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2015 Hyundai Genesis problems

The most common problem on the 2015 Hyundai Genesis is electrical system, typically around 43,000 miles. It has 2.4 times the complaints of a typical Genesis model year.

Year to avoid2.4x the typical complaints
Year score
39/100
Owner complaints
291
Recalls
7
Service bulletins
1183 warranty
Worst area
Electrical
Fuel economy
18-22mpg

The worst 2015 Hyundai Genesis problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

Problems by type

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Specific symptoms reported on the 2015 Hyundai Genesis

Headlights 30Check engine light 11Door locks 10Sunroof shattered 10Tire blowout 9Stalling 8Key fob 6Overheating 6Power steering loss 6ABS 5Engine failure 5Jerking 5

Trouble codes owners of the 2015 Hyundai Genesis mention

P0880 2

Recalls 7

Seats: front assembly: power adjustReported October 8, 2026 · 94,622 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
Risk
A fire increases the risk of injury.
Remedy
Owners are advised to park their vehicles outdoors and away from other vehicles or structures until the repair has been performed. The remedy is currently under development. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 7, 2026. Owners of Hyundai vehicles may contact Hyundai customer service at 1‑855‑371‑9460. Genesis owners may contact Genesis customer service at 844‑340‑9741. Hyundai recall number for this recall is 308 and Genesis' recall number is 035G. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on beginning October 13, 2026.

Recall number 26V664000 · Recall details

Electrical system: starter assembly: solenoidReported February 13, 2024 · 90,907 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
Risk
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 may contact Hyundai customer service at 1‑855‑371‑9460. Hyundai's numbers for this recall are 254(H) and 018G(G).

Recall number 24V107000 · Recall details

Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/moduleReported March 10, 2021 · 94,646 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
Risk
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 contact Hyundai customer service at 1‑855‑371‑9460. Hyundai's numbers for this recall are 201 and 006G.

Recall number 21V160000 · Recall details

Parking brake: indicator lightReported June 5, 2017 · 161,074 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
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 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.

Recall number 17V359000 · Recall details

Electrical system: instrument cluster/panelReported August 2, 2016 · 3,031 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
Risk
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.

Recall number 16V575000 · Recall details

Tires: sidewallReported December 22, 2015 · 11,142 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
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.
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.

Recall number 15V864000 · Recall details

Exterior lighting: tail lightsReported February 19, 2015 · 24,400 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
Risk
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 recall is 128.

Recall number 15V097000 · Recall details

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Defect investigations

Hyundai and Kia ABS Module FiresOpened November 17, 2023, still open

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) has received eight Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) and eight Kia America, Inc. (Kia) Part 573 Recall Reports between 2016 and 2023. The combined 16 safety recalls all involve the antilock braking system (ABS) modules or Hydraulic Electronic Control Units (HECU) manufactured by the equipment supplier Mando. The Part 573 Recall Reports contain varying defect descriptions and differing remedy descriptions for the same or similar equipment supplied by Mando. Safety recalls included in this Audit Query (AQ) review include: Hyundai recalls 20V‑520, 20V‑543, 21V‑161, 21V‑160, 21V‑303, 22V‑056, 22V‑810, and 23V‑651. Kia recalls 16V‑815, 20V‑518, 20V‑519, 21V‑137, 21V‑331, 22V‑051, 22V‑800, and 23V‑652 The purpose of this AQ is to evaluate the timeliness and scoping of Hyundai and Kia’s defect decision making and adherence with reporting requirements; and understand the varying defect descriptions and remedies between these recalls.

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Technical service bulletins for the 2015 Hyundai Genesis 118

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

See all 118 bulletins for the 2015 Hyundai Genesis

2015 Hyundai Genesis fuel economy

Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.

EngineDriveCityHighwayCombined
3.8L 6‑cylRWD182822
3.8L 6‑cylAWD162519
5.0L 8‑cylRWD152318

What 2015 Hyundai Genesis owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Oct 27, 2026 · Seats · NJ

The contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Genesis. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 26V664000 (Seats); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue.

Filed Sep 9, 2026 · Electrical · 74,887 miles · FL

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 contact stated that the starter and wiring harness needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the local dealer denied the repair under the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 24V107000 (Electrical System); unless other repairs were first performed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 74,887.

Filed Jul 8, 2026 · Electrical, Engine · GA · fire

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 start the vehicle. The vehicle was parked near our home when the internal burning and subsequent small fire started. The problem was reported to our nearest Hyundai dealership and the car was evaluated by the dealership to confirm the above. The car was inspected by Progressive insurance as well at the dealership and it was determined it was not included in TSB 24-01-057H recall for this VIN for the 2015 Hyundai Genesis. For this specific issue, there was zero indication this was a possibility.

Filed May 27, 2026 · Brakes, Driver assistance · TX

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.

Filed Apr 30, 2026 · Seat belts · MD

I have a 2015 Hyundai Genesis. I had an over heating issue with the car in January of 2025. Took the car to an authorized dealership, and had the repair made.a month later a code appeared on my Dash it read “PSB “. I went to have my vehicles emission’s test and the car failed. I took the car to an authorized Hyundai dealer and they said its most likely the fuel pump module, but wouldn’t know til they examined it thoroughly. After they replaced the fuel pump p module they called me and said that the seat belt positioned went bad and it was explosive. That it’s a safety feature on this model and it was caused by the fuel pump module. If the dealt belt is a safety feature and it becomes defective, shouldn’t it be under warranty? You can’t drive in my state I belted, and if the seat belt positioner is explosive isn’t that a hazard? I think the seat belt , any part of the seat belt should be a warranty item for the life of the car, especially if it’s for safety. I am now being told that there is a $1500 cost in order to fix this item.

Filed Apr 25, 2026 · Electrical · TX

I took my car in to Tomball Hyundai due to intermittent failure of the headlight switch and the wiper switch when both of these features are set to the ‘Auto’ setting. These are very intermittent issues, but as luck would have it, it was sprinkling on my drive to the dealership on [XXX] and I was able to capture the wiper issue via video on my phone which I shared with the service advisor. Then, fortunately, 2 days later, the service technician was able to verify the intermittent headlight failure. I was aware of a TSB (TXXH) which is meant to address this problem, however, Hyundai issued a superseded TSB a few months after the original, in which they deleted the wiper switch from the service. The 2015 Genesis multifunction switch is sold as a single integrated unit (P/N 93400-3M031), but Hyundai’s TSB 20-BE-009H-1 mandates a "hack" repair that leaves the failing wiper switch in place. It is my assertion that when Hyundai settled a class action lawsuit regarding this switch, they agreed to extend the warranty on the entirety of the Multifunction Switch Assembly (NOT just the Headlight portion of the switch) for 15 years and Unlimited mileage. The Hyundai National Customer Service Case Manager (Roobika, 714‑912‑2118 National Consumer Affairs) told me that my request of having the complete switch replaced was denied due to the vehicle being out of warranty and having 73,481 miles. *to be clear here - Hyundai HAS agreed to replace the Headlight switch only - their denial centers on the Wiper switch. Eager to find a solution, I suggested that I could cost-share. This was declined as well. I was only given the option of buying the whole switch myself and allowing them to provide the labor to install it. Furthermore, It is technically illogical to perform a warranty repair by disassembling an integrated unit to replace one half while ignoring the failure of the other half—especially when the labor required to access the part is identical. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA),

Filed Mar 29, 2026 · NM

Sunroof exploded outwards towards traffic while driving on highway. It caused a loud shot gun sound which cause occupations of our vehicle to panick none the less vehicles behind us got the shattered glass. No warning signs to even look for nor hear. Have called auto places all around us to no avail on getting it fixed. Isn't worth the insurance hike if we cannot even find someone to fix the problem. After research it seems this is a well known problem with a panoramic sunroof. Outside of warranty so we don't know what else to do.

Filed Feb 18, 2026 · Engine, Transmission · 120,000 miles · NC

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.

Filed Feb 5, 2026 · Driver assistance, Electrical · MT

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)

Filed Feb 2, 2026 · Steering, Suspension · TN

The vehicle exhibits a severe vibration and shaking at normal highway speeds, most notably around 70–80 mph. The condition is repeatable and occurs during steady freeway driving. The vibration is strong enough that the vehicle feels unstable and unsafe to operate at typical highway speeds. This condition significantly affects safe freeway operation. Due to the severity of the shaking, I no longer feel comfortable or safe driving the vehicle at or above normal traffic speeds, which increases risk when merging, maintaining speed with traffic, or responding to road conditions. The problem has been reproduced and confirmed by authorized dealerships. Multiple inspections and repair attempts have been performed over several months for the same vibration concern. Major drivetrain components, including the rear differential and driveshaft, were replaced, but the vibration remains unresolved. The servicing dealer has stated they do not have a further diagnostic path and are unable to continue addressing the issue. The issue has been ongoing since approximately November 2024 and has not been resolved despite repeated service visits. No warning lights or messages are present. The vibration is speed-dependent rather than engine-speed-dependent. The vehicle remains available for inspection upon request.

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Questions about the 2015 Hyundai Genesis

Is the 2015 Hyundai Genesis reliable?

Owners have filed 291 complaints about the 2015 Hyundai Genesis, 2.4 times a typical Genesis model year. It is one of the years we flag to avoid.

What is the 2015 Hyundai Genesis year score?

The 2015 Hyundai Genesis scores 39 out of 100 (poor). The score compares it with the other model years of the Hyundai Genesis: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.

What is the most common problem with the 2015 Hyundai Genesis?

Electrical system, with 111 complaints, typically around 43,000 miles. Next is engine (43).

How many recalls does the 2015 Hyundai Genesis have?

7 recalls, covering seats, electrical system and service brakes, hydraulic.

Was there a recall on the 2015 Hyundai Genesis electrical?

Yes, 2 recalls: 24V107000, 16V575000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

What year does the Hyundai Genesis have the most electrical problems?

The Hyundai Genesis model years with the most electrical complaints are 2015 (111 complaints), 2012 (49 complaints) and 2009 (29 complaints).

What gas mileage does the 2015 Hyundai Genesis get?

Official estimates for the 2015 Hyundai Genesis range from 18 to 22 mpg combined. The most efficient version (3.8L 6-cyl, RWD) gets 18 city and 28 highway.

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