2015 Hyundai Genesis Reliability
The 2015 Hyundai Genesis has 307 owner complaints and 7 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about electrical system and engine. Compared with nearby Genesis model years (2013–2016), it rates as a year to avoid: its complaint rate runs well above the Genesis's typical year, while the 2014 has a cleaner record.
By CarWhere Research · Updated 2026-11-04 · Source: NHTSA
307
NHTSA owner complaints
7
Recall campaigns
10
Complaints citing a crash
5
Complaints citing a fire
2015 Hyundai Genesis complaints by component
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2015 model year, filed between 2015 and 2026. A complaint can name more than one component.
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 114 | 37% |
| Engine | 45 | 15% |
| Exterior lighting | 43 | 14% |
| Unknown or other | 41 | 13% |
| Steering | 29 | 9% |
| Service brakes | 27 | 9% |
| Powertrain / transmission | 23 | 7% |
| Body structure | 21 | 7% |
2015 Hyundai Genesis recalls
7 recall campaigns on NHTSA record for the 2015 model year, by the date NHTSA received the manufacturer's report. Recall repairs are free at a dealer.
| NHTSA campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15V097000 | Feb 19, 2015 | Electrical system | 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… |
| 15V864000 | Dec 22, 2015 | Tires — sidewall | 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… |
| 16V575000 | Aug 2, 2016 | Electrical system — instrument cluster/panel | 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… |
| 17V359000 | Jun 5, 2017 | Parking brake — indicator light | 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. |
| 21V160000 | Mar 10, 2021 | Service brakes — antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip / control unit/module | 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.NHTSA advisory: park outside until repaired. |
| 24V107000 | Feb 13, 2024 | Electrical system — starter assembly / solenoid | 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…NHTSA advisory: park outside until repaired. |
| 26V664000 | Oct 9, 2026 | Seats — front assembly / power adjust | 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.NHTSA advisory: park outside until repaired. |
How the 2015 compares with nearby Genesis years
Verdicts compare these Genesis model years with each other.
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Most-reported area | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 195 | 0 | Engine | Caution |
| 2014 | 23 | 0 | Engine | Better year |
| 2015 (this page) | 307 | 7 | Electrical system | Avoid |
| 2016 | 96 | 4 | Electrical system | Solid |
Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA and are not adjusted for how many of each year were sold, so they compare years of the same model rather than different models.
What to check on a used 2015 Hyundai Genesis
- Electrical: test every light, window, lock, the infotainment screen and the charging system; scan for stored fault codes.
- Engine: cold-start it yourself, listen for ticking or knocking, check for oil leaks and oil consumption, and ask for oil-change records.
- Lights: check headlights (low and high), brake lights and turn signals; condensation inside the housings is worth noting.
- Steering: check for a steering warning light, heavy or notchy steering and clunks over bumps; power-steering faults show up at low speed.
- Recalls: confirm each of the 7 campaigns above was completed on this VIN; open recalls are repaired free at a dealer.
- History: run the VIN for salvage, theft and odometer records, and have an independent mechanic inspect the car before you pay.
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2015 Hyundai Genesis reliability FAQ
Is the 2015 Hyundai Genesis reliable?
The 2015 Hyundai Genesis has 307 owner complaints and 7 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about electrical system and engine. Compared with nearby Genesis model years (2013–2016), it rates as a year to avoid: its complaint rate runs well above the Genesis's typical year, while the 2014 has a cleaner record.
What are the most common 2015 Hyundai Genesis problems?
The most-reported problem areas in NHTSA owner complaints for the 2015 Hyundai Genesis are electrical system (114), engine (45), exterior lighting (43), unknown or other (41). One complaint can name more than one component.
Does the 2015 Hyundai Genesis have recalls?
NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for the 2015 Hyundai Genesis, including 15V097000 (electrical system) and 15V864000 (tires — sidewall). Recall repairs are free at a dealer, and whether one was done is tracked by VIN.
How does the 2015 Hyundai Genesis compare with the 2014 and 2016 models?
By NHTSA records, the 2014 has 23 complaints and 0 recalls (better year); the 2016 has 96 complaints and 4 recalls (solid). The 2015 has 307 complaints and 7 recalls.
How do I check a specific used 2015 Hyundai Genesis?
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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation owner complaints (all body-style listings for the 2015 Genesis, de-duplicated by complaint number) and NHTSA recall campaigns, retrieved 2026-11-04.