Worst 2015 Hyundai Genesis Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Electrical Faults
Headlight/Taillight Failures
Engine Problems
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2015 Hyundai Genesis.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 104 | 2 | 1 | 47,788 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 41 | 1 | — | 38,606 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 40 | — | — | 44,301 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 28 | — | — | 28,847 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 21 | — | — | 35,494 mi | |
| Body Structure | 19 | — | — | 31,854 mi | |
| Brakes | 12 | 1 | — | 12,110 mi | |
| Wheel Issues | 12 | — | — | 31,700 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 11 | 1 | — | 45,554 mi | |
| Airbags | 9 | 2 | — | 13,851 mi | |
| Fuel System | 7 | 1 | — | 27,675 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 7 | — | — | 22,750 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 6 | — | — | 34,100 mi | |
| Tire Defects | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 5 | — | — | 54,133 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 3 | — | 1 | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Instrument Panel:Fuel Gauge | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Starter Assembly | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring: Rear Compartment/Trunk | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Other:Storage:Fuel Gauge System | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2015 Hyundai Genesis
6 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~385,200 vehicles.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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