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2014 Hyundai Genesis Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Best

Complaint Index

14/100

#7 most-complained of 8 Genesis years

The 2014 Hyundai Genesis ranks 7th out of 8 model years tracked, with a complaint index of 14 and no recalls, making it one of the better years for this model based on NHTSA data.

Complaints
22
Recalls
0
Crashes / fires
4 / 0
Injuries / deaths
3 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
19.5
16.5 city / 25 hwy

Top 2014 Hyundai Genesis problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Engine11 (50%)
  2. Electrical System6 (27%)
  3. Brakes4 (18%)
  4. Airbags2 (9%)
  5. Collision Avoidance & Cameras2 (9%)
  6. Fuel System2 (9%)
  7. Seat Belts1 (5%)
  8. Structure & Body1 (5%)
  9. Suspension, Wheels & Tires1 (5%)

What owners report

  • Engine stalls without warning at low or highway speeds, sometimes while turning or slowing down, and restarts on its own.
  • Unintended acceleration reported after releasing the gas pedal, with RPMs climbing as high as 6000 without warning.
  • Headlights flicker off or stay off briefly when using turn signals, especially at night while changing lanes or turning.
  • Airbags failed to deploy in rear-end and intersection collisions despite significant front-end or bumper damage.
  • Owners report engine stalling tied to carbon buildup on the throttle body or an overloaded charcoal filter, according to dealer diagnoses.
2014 Hyundai Genesis complaints: complaints filed per month4Apr 2017Oct 2017Jun 2018May 2019Nov 2019Jun 2021Apr 2024
30 complaints filed with NHTSA from Apr 2017 to Apr 2024; peak Dec 2023 (4).

2014 Hyundai Genesis recalls

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

2014 Hyundai Genesis fuel economy and fuel cost

City
16.5 MPG
Highway
25 MPG
Combined
19.5 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$3,775
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Regular
Current regular gas
$4.32/gal
national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2014 compared with other Genesis years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)025507510020102011201220132014201520162018
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2012Avoid86260219.5
2013Caution71126020.5
2014Best1422019.5
2015Avoid100290619
2016Good4396319

All Hyundai Genesis years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2014 Hyundai Genesis reliable?
Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2014 Genesis has a complaint index of 14, the second-lowest among the 8 model years tracked, and carries a 'Best' verdict relative to other Genesis years.
Does the 2014 Hyundai Genesis have any recalls?
NHTSA lists 0 recalls for the 2014 Genesis, compared to 6 recalls for the 2015 model year and 3 recalls each for 2010, 2011, and 2016.
What is the most common problem with the 2014 Hyundai Genesis?
Engine problems are the top complaint area, making up 50% of the 22 complaints filed, with a median mileage at failure of 51,000 miles.
How does the 2014 Genesis compare to the 2012 and 2015 model years?
The 2014 Genesis has a complaint index of 14, far below the 2012 model's 86 and the 2015 model's 100, both of which carry an 'Avoid' verdict.
What fuel economy does the 2014 Hyundai Genesis get?
The EPA rates the 2014 Genesis at 19.5 mpg combined (16.5 city / 25 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,775.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.