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2015 Hyundai Genesis Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 290 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Hyundai Genesis, most often about the electrical (38% of complaints, typically around 44,500 miles). It is the most complained-about Genesis model year since 2000 and has 7 recalls.
⚠ Safety advisory3 recalls for this car came with a park-outside warning. See below and check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Most common 2015 Hyundai Genesis problems
Electrical
111 complaints · 38%Half of these problems showed up before 44,500 miles. Parts named most often: wiring, instrument panel, starter assembly.
Nhtsa campaign number 16v575000 - my Hyundai is experiencing the exact same symptoms that is portrayed in the campaign number I have listed. I have taken it to a Hyundai dealership multiple times and have been told that they are unaware of what the issue is or have "attempted" to fix the issue yet it still occurs.…
Back up camera. I have replaced the back up camera 3x and it is still messing up. No longer under warranty, when it was like I said it was replaced 3x. The back up camera acts up when put in reverse, it shows a blue screen at times other times it glitches and shows black and white, etc.
Engine
43 complaints · 15%Half of these problems showed up before 11,000 miles.
After accelerating from a stop light behind another vehicle, there was a loud cracking noise heard from behind the dash board and the car suddenly and violently accelerated without warning with a loud "boom" in the back as though someone had hit me from behind, but no one had hit me. I had to brake hard to avoid…
The vehicle briefly shut down on its own for no apparent reason while in motion at rate of 25mph at nighttime, the vehicle turned back on a second later as if nothing happened. The cause of the shut down is unknown and could have caused an accident had I not been on an empty road. While the vehicle was off, I had no…
Lights
43 complaints · 15%Half of these problems showed up before 36,500 miles. Parts named most often: headlights, brake lights.
Multi-function headlight switch (control stalk) is defective and causes low-beam headlights to flash intermittently or turn off for a short period time (3-5 seconds) when using turn signal (right or left). This event occurs while car is moving, speed does not matter. Headlight flashing occurs at all speeds.
The headlight mode will sometimes change from auto to off and back to auto while driving (on city streets or on the highway), without input from the driver. This causes the headlights, taillights, and interior lights to momentarily switch off. I feel like this may be due to a loose electrical connection in the…
Other or unspecified
41 complaints · 14%Half of these problems showed up before 26,500 miles.
Hyundai is telling me the problem with tire tread wear is a problem with the tire manufacturer. The tire manufacturer is telling me the problem is with a design of the 2015 Genesis sedans suspension. Inside rear tire wear is extreme, and had I not complained about vibration and cabin sound, ultimately seeking…
On 8/3/19 driving on academy st. In newark nj @7:50 am, at the red light on academy & washington st. My brakes failed with no warning, and I rolled thru a red light where the car stopped in the middle of the intersection. I was able back up avoiding an accident as a bus waited. All the warning lights were flashing…
Steering
29 complaints · 10%Half of these problems showed up before 20,000 miles. Parts named most often: rack and pinion, hydraulic power assist.
On 31 jan 2019-ice and snow collect in a pocket under the engine. Freezing the electronic control module for the electronic steering. The "electronic steering light " came on, resulting in no steering function at all. Auto had to be towed to the dealer. Lucky for me I was in a parking lot. If I had been driving it…
The contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Genesis. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the contact experienced a loss of steering and brake functionality. Various warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact was able to move the vehicle to the side of the road with an excessive amount of effort. The…
Brakes
23 complaints · 8%Half of these problems showed up before 38,000 miles. Parts named most often: foundation components, antilock.
The contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Genesis. The contact stated while operating the vehicle and lightly depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle would abruptly stop. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was not yet notified of the failure. The…
The contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Genesis. The contact stated while driving through heavy rain, the ABS warning light intermittently appeared on the instrument panel. Recently, the contact stated that the ABS warning light remained illuminated upon starting the vehicle. Upon investigation, the contact discovered NHTSA…
Transmission
22 complaints · 8%Half of these problems showed up before 31,500 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission.
While in park my car shifts in reverse, the gear does not visibly go in the reverse position but the car starts rolling in reverse. You can feel this happen. Also while at a stop light I felt the car jerk I had my foot on break. Also can smell moisture even when windows are closed.
The contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Genesis. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle loss motive power and stalled, with the accelerator pedal depressed. There was no warning light illuminated. A dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified…
Body and structure
20 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 30,000 miles. Parts named most often: body.
While driving at about 75mph on massachusetts turnpike near palmer, ma at approx. 4:30pm on march 8, 2017 the sunroof exploded. There was no warning and no sound prior to explosion of anything hitting the glass. I pulled to the side of the road and called haddad Hyundai in pittsfield, ma to report problem and arrange…
Defective panoramic sunroof. Has failed to be repaired and constantly creeks and pops as if it is going to fly off roof. Hyundai corporate repaired the car earlier this year and replaced the roof, but it is worse now than it was prior to the repair. The roof makes noises at any speed.
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2015 Hyundai Genesis recalls
Seats: power adjust
Risk: A fire increases the risk of injury.
Fix: Owners are advised to park their vehicles outdoors and away from other vehicles or structures until the repair has been performed. The remedy is currently under development. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed december 7, 2026. Owners of hyundai vehicles may contact hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Genesis owners may contact genesis customer service at 844-340-9741. Hyundai recall number for this recall is 308 and genesis' recall number is 035g. Vehicle identification numbers (vins) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning october 13, 2026.
Full defect summary
Hyundai motor america (genesis) is recalling certain 2015-2016 hyundai genesis, and 2017-2020 genesis g80 vehicles. The front power seat motors may overheat due to a stuck power seat control switch, which can result in a fire while parked or driving.
Electrical: solenoid
Risk: An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: 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).
Full defect summary
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.
Brakes: control unit/module
Risk: An electrical short circuit inside the ABS module could cause an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Brakes: indicator light
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.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Electrical: instrument cluster/panel
Risk: If the instrument cluster displays the vehicle speed or illuminates the warning lights incorrectly there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Fix: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will update the instrument cluster software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on september 30, 2016. Owners may contact hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 147.
Full defect summary
Hyundai motor america (hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2015 genesis sedans manufactured february 1, 2015, through may 20, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with a seven-inch tft-lcd instrument cluster that may display an incorrect vehicle speed or may illuminate all of the warning lights or not illuminate a warning light that needs to be lit.
Wheels and tires: sidewall
Risk: Tire sidewall cracks could cause a rupture during use, resulting in a rapid air loss and loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the factory tires with tires of another brand, free of charge. The recall began february 19, 2016. Owners may contact hyundai customer service at 1-855-671-3059. Hyundai's number for this recall is 138.
Full defect summary
Hyundai motor america (hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2015 genesis vehicles manufactured march 3, 2014, to february 9, 2015, and equipped with hankook ventus s1 noble2 tires installed as original equipment. The affected tires may develop cracks in the tire sidewall, resulting in a loss of air.
Lights: tail lights
Risk: If the incorrect gear is being displayed, the vehicle may move in an unintended direction, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will apply pads to prevent water intrusion into the combination lamp housing, free of charge. The recall began on april 14, 2015. Owners may contact hyundai customer service at 1-855-671-3059. Hyundai's number for this recall is 128.
Full defect summary
Hyundai motor america (hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2015 genesis vehicles manufactured february 21, 2014, to january 24, 2015. Water may leak into the rear combination lamp assemblies and cause an incorrect gear display on the instrument panel or a delay in the engagement of the selected gear when the vehicle is shifted from park to reverse or drive.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Hyundai and kia ABS module fires
Summary
The office of defects investigation (odi) has received eight hyundai motor america (hyundai) and eight kia america, inc. (kia) part 573 recall reports between 2016 and 2023. The combined 16 safety recalls all involve the antilock braking system (ABS) modules or hydraulic electronic control units (hecu) manufactured by the equipment supplier mando. The part 573 recall reports contain varying defect descriptions and differing remedy descriptions for the same or similar equipment supplied by mando. Safety recalls included in this audit query (aq) review include: hyundai recalls 20v-520, 20v-543, 21v-161, 21v-160, 21v-303, 22v-056, 22v-810, and 23v-651. Kia recalls 16v-815, 20v-518, 20v-519, 21v
Questions about the 2015 Hyundai Genesis
- What are the most common problems with the 2015 Hyundai Genesis?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: electrical (111 complaints, typically around 44,500 miles); engine (43 complaints, typically around 11,000 miles); lights (43 complaints, typically around 36,500 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2015 Hyundai Genesis have?
- 7 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from October 8, 2026 (seats). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2015 a bad year for the Hyundai Genesis?
- It is the most complained-about Genesis model year since 2000, with 290 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.