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2008-2018 · 10 model years

Hyundai Genesis Problems by year

Owners have filed 1,431 complaints about the Hyundai Genesis across 10 model years, and it has 11 recalls. The 2015 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (307), while 2008, 2014, 2018 have far fewer than a typical year. The most reported problem area is the brakes, followed by the electrical system.

Most complaints for its age2015307 complaints · 7 recallsSee the 2015
Complaints
1,431
Recalls
11
Crashes
84
Fires
23
Injuries
63
Deaths
0

Genesis complaints by model year

Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.

YearComplaintsRecallsCrashesFiresTop problemGrade
20183001Wheels & tiresA
201696434Engine & coolingB
20153077105Electrical systemD
201423040Engine & coolingA
20131950156Engine & coolingC
2012270281Engine & coolingD
20111453154BrakesC
20101563140BrakesC
20092353152BrakesD
20081000BrakesA

Most common Genesis problems

Hyundai Genesis recalls 11

Tires: sidewall

15V86400011,142 vehicles affected

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...

Electrical system

15V09700024,400 vehicles affected

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...

Latest Genesis complaints

2015 Hyundai GenesisSeats & seat belts

The contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Genesis. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V664000 (Seats); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue.

Filed Incident SeatsNHTSA 11773972
2016 Hyundai GenesisBrakes

When driving the vehicle, even down the interstate at 70, the braking system and or the emergency braking system suddenly activate causing immediate pull over. There are no indicator lights are alarms activated. It has occurred intermittently several times in the last few months. I contacted the local dealer but they find no open recalls on this VIN number. They do advise the have been recalls for this issue on the same year make and model regarding sudden braking but with different VIN#s. This VIN number is having the braking issues by Recall number 17V359000: Parking Brake. I am requesting a recall as soon as possible on this VIN given the strong potential for hazardous events

Filed Incident Service brakesNHTSA 11768921
2015 Hyundai GenesisElectrical system

The contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Genesis. The contact stated that while his niece was attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed with an internal leak causing the starter to burn and the wiring harness to melt. The contact stated that the starter and wiring harness needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the local dealer denied the repair under NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V107000 (Electrical System); unless other repairs were first performed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 74,887.

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 11763009
2011 Hyundai GenesisTransmission & drivetrainWheels & tiresBrakes

Noticed after driving my Hyundai genesis and once running for roughly 15-20 mins once the engine has warmed up I noticed a bounce feeling coming from the front end(I thought)and then noticed my speed dropped and when pressure was apply to the gas pedal it wouldn't go, as the car slowed down by itself until it came to a complete stop I cutt the car off and began walking around to where I smelled something burning and then seen smoke coming from my front driver wheel to discover my brake had locked up for no reason....

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I left the car to cool down and returned to get it and luckily it was unlocked and was successful to drive it home(4min drive), a couple days later I had to take my son to school to where it did the exact same thing again, days later I had all braking replaced which failed to solve the issue. This has been happening for over 4 months now and has always been my daily driver and has always been upkept and never had any issues with my car until now. I'm a single parent with two children whom I have to take to school daily and pickup and this issue has already cost me a lot however I was made aware of this issue by a professional mechanic whom said my car has a current recall for this exact issue I'm having but my vin doesn't show it even thought everything lines up!

Filed Incident Power train · Wheels · Service brakesNHTSA 11758361

Questions about the Hyundai Genesis

Which Hyundai Genesis years have the most problems?

By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 2015 (307), 2012 (270), 2009 (235). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 2015 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.

Which Hyundai Genesis years have the fewest complaints?

Among model years that have been on the road for at least three years, 2008, 2018, 2014 have the best Safety Index - the fewest complaints, crashes and recalls for their age compared with other Genesis years. Always check the exact vehicle's recalls by VIN before you buy.

What are the most common Hyundai Genesis problems?

Across every model year, owners report problems with the brakes (369), electrical system (296), engine & cooling (269) most often.

How many recalls does the Hyundai Genesis have?

NHTSA lists 11 recalls across all Hyundai Genesis model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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