park outside: NHTSA advises this until the repair is done.
seats: front assembly: power adjust
Hyundai Motor America (Genesis) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Hyundai Genesis, and 2017-2020 Genesis G80 vehicles. The front power seat motors may overheat due to a stuck power seat control switch, which can result in a fire while parked or driving.
A fire increases the risk of injury.
Remedy
Owners are advised to park their vehicles outdoors and away from other vehicles or structures until the repair has been performed. The remedy is currently under development. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 7, 2026. Owners of Hyundai vehicles may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Genesis owners may contact Genesis customer service at 844-340-9741. Hyundai recall number for this recall is 308 and Genesis' recall number is 035G. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 13, 2026.
NHTSA recall #24V107000February 13, 202490,907 vehicles affected
Park outside: NHTSA advises this until the repair is done.
electrical system: starter assembly: solenoid
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Genesis, 2017-2019 Genesis G80, Genesis G90, and 2019 Genesis G70 vehicles. Water may enter the starter solenoid and cause an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will install a remedy relay kit in the engine junction box, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 15, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's numbers for this recall are 254(H) and 018G(G).
NHTSA recall #21V160000March 10, 202194,646 vehicles affected
Park outside: NHTSA advises this until the repair is done.
service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Genesis and 2017-2020 Genesis G80 vehicles. The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module could malfunction and short circuit.
An electrical short circuit inside the ABS module could cause an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
Remedy
Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the remedy is complete. Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ABS module fuse, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 6, 2021. Owners can contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's numbers for this recall are 201 and 006G.
NHTSA recall #17V359000June 5, 2017161,074 vehicles affected
parking brake: indicator light
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Sonata and Genesis vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the warning light to indicate that the parking brake is applied may intermittently not illuminate in the dash due to corrosion in the switch.
If the parking brake indicator is not illuminated when the parking brake is applied, the driver may operate the vehicle with the parking brake partially engaged, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the parking brake switch, free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2017. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-671-3059. Hyundai's number for this recall is 164.
NHTSA recall #16V575000August 2, 20163,031 vehicles affected
electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2015 Genesis sedans manufactured February 1, 2015, through May 20, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with a seven-inch TFT-LCD instrument cluster that may display an incorrect vehicle speed or may illuminate all of the warning lights or not illuminate a warning light that needs to be lit.
If the instrument cluster displays the vehicle speed or illuminates the warning lights incorrectly there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will update the instrument cluster software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on September 30, 2016. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 147.
NHTSA recall #15V864000December 22, 201511,142 vehicles affected
tires: sidewall
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2015 Genesis vehicles manufactured March 3, 2014, to February 9, 2015, and equipped with Hankook Ventus S1 noble2 tires installed as original equipment. The affected tires may develop cracks in the tire sidewall, resulting in a loss of air.
Tire sidewall cracks could cause a rupture during use, resulting in a rapid air loss and loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the factory tires with tires of another brand, free of charge. The recall began February 19, 2016. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-671-3059. Hyundai's number for this recall is 138.
NHTSA recall #15V097000February 19, 201524,400 vehicles affected
electrical system; exterior lighting: tail lights; power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (prndl)
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2015 Genesis vehicles manufactured February 21, 2014, to January 24, 2015. Water may leak into the rear combination lamp assemblies and cause an incorrect gear display on the instrument panel or a delay in the engagement of the selected gear when the vehicle is shifted from Park to Reverse or Drive.
If the incorrect gear is being displayed, the vehicle may move in an unintended direction, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will apply pads to prevent water intrusion into the combination lamp housing, free of charge. The recall began on April 14, 2015. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-671-3059. Hyundai's number for this recall is 128.
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About this data
NHTSA complaints and recalls through October 2026. Complaints are counted once each, however many components they name. Original complaints are on NHTSA's page for the 2015 Hyundai Genesis.
Problem groups are formed by AI and may be approximate. BrakeNews flags unusual complaint patterns; they are not official defect findings. Investigation reports are written and checked by AI, with no human review. Owner reports do not establish that a defect exists.
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