Hyundai Genesis years to avoid
The Hyundai Genesis years to avoid are 2015, 2012, 2009, 2016 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2008 is the cleanest year on record.
1,717
Total complaints
10
Recall campaigns
2008–2018
Years covered
4
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Genesis years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | High complaints + open investigation | 411 | |
| 2012 | High complaint rate | 362 | |
| 2009 | High complaint rate | 309 | |
| 2016 | Open safety investigation | 135 |
Every Genesis year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 4 | 0 | |
| 2016avoid | 135 | 3 | |
| 2015avoid | 411 | 6 | |
| 2014 | 31 | 0 | |
| 2013 | 188 | 0 | |
| 2012avoid | 362 | 2 | |
| 2011 | 161 | 3 | |
| 2010 | 115 | 3 | |
| 2009avoid | 309 | 3 | |
| 2008 | 1 | 0 |
Common questions
What are the worst Hyundai Genesis years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Genesis years to avoid are 2015, 2012, 2009, 2016. The cleanest year on record is 2008.
What is the best year for the Hyundai Genesis?
By complaint volume, 2008 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Genesis years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Hyundai Genesis have?
Across all model years, the Genesis has 10 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 1,717 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.