2015 Hyundai Genesis Problems

High Complaint Volume

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2015 Hyundai Genesis.

20142016
Complaints
406
Crashes
14
Fires
2
Injuries
15
Fatalities
Recalls
6

Worst 2015 Hyundai Genesis Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#1104 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:47,788 mi
Crash-related:2
Fires:1
#241 complaints

Headlight/Taillight Failures

Avg mileage:38,606 mi
Crash-related:1
#340 complaints

Engine Problems

Avg mileage:44,301 mi
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2015 Hyundai Genesis.

Electrical Faults
104
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
1
Avg Miles
47,788
Headlight/Taillight Failures
41
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
38,606
Engine Problems
40
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
44,301
Steering Defects
28
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
28,847
Transmission / Drivetrain
21
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
35,494
Body Structure
19
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
31,854
Brakes
12
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
12,110
Wheel Issues
12
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
31,700
Unintended Acceleration
11
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
45,554
Airbags
9
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
13,851
Fuel System
7
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
27,675
Hydraulic Brakes
7
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
22,750
Suspension Failures
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
34,100
Tire Defects
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wipers & Visibility
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
54,133
Electronic Stability Control
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat-Related Issues
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Engine & Cooling
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Gasoline Fuel System
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Instrument Panel:Fuel Gauge
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Starter Assembly
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Wiring
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Wiring: Rear Compartment/Trunk
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System, Other:Storage:Fuel Gauge System
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2015 Hyundai Genesis

6 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~385,200 vehicles.

24V107000Electrical System:starter Assembly:solenoid
~90,907 affected

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.

21V160000Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip:control Unit/module
~94,646 affected

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.

17V359000Parking Brake:indicator Light
~161,074 affected

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.

16V575000Instrument Cluster
~3,031 affected

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.

15V864000Tires:sidewall
~11,142 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 the tire sidewall, resulting in a loss of air.

15V097000Exterior Lighting:tail Lights · Electrical System · Power Train:automatic Transmission:gear Position Indication (prndl)
~24,400 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 a delay in the engagement of the selected gear when the vehicle is shifted from Park to Reverse or Drive.

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2015 Hyundai Genesis — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2015 Hyundai Genesis reliable?
Verdict: High Complaint Volume. The 2015 Hyundai Genesis has 406 NHTSA complaints, 14 crash-related, and 6 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Electrical Faults with 104 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2015 Hyundai Genesis?
Top reported problems: Electrical Faults (104 complaints, avg 47,788 mi); Headlight/Taillight Failures (41 complaints, avg 38,606 mi); Engine Problems (40 complaints, avg 44,301 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2015 Hyundai Genesis?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 38,705 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2015 Hyundai Genesis?
NHTSA complaints for the 2015 Hyundai Genesis include 14 crash-related reports, 2 fire reports, 15 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2015 Hyundai Genesis have any recalls?
Yes — 6 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 385,200 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2015 Hyundai Genesis?
This year has a higher-than-normal complaint volume. It's not an automatic no, but focus inspection on the top reported issue (electrical faults) and verify open recalls have been addressed.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Hyundai Genesis reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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