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2015 Hyundai Genesis Brakes Problems

NHTSA lists 26 brake complaints for the 2015 Hyundai Genesis, 9% of that year's 290 total complaints. Median mileage at failure was 37,000 miles. Two brake-related recalls exist, including an ABS module short-circuit issue and a parking brake switch light problem.

Brakes complaints
26
9% of 290
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
4
Median mileage
37,000 mi
Related recalls
2

Typical brake symptoms owners report

  • Rear brake lines reportedly burst or developed leaks without warning, in one case attributed to corrosion and in another to a stabilizer bar rubbing against the brake hose.
  • Owners report loss of steering and brake functionality while driving around 35 mph, with warning indicators illuminating before the vehicle could be steered to the roadside.
  • Some owners describe the vehicle sliding or overcorrecting on ice-covered roads at speeds near 40 to 45 mph, suspecting a stability control module issue.
  • Multiple owners were notified of recall campaign 21V160000 for the ABS module but reported the repair part was unavailable for an extended period.
  • One owner reported repeat brake issues that were not resolved by the dealer and that culminated in a crash attributed to brake failure.

When 2015 Hyundai Genesis brake complaints were filed

First complaint Oct 4, 2015, latest May 27, 2026.

2015 Hyundai Genesis brakes complaints: complaints filed per month5Oct 2015Sep 2018Aug 2020Jul 2021Dec 2021May 2023Oct 2025
26 complaints filed with NHTSA from Oct 2015 to May 2026; peak May 2021 (5).

Brakes recalls for the 2015 Hyundai Genesis

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

Brakes complaints by Genesis model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 201032 (36%)
  2. 201129 (24%)
  3. 201263 (24%)
  4. 201326 (21%)
  5. 20144 (18%)
  6. 201526 (9%)
  7. 20169 (9%)
  8. 20180 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many brake complaints does the 2015 Hyundai Genesis have?
NHTSA lists 26 brake complaints for the 2015 Genesis, which is 9% of the 290 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a brake recall for the 2015 Hyundai Genesis?
Yes. Recall 21V160000 covers an ABS module that could malfunction and short circuit, and recall 17V359000 covers a parking brake warning light that may not illuminate.
At what mileage do brake problems typically appear on the 2015 Genesis?
NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 37,000 miles at the time of the reported brake failure.
Did the 2015 Genesis brake issues cause any crashes or injuries?
NHTSA records show 1 crash and 4 injuries associated with brake complaints for the 2015 Genesis, and no fires.
What does the ABS recall for the 2015 Genesis require owners to do?
Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until Hyundai completes the remedy, since the ABS module could short circuit.

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.