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2015 Hyundai Genesis problems

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One of the years to avoid

The 2015 Hyundai Genesis carries two red flags at once: 411 consumer complaints filed with NHTSA — 2.8× the Genesis norm — and an open NHTSA defect investigation (subject: Hyundai and Kia ABS Module Fires). It is one of the Genesis years to avoid. Complainants reported 15 injuries in total across these filings.

Electrical System leads the complaint categories with 113 reports (28% of the total). In government crash testing it earned 5 of 5 NCAP stars overall.

411

NHTSA complaints

6

Recalls

1

Investigations · 1 open

14

Crash-involved

2

Fires reported

15

Injuries

0

Deaths

5

NCAP overall · of 5 stars

How does 2015 compare to other Genesis years?

Genesis NHTSA complaints by model year, 2015 highlighted411 complaints2008: 1 complaints2009: 309 complaints2010: 115 complaints2011: 161 complaints2012: 362 complaints2013: 188 complaints2014: 31 complaints2015: 411 complaints2016: 135 complaints2018: 4 complaints
Genesis NHTSA complaints by model year, 2015 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2015 Hyundai Genesis problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Electrical System11327%
Lighting4310%
Engine4210%
Other4110%
Steering307%
Brakes236%
Transmission225%
Body & Structure205%
Tires & Wheels205%
Speed Control113%
Fuel System102%
Driver Assistance92%
Airbags92%
Visibility & Wipers61%
Suspension61%
Seats31%
Seat Belts20%
Latches & Locks10%

Does the 2015 Hyundai Genesis have recalls?

6 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

24V107000Electrical SystemFebruary 13, 2024 · 90,907 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

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).

21V160000BrakesMarch 10, 2021 · 94,646 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

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.

17V359000BrakesJune 5, 2017 · 161,074 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

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.

16V575000Electrical SystemAugust 2, 2016 · 3,031 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

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.

15V864000Tires & WheelsDecember 22, 2015 · 11,142 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

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.

15V097000LightingFebruary 19, 2015 · 24,400 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

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.

Open NHTSA investigations

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Hyundai and Kia ABS Module Fires

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) has received eight Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) and eight Kia America, Inc. (Kia) Part 573 Recall Reports between 2016 and 2023. The combined 16 safety recalls all involve the antilock braking system (ABS) modules or Hydraulic Electronic Control Units (HECU) manufactured by the equipment supplier Mando. The Part 573 Recall Reports contain varying defect descriptions and differing remedy descriptions for the same or similar equipment supplied by Mando. Safety recalls included in this Audit Query (AQ) review include: Hyundai recalls 20V-520, 20V-543, 21V-161, 21V-160, 21V-303, 22V-056, 22V-810, and 23V-651. Kia recalls 16V-815, 20V-518, 20V-519, 21V-137, 21V-331, 22V-051, 22V-800, and 23V-652 The purpose of this AQ is to evaluate the timeliness and scoping of Hyundai and Kia’s defect decision making and adherence with reporting requirements; and understand the varying defect descriptions and remedies between these recalls.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“ELECTRONIC GREMLINS PERIODICALLY HIT. -AT RANDOM TIMES THE FRONT OR REAR SENSORS DON'T "SEE" OBJECTS. I HAVE KISSED BUMPERS WITH ANOTHER CAR WHEN NEITHER OF US SAW THE OTHER, AND MY GENESIS FAILED TO SEE. IT'S ALLOWED ME ON AT LEAST TWO OCCASIONS TO PULL TOO CLOSE TO OBJECTS IN FRONT. -WORSE, THERE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · March 11, 2017 · crash

“This has been a recurring safety issue problem! The front turn signals repeatedly have indicated on etiher side that the bulb is burned out and hence do not light up nor flash when this occurs. Some folks chalk this up to it is normal for bulbs to burn out so I have been replacing them when this…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Lighting · February 1, 2024 · crash

“I bought a 2015 Hyundai Genesis G80 and 3 weeks after I had the vehicle the car would not start I’m currently without a vehicle a possibly a job I need help with the situation I called their dealer they told me not to bring it to them because there was nothing they could do they said now I’m…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · April 17, 2024

“I HAD BEEN DRIVING ON 50 MPH ON LA PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY AND SLOWED DOWN TO STOP AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT. AFTER I PRESSED MY BREAK AND MY CAR FULLY STOPPED, THE VEHICLE STARTED MOVING FORWARD WHILE MY BREAK WAS PRESSED FULLY DOWN AND AS A RESULT I HIT THE TRUCK FRONT OF ME FROM THE BACK TO LOOK VERY…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · August 1, 2017 · crash

“The steering wheel frequently locks in position during left or right turns at speeds between 30 and 70 mph. A deliberate effort is required to return the steering wheel to neutral. My Hyundai dealer shop would not diagnose the problem due to the problem being intermittent, despite the car being…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Steering · February 1, 2020

2015 Hyundai Genesis — common questions

Is the 2015 Hyundai Genesis reliable?

NHTSA data argues against it: 411 complaints put the 2015 model at #1 of 10 Genesis years, and a defect investigation remains open. It is one of the Genesis years to avoid.

What are the most common 2015 Genesis problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are electrical system (113 complaints), lighting (43 complaints), engine (42 complaints).

Does the 2015 Hyundai Genesis have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns affecting the 2015 Hyundai Genesis. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Is the 2015 Hyundai Genesis under NHTSA investigation?

Yes — an investigation remains open (Hyundai and Kia ABS Module Fires). An open ODI action means NHTSA is actively assessing a possible defect.

Which Hyundai Genesis years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Genesis years to avoid are 2015, 2012, 2009, 2016. The cleanest record among Genesis years belongs to 2008.

How safe is the 2015 Hyundai Genesis?

In NHTSA's NCAP crash testing, the 2015 Hyundai Genesis earned an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.