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2015 Hyundai Genesis Steering Problems

NHTSA lists 29 steering complaints for the 2015 Hyundai Genesis, 10% of its 290 total complaints, the highest steering share of any model year in this data. No related recalls are listed, and no crashes, fires, or injuries were reported. Median mileage at failure was 19,980.

Steering complaints
29
10% of 290
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
19,980 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical steering symptoms owners report

  • Power steering assist suddenly stops or freezes while driving at moderate speeds, sometimes requiring towing.
  • Steering fails to return to center after taking a curve, causing the car to keep turning.
  • Electronic steering control module reportedly freezes after ice or snow collects under the engine, cutting off steering function entirely.
  • Steering wheel vibration becomes stronger at low speeds or at idle, described as tiring on the hands.
  • Loss of steering combined with loss of brake function and warning lights, sometimes while turning into traffic.
  • Vehicle reportedly fishtails in heavy rain, forcing drivers to slow well below highway speed.

When 2015 Hyundai Genesis steering complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 20, 2015, latest Feb 5, 2026.

2015 Hyundai Genesis steering complaints: complaints filed per month3Jan 2015Oct 2015Sep 2017Mar 2019Jul 2020Nov 2021Jun 2023Nov 2025
29 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2015 to Feb 2026; peak Mar 2019 (3).

Steering recalls for the 2015 Hyundai Genesis

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Steering complaints by Genesis model year

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

  1. 20103 (3%)
  2. 201110 (8%)
  3. 201215 (6%)
  4. 201310 (8%)
  5. 20140 (0%)
  6. 201529 (10%)
  7. 20168 (8%)
  8. 20180 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are steering complaints on the 2015 Hyundai Genesis?
NHTSA records 29 steering-related complaints for the 2015 Genesis, which is 10% of the 290 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for steering problems on the 2015 Hyundai Genesis?
No related recalls are listed in the NHTSA data for this steering complaint area.
At what mileage do steering problems tend to appear?
The median mileage at failure among reported steering complaints is 19,980 miles.
Have steering failures caused crashes or injuries in the 2015 Genesis?
NHTSA data shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries linked to these steering complaints.
How does the 2015 Genesis compare to other years for steering complaints?
The 2015 model year has the highest steering complaint share among the years listed, at 10%, compared to 8% or less for other years and 0% for 2014 and 2018.

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.