2015 HYUNDAI GENESIS — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
405
Owner Complaints
6
Recalls
58
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2015 HYUNDAI GENESIS
The 2015 HYUNDAI GENESIS has received a total of 405 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 8 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:SOLENOID, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE, PARKING BRAKE:INDICATOR LIGHT. 58 technical service bulletins have been issued by Hyundai Motor America for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (104 complaints), Exterior Lighting (41 complaints), and Engine (40 complaints).
Recalls for the 2015 HYUNDAI GENESIS
NHTSA has recorded 8 recalls for the 2015 HYUNDAI GENESIS, potentially affecting up to 434,000 vehicles.
Recall 24V107000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:SOLENOID
| 90,907 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: 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...
View full details →Recall 21V160000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
| 94,646 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: An electrical short circuit inside the ABS module could cause an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
Remedy: 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...
View full details →Recall 17V359000 — PARKING BRAKE:INDICATOR LIGHT
| 161,074 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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.
View full details →Recall 16V575000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
| 3,031 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: If the instrument cluster displays the vehicle speed or illuminates the warning lights incorrectly there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
View full details →Recall 15V864000 — TIRES:SIDEWALL
| 11,142 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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.
View full details →Recall 15V097000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
| 24,400 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: If the incorrect gear is being displayed, the vehicle may move in an unintended direction, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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...
View full details →Recall 15V097000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
| 24,400 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: If the incorrect gear is being displayed, the vehicle may move in an unintended direction, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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...
View full details →Recall 15V097000 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
| 24,400 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: If the incorrect gear is being displayed, the vehicle may move in an unintended direction, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2015 HYUNDAI GENESIS
405 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2015 HYUNDAI GENESIS. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
The contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Genesis. The contact stated that while stopped at a traffic light or while the vehicle was in drive, the vehicle failed to move, and the engine shut off unexpectedly. Several unknown warning lights were illuminated on the instrument panel. To restart the vehicle, the driver had to shift the gear selector into park and then press the start button. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, but the dealer was unable to duplicate the failure or determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.
The contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Genesis. The contact stated that while stopped at a traffic light or while the vehicle was in drive, the vehicle failed to move, and the engine shut off unexpectedly. Several unknown warning lights were illuminated on the instrument panel. To restart the vehicle, the driver had to shift the gear selector into park and then press the start button. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, but the dealer was unable to duplicate the failure or determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.
While driving approximately 35–40 mph, the steering wheel locked unexpectedly. My [XXX] child was in the vehicle at the time. I was nearly unable to control the vehicle, creating a serious risk of a crash or fatal injury. The vehicle has a long history of electrical problems including repeated battery failures and a prior transmission replacement. Due to the steering failure, the vehicle is unsafe to operate and has not been driven since the incident. No warning lights were observed prior to the steering failure. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
While driving approximately 35–40 mph, the steering wheel locked unexpectedly. My [XXX] child was in the vehicle at the time. I was nearly unable to control the vehicle, creating a serious risk of a crash or fatal injury. The vehicle has a long history of electrical problems including repeated battery failures and a prior transmission replacement. Due to the steering failure, the vehicle is unsafe to operate and has not been driven since the incident. No warning lights were observed prior to the steering failure. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
While driving approximately 35–40 mph, the steering wheel locked unexpectedly. My [XXX] child was in the vehicle at the time. I was nearly unable to control the vehicle, creating a serious risk of a crash or fatal injury. The vehicle has a long history of electrical problems including repeated battery failures and a prior transmission replacement. Due to the steering failure, the vehicle is unsafe to operate and has not been driven since the incident. No warning lights were observed prior to the steering failure. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Safety Rating for the 2015 HYUNDAI GENESIS
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2015 HYUNDAI GENESIS in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2015 HYUNDAI GENESIS
Hyundai Motor America has issued 58 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2015 HYUNDAI GENESIS. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
TXX0 OL — AIR BAGS
Certain 2015 – 2016 model year Genesis vehicles may display various Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC) related to the Airbag Control Unit (ACU), which may cause the airbag warning light to illuminate. At Hyundai, we are committed to providing vehicles of outstanding quality and value. In an effort to meet this...
21-01-015H — EQUIPMENT
This bulletin describes the procedure to replace the brake tube assemblies for certain 2015MY Hyundai Genesis (DH) vehicles located in the salt belt states. Salt belt states are listed below in Applicable Vehicles.
21-01-015H — SERVICE BRAKES
This bulletin describes the procedure to replace the brake tube assemblies for certain 2015MY Hyundai Genesis (DH) vehicles located in the salt belt states. Salt belt states are listed below in Applicable Vehicles.
21-01-016H — SERVICE BRAKES
This bulletin describes the procedure to inspect and if necessary replace the brake tube assemblies for certain 2015MY Hyundai Genesis (DH) vehicles located in the non-salt belt states. Nonsalt belt states are listed below in Applicable Vehicles.
21-01-016H — EQUIPMENT
This bulletin describes the procedure to inspect and if necessary replace the brake tube assemblies for certain 2015MY Hyundai Genesis (DH) vehicles located in the non-salt belt states. Nonsalt belt states are listed below in Applicable Vehicles.
20-DS-002H — POWER TRAIN
The bulletin describes the procedure to measure and set propeller shaft angles to optimize driveline vibration performance on certain 2015-2016MY 3.8L AWD G80 (DH) vehicles.
20-DS-002H — EQUIPMENT
The bulletin describes the procedure to measure and set propeller shaft angles to optimize driveline vibration performance on certain 2015-2016MY 3.8L AWD G80 (DH) vehicles.
20-BE-009H-1 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This bulletin provides the warranty extension, service procedure to replace the left side of the multifunction switch assembly, and perform a software update. Certain vehicles may exhibit intermittent headlight flickering while driving with the light switch on AUTO light mode.
20-BE-009H-1 — EQUIPMENT
This bulletin provides the warranty extension, service procedure to replace the left side of the multifunction switch assembly, and perform a software update. Certain vehicles may exhibit intermittent headlight flickering while driving with the light switch on AUTO light mode.
20-BE-009H-1 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This bulletin provides the warranty extension, service procedure to replace the left side of the multifunction switch assembly, and perform a software update. Certain vehicles may exhibit intermittent headlight flickering while driving with the light switch on AUTO light mode.
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2015 HYUNDAI GENESIS
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the HYUNDAI GENESIS
- 2010 HYUNDAI GENESIS — 115 complaints
- 2011 HYUNDAI GENESIS — 160 complaints
- 2012 HYUNDAI GENESIS — 362 complaints
- 2013 HYUNDAI GENESIS — 188 complaints
- 2014 HYUNDAI GENESIS — 31 complaints
- 2015 HYUNDAI GENESIS (current)
- 2016 HYUNDAI GENESIS — 127 complaints
- 2018 HYUNDAI GENESIS — 4 complaints
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