2014 Hyundai Genesis Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Best The 2014 Hyundai Genesis ranks 8th worst out of 10 model years, with a complaint index of 22 and 22 total complaints — one of the lowest among all Genesis years, earning a Best verdict. No recalls are recorded for this year.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 22/100
- #8 of 10 Genesis years
- Verdict
- Best
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 22
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 0
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 4
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 3
- Top issue
- Engine
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 19.5
- 16.5 city / 25 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 3 / 0
Top 2014 Hyundai Genesis problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine11 (50%)
- Electrical System6 (27%)
- Brakes4 (18%)
- Airbags2 (9%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras2 (9%)
- Fuel System2 (9%)
- Seat Belts1 (5%)
- Structure & Body1 (5%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires1 (5%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Engine stalls suddenly at low or highway speeds, sometimes with the vehicle rolling to a stop or needing a restart.
- Some owners describe unintended acceleration after removing their foot from the gas pedal, with RPMs climbing without warning.
- Headlights flicker or turn off briefly when using turn signals, especially at night or during turns.
- Airbags failed to deploy in some crash situations, including a rear-end collision and a frontal impact.
- One owner reported fishtailing during turns on wet roads along with intermittent loss of acceleration.
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
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2014 Hyundai Genesis reliable?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2014 Genesis ranks 8th worst of 10 model years with a complaint index of 22, giving it a Best verdict relative to other Genesis years.
- What are the most common problems with the 2014 Hyundai Genesis?
- Engine issues make up half of all complaints (11 of 22), including stalling and unintended acceleration, followed by electrical system problems like headlight flicker, at 27% of complaints.
- Does the 2014 Hyundai Genesis have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists zero recalls for the 2014 Hyundai Genesis.
- What year Hyundai Genesis should I avoid?
- Among the years with data, 2009, 2012, and 2015 carry Avoid verdicts with complaint indexes of 100, 78, and 89 respectively, much higher than the 2014 model's index of 22.
- How many complaints does the 2014 Hyundai Genesis have?
- NHTSA lists 22 complaints for the 2014 Genesis, including 4 crashes and 3 injuries, with no fires or deaths reported.