2015 Hyundai Genesis Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
AvoidComplaint Index
100/100
#1 most-complained of 8 Genesis years
The 2015 Hyundai Genesis has 290 NHTSA complaints, a complaint index of 100, and ranks worst of 8 model years with data, making it the year to avoid. Electrical System issues dominate at 49% of complaints, with 6 recalls filed.
- Complaints
- 290
- Recalls
- 6
- Crashes / fires
- 10 / 3
- Injuries / deaths
- 8 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 19
- 16 city / 25 hwy
Top 2015 Hyundai Genesis problems
NHTSA owner 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%)
What owners report
- Airbags have deployed spontaneously or unexpectedly, including after minor curb contact or days after an unrelated collision.
- Front and rear sensors intermittently fail to detect nearby objects, affecting adaptive cruise control and parking assistance.
- Owners report sudden electrical shutdowns marked by battery and service key warning lights along with an abnormal odor, sometimes followed by failure to restart.
- Front turn signal bulbs repeatedly fail to illuminate even after replacement, described as a recurring issue.
- Some vehicles have caught fire without warning, including one case where smoke poured from the trunk while parked and another involving burned starter wiring in the engine compartment.
- Tires have blown out repeatedly under normal driving conditions, in one case six times within seven months.
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 has a complaint index of 100, the highest among the 8 Genesis model years with data, and carries an Avoid verdict relative to other years.
- What is the biggest problem with the 2015 Hyundai Genesis?
- Electrical System complaints make up 49% of all reported issues (141 of 290 complaints), with a median failure mileage of 38,000 miles.
- Does the 2015 Hyundai Genesis have recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 6 recalls for the 2015 Genesis, covering the electrical system, brakes, and suspension/tires, none of which are do-not-drive recalls.
- How does the 2015 Genesis compare to other years?
- The 2015 model has a complaint index of 100 and ranks worst (1st) among 8 years with data, while 2014 has an index of 14 and is rated Best.