no report yet
Front assembly: power adjust
Park outsideNewRisk. A fire increases the risk of injury.
2015 Hyundai GenesisProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 291 owner complaints about the 2015 Hyundai Genesis, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 7 safety recalls, and for recall 24V-107 the manufacturer reports only 62% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 27, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2015 Hyundai Genesis has problems
291 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
111Electrical system5 crash/fire/injury
43Exterior lighting1 crash/fire/injury
41Engine2 crash/fire/injury
29Steering
22Power train
20Structure
13Service brakes
12Wheels
11Vehicle speed control
7017 other systems6 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 111 | 5 |
| Exterior lighting | 43 | 1 |
| Engine | 41 | 2 |
| Steering | 29 | 0 |
| Power train | 22 | 0 |
| Structure | 20 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 13 | 1 |
| Wheels | 12 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 11 | 1 |
| 17 other systems | 70 | 6 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
7 recalls
2015 Hyundai Genesis 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.
repaired · 2026 Q2
Starter assembly: solenoid
Park outsideRisk. An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
repaired · 2023 Q2
Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module
Park outsideRisk. An electrical short circuit inside the ABS module could cause an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
repaired · 2018 Q4
Parking brake: 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…
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repaired · 2017 Q4
Electrical system: 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.
repaired · 2017 Q2
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.
repaired · 2016 Q3
Electrical system
Risk. If the incorrect gear is being displayed, the vehicle may move in an unintended direction, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Mileage at failure
When do electrical system problems start?
43kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 42 electrical system complaints. 81% were reported before 100,000 miles.
15under 30k miles34under 100k miles8100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2015 vs. every other Genesis 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 median. How we score
'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'18
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2015 Hyundai Genesis safety ratings
2015 Hyundai Genesis 4 DR AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 5 stars (9.5% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: Optional
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2015 Hyundai Genesis, and the recalls they led to.
- Hyundai and Kia ABS Module FiresOpen
In owners' words
What Genesis owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Genesis. The contact stated that while his niece was attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed with an internal leak causing the starter to burn and the wiring harness to melt. The…
Starter wiring burned and caused a small, localized fire in the engine compartment of the vehicle. Replacement of the starter assembly along with related engine wiring harness is necessary for vehicle operation. After mechanic review, it was determined the vehicle will catch fire upon attempt to…
UNKNOWN, The car lose electricity, shutting down by itself, when I press start engine, or when I shut down engine, recently car shuts off while I drive it on highway, it didn't start until I jump start it, also it shows lights of ABS, and brakes auto hold, cruise control not working.
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