Is the Hyundai Genesis reliable?

The Hyundai Genesis has 1,709 NHTSA complaints, or 240.1 per 1,000 vehicles. Its crash involvement rate is moderate. The most common issue is ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Source: VinItel

What Hyundai Genesis years should I avoid?

Avoid the 2015 model year of the Hyundai Genesis — it has significantly more NHTSA complaints than other years. The 2015 model year alone has 406 complaints. Source: VinItel (vinitel.com)

What is the best year for the Hyundai Genesis?

Among Hyundai Genesis model years with enough on-road history, the most reliable years are 2018 (4 complaints), 2014 (31 complaints), 2010 (115 complaints). Source: NHTSA complaints database via VinItel.

What are common Hyundai Genesis problems?

The most common Hyundai Genesis problems reported to NHTSA are: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (258 complaints, 0.8% crash rate); SERVICE BRAKES (216 complaints, 9.7% crash rate); ENGINE (214 complaints, 0.9% crash rate); UNKNOWN OR OTHER (159 complaints, 5.7% crash rate); EXTERIOR LIGHTING (119 complaints, 0.8% crash rate). Source: VinItel

Should I buy a used Hyundai Genesis?

Used Hyundai Genesis buyers should: 1) Check our years-to-avoid list for this model. 2) Verify the specific VIN for accident history, title issues, and odometer rollbacks. The most reliable model years to look for: 2018, 2014, 2010. Free VIN check at vinitel.com.

Hyundai Genesis Reliability

1,709 NHTSA complaints (2008–2018). Complaint rate: 240.1 per 1,000 vehicles.

Severity Score

413.5

Complaints

1,709

Crash Rate

6.1%

Fire Rate

1.4%

Injuries

Fatalities

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Which Years to Buy & Avoid

Years auto-clustered by complaint volume relative to this model's median.

Bottom line: Avoid the 2015 Hyundai Genesis. The 2018 models had significantly fewer reported issues. Most common issue across all years: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

Avoid These Years

2015

~406/yr complaints · 14 crashes

2012

~362/yr complaints · 12 crashes

2009

~309/yr complaints · 24 crashes

Average

2010–2011

~138/yr complaints

2013

~188/yr complaints

2016

~133/yr complaints

Better Years

2018

~4/yr complaints

2014

~31/yr complaints

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Complaints by Model Year

NHTSA complaint count per model year

Hyundai Genesis — Complaints by Model YearPeak: 2015 (406)

Common Hyundai Genesis Problems

Most reported component complaints to NHTSA

Component	Complaints	Crash %
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	258	0.8%
SERVICE BRAKES	216	9.7%
ENGINE	214	0.9%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER	159	5.7%
EXTERIOR LIGHTING	119	0.8%
POWER TRAIN	106	0.0%
STEERING	93	6.5%
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL	75	25.3%
AIR BAGS	50	46.0%
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM	33	6.1%

Year-by-Year Breakdown

NHTSA complaint count per model year — click any year for full problems & recalls breakdown.

Year	Generation	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Details
2009AVOID	—	309	24	5	View →
2010	—	115	5	—	View →
2011	—	160	15	5	View →
2012AVOID	—	362	12	1	View →
2013	—	188	24	3	View →
2014GOOD	—	31	6	—	View →
2015AVOID	—	406	14	2	View →
2016	—	133	5	6	View →
2018GOOD	—	4	0	2	View →

Year-by-Year Breakdown

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See also: Hyundai Genesisaccident & safety statistics from our vehicle history database.

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