How common are engine problems on the 2015 Hyundai Genesis?

NHTSA lists 53 engine-related complaints for the 2015 Genesis, which is 18% of the 290 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2015 Hyundai Genesis engine?

No. NHTSA shows no related recalls tied to this engine complaint category for the 2015 Genesis.

At what mileage do engine problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure among these complaints is 22,500 miles.

Are the engine problems dangerous?

Among the engine-area complaints, NHTSA records include 1 crash, 1 fire, and 1 injury.

2015 Hyundai Genesis Engine Problems

NHTSA lists 53 engine-area complaints for the 2015 Hyundai Genesis, 18% of its 290 total complaints for the year. The median mileage at failure was 22,500 miles, and NHTSA has no related recall on file for this issue.

Engine complaints: 53; 18% of 290
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 22,500 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

Owners report the engine spontaneously stalling or shutting off while driving at low speeds, causing loss of power steering and brakes.
Some describe a loud cracking or booming noise from the rear of the vehicle followed by a sudden violent jolt after accelerating.
Multiple owners heard abnormal engine noise shortly after purchase, with one reporting a dealer-diagnosed short block problem similar to the Sonata's Theta II engine.
One owner had the vehicle stall and require towing after all systems failed with no prior warning signs.
A separate report describes a starter wiring failure that led to a small engine-compartment fire.

When 2015 Hyundai Genesis engine complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 23, 2015, latest Jul 8, 2026.

53 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2015 to Jul 2026; peak Jul 2015 (2).

Engine recalls for the 2015 Hyundai Genesis

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Genesis model year

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

201015 (17%)
201127 (22%)
201278 (30%)
201348 (38%)
201411 (50%)
201553 (18%)
201631 (32%)
20180 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are engine problems on the 2015 Hyundai Genesis?: NHTSA lists 53 engine-related complaints for the 2015 Genesis, which is 18% of the 290 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2015 Hyundai Genesis engine?: No. NHTSA shows no related recalls tied to this engine complaint category for the 2015 Genesis.
At what mileage do engine problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure among these complaints is 22,500 miles.
Are the engine problems dangerous?: Among the engine-area complaints, NHTSA records include 1 crash, 1 fire, and 1 injury.