2015 Hyundai Genesis Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Avoid The 2015 Hyundai Genesis ranks 2nd-worst of 10 model years tracked, with a complaint index of 89 and 290 complaints, mostly electrical (49%) and engine (18%) issues. Six recalls, including electrical starter and ABS module issues, drive its Avoid verdict.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 89/100
- #2 of 10 Genesis years
- Verdict
- Avoid
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 290
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 6
- 2 Park Outside
- Crashes
- 10
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 3
- Injuries
- 8
- Top issue
- Electrical System
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 19
- 16 city / 25 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 8 / 0
Top 2015 Hyundai Genesis problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System141 (49%)
- Engine53 (18%)
- Other41 (14%)
- Steering29 (10%)
- Brakes26 (9%)
- Structure & Body23 (8%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires22 (8%)
- Transmission & Powertrain22 (8%)
- Fuel System10 (3%)
- Airbags9 (3%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Adaptive cruise and front/rear sensors intermittently fail to detect nearby vehicles or objects, leading to close calls and low-speed collisions.
- Vehicle loses power and stalls at various speeds, accompanied by battery, service key, or temperature warning lights and an abnormal odor.
- Front turn signal bulbs repeatedly appear burned out and fail to flash even after replacement.
- Fires start in the engine compartment or trunk area, in some cases while the vehicle is parked and not running.
- Airbags have deployed spontaneously days after an unrelated low-speed impact, with no new trigger event.
- Tires have suffered repeated sudden blowouts, including sidewall failures at low speeds with no pothole contact.
2015 Hyundai Genesis recalls
6 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 24V107000Feb 13, 2024Electrical System90,907 vehiclesPark Outside
Electrical system:starter assembly:solenoid
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.
Risk: An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will install a remedy relay kit in the engine junction box, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 15, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's numbers for this recall are 254(H) and 018G(G).
- NHTSA 21V160000Mar 10, 2021Brakes94,646 vehiclesPark Outside
Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip:control unit/module
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.
Risk: An electrical short circuit inside the ABS module could cause an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the remedy is complete. Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ABS module fuse, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 6, 2021. Owners can contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's numbers for this recall are 201 and 006G.
- NHTSA 17V359000Jun 5, 2017Brakes161,074 vehicles
Parking brake:indicator light
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.
Risk: If the parking brake indicator is not illuminated when the parking brake is applied, the driver may operate the vehicle with the parking brake partially engaged, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the parking brake switch, free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2017. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-671-3059. Hyundai's number for this recall is 164.
2015 Hyundai Genesis fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 16 MPG
- Highway
- 25 MPG
- Combined
- 19 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,400
- 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.
2015 compared with other Genesis years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2015 Hyundai Genesis reliable?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2015 Genesis ranks 2nd-worst out of 10 model years, with a complaint index of 89 and 290 complaints, most tied to the electrical system.
- What are the most common problems with the 2015 Hyundai Genesis?
- Electrical system issues account for 49% of complaints (141 cases), followed by engine problems at 18% (53 cases) and steering at 10% (29 cases).
- Does the 2015 Hyundai Genesis have recalls?
- NHTSA lists 6 recalls for the 2015 Genesis, covering the electrical system (including a starter solenoid water-intrusion issue), brakes/ABS module, and original-equipment tires.
- At what mileage do 2015 Genesis problems usually appear?
- NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 31,000 for failures overall, with electrical failures reported around 38,000 miles and steering issues closer to 19,980 miles.
- How does the 2015 Genesis compare to other years?
- The 2015 model's complaint index of 89 is worse than most other years; only the 2009 Genesis, at an index of 100, ranks lower, while the 2014 model has the lowest index at 22 and is rated Best.