Hyundai Genesis recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 11 recalls and 1,240 owner complaints for the Hyundai Genesis (model years 2008–2016, 2018). The most reported problem area is electrical system (272 complaints), followed by service brakes (219 complaints). The 2015 model year has the most recalls (7).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2016 | 4 | 97 | 3 | 4 | |
| 2015 | 7 | 290 | 10 | 3 | |
| 2014 | 0 | 22 | 4 | 0 | |
| 2013 | 0 | 126 | 14 | 2 | |
| 2012 | 2 | 260 | 8 | 1 | |
| 2011 | 3 | 122 | 12 | 3 | |
| 2010 | 3 | 88 | 4 | 0 | |
| 2009 | 3 | 235 | 15 | 2 | |
| 2008 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2015 (290), 2012 (260) and 2009 (235). Among model years at least two years old, the 2008 has the fewest complaints on file (1).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Hyundai Genesis model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 272 | 8 of 10 | |
| Service brakes | 219 | 8 of 10 | |
| Engine | 216 | 8 of 10 | |
| Exterior lighting | 129 | 7 of 10 | |
| Power train | 114 | 7 of 10 |
Latest 8 of 11 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V664000 | Oct 8, 2026 | Seats: front assembly, power adjust | 2015–2016 | 94,622 |
| 24V107000 | Feb 13, 2024 | Electrical system: starter assembly, solenoid | 2015–2016 | 90,907 |
| 21V160000 | Mar 10, 2021 | Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, control unit/module | 2015–2016 | 94,646 |
| 17V359000 | Jun 5, 2017 | Parking brake: indicator light | 2015–2016 | 161,074 |
| 16V575000 | Aug 2, 2016 | Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel | 2015 | 3,031 |
| 16V117000 | Feb 29, 2016 | Visibility: windshield wiper/washer, motor | 2012 | 18,700 |
| 15V864000 | Dec 22, 2015 | Tires: sidewall | 2015 | 11,142 |
| 15V097000 | Feb 19, 2015 | Exterior lighting: tail lights | 2015 | 24,400 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 70 complaints and a fire in 15 complaints; 52 people injured and 0 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.