2015 Hyundai Genesis CoupeProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 16 owner complaints about the 2015 Hyundai Genesis Coupe, most often about the engine. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 23V-651 the manufacturer reports only 25% of affected cars repaired.

2015 Hyundai Genesis Coupe

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 14, 2025. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.

Complaints by system

Where the 2015 Hyundai Genesis Coupe has problems

16 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Engine40
Electrical system30
Service brakes, hydraulic30
Fuel/propulsion system21
Vehicle speed control20
Air bags10
Visibility/wiper10
Forward collision avoidance11
Power train10
2 other systems21

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

3 recalls

2015 Hyundai Genesis Coupe recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

25%repaired · 2026 Q2

Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module

Park outside

Recall 23V-651 · Sep 22, 2023 · 1,649,478 vehicles · 411,914 repaired

Risk. An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

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52%repaired · 2018 Q1

Sensor: occupant classification

Recall 16V-722 · Oct 7, 2016 · 84,500 vehicles · 44,025 repaired

Risk. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, the disconnected OCS would, by default, cause the first stage, and only the…

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73%repaired · 2017 Q1

Driveline: differential unit

Recall 15V-756 · Nov 16, 2015 · 10,800 vehicles · 7,899 repaired

Risk. If the rear differential loosens from its mounting position, the driveshaft may disconnect from the differential, resulting in a loss of propulsion and an…

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Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Hyundai.

Best & worst years

2015 vs. every other Genesis Coupe year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Genesis Coupe median. How we score

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1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2015 Hyundai Genesis Coupe, and the recalls they led to.

  1. Hyundai and Kia ABS Module FiresAQ23002 · still open
    Open
In owners' words

What Genesis Coupe owners report

Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

The contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Genesis Coupe. The contact stated while driving 10–20 MPH, the vehicle went into LIMP Mode in the first twenty minutes of driving. The vehicle speed was reduced. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, but the dealer…
Complaint 11575277 · Mar 4, 2024 · 34,000 miles
While driving I noticed an engine noise/rattle about 3000RPM. The engine seemed to run fine but was making this abnormal noise. At 73,083 miles I towed the car to the Hyundai dealer. They found an anomaly in cylinder #5 and recommended engine replacement but refused warranty powertrain coverage…
Complaint 11530386 · Jul 5, 2023
I should have listen to all the noise in the market but instead I went any head and did it anyway. The start a knocking sound out of no where. My problem is why do they built these engines when one have to buy another one before the car even gets old enough.
Complaint 11460316 · Apr 10, 2022

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