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2015 Hyundai Genesis

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

More warning signs than most Genesis years

Owner complaints for the 2015 Hyundai Genesis are substantially higher than the model-year median of 109.

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

147 reports with mileage · 143 unknown

NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.

What to inspect

Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Electrical System. Review the 111 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Exterior Lighting. Review the 43 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Engine. Review the 41 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

10 crash reports3 fire reports5 injury reports

Electrical System complaints

111 reports
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Mileage unknown · Apr 19, 2022
Electrical SystemSteering

The positive battery terminal has a design flaw where it will wholly lose conductivity with the battery post due to vibrations, stress and age. After numerous dealer visits where "nothing was wrong" I began to diagnose the issue myself. I tracked it down to faulty positive battery terminal, which due to the lack of manufacturer …

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The positive battery terminal has a design flaw where it will wholly lose conductivity with the battery post due to vibrations, stress and age. After numerous dealer visits where "nothing was wrong" I began to diagnose the issue myself. I tracked it down to faulty positive battery terminal, which due to the lack of manufacturer availability I had to correct myself. It seems to be such a widespread but "unknown" issue with the entire vehicle model that I made a repair guide on the subject with photos: https://genesisowners.com/genesis-forum/threads/improved-positive-battery-terminal-box.32768/#post-411757 The primary issue at stake is the sudden, unexpected loss of power steering when maneuvering at low speeds. The vehicle will lose additional safety systems when the battery power is interrupted, such as collision avoidance, parking sensors, airbags and even powertrain control in extreme cases. No manufacturer diagnostic codes will ever be set as the systems in the vehicle do not account for sudden unexpected power loss. Problem is aggravated by objects on trunk floor resting on terminal box. The secondary issue is that when a power interruption occurs while the vehicle is in operation, the vehicle will not properly shut down when the ignition is turned off. Rather than unlocking doors and assisting handicapped drivers via the easy exit seat feature, the car completely dies and does not wake back up. Vigorous door slamming or any other large impact to the body of the car will sometimes bring systems back online, by fractionally moving the positive battery terminal. If systems do not return, the driver is unable to lock the doors or open the trunk. Hyundai does not make the positive terminal a replaceable item, rather, it's only sold as a combined part with a $1400 battery cable (plus 8 hours labor). Dealers and owners alike are averse to replace this part for such a high price, when the battery terminal itself is worth less than $20.

NHTSA ODI #11461315

Mileage unknown · Jan 4, 2022
Electrical SystemForward Collision AvoidanceLane Departure

While driving the following codes would flash: AEB, BSM, TPMS, Also while the AEB code would flash it would limit my acceleration weather on the highway or local driving. These issues were reported to Hyundai America Corporate and I have a active complaint as well as a open appointment with a local dealership on 1.4.22. Lastly …

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While driving the following codes would flash: AEB, BSM, TPMS, Also while the AEB code would flash it would limit my acceleration weather on the highway or local driving. These issues were reported to Hyundai America Corporate and I have a active complaint as well as a open appointment with a local dealership on 1.4.22. Lastly I do have a video of this taking place

NHTSA ODI #11446094

Mileage unknown · Dec 28, 2021
Electrical System

Rear passenger door failed to open from outside or inside vehicle. Possible door actuator or module. Two car seats with babies inside vehicle,couldn’t open door. Very dangerous in case of emergency. Vehicle has only 54000 miles, with extended warranty, dealer not honoring the warranty, item(s) not covered. Dealer says it’s wea…

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Rear passenger door failed to open from outside or inside vehicle. Possible door actuator or module. Two car seats with babies inside vehicle,couldn’t open door. Very dangerous in case of emergency. Vehicle has only 54000 miles, with extended warranty, dealer not honoring the warranty, item(s) not covered. Dealer says it’s wear& tear. Not acceptable, it’s a safety issue.

NHTSA ODI #11445192

Mileage unknown · Nov 5, 2021
Electrical SystemForward Collision AvoidanceSteering

Upon driving many warning lights light up and make warning signals on the instrument dashboard. These warning lights light up at the same time or in succession and include: check bid system, tire pressure, check engine light, skid control, check bsd system, and others. In addition, brakes become sticky and steering is affected. …

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Upon driving many warning lights light up and make warning signals on the instrument dashboard. These warning lights light up at the same time or in succession and include: check bid system, tire pressure, check engine light, skid control, check bsd system, and others. In addition, brakes become sticky and steering is affected. Worse yet, car slows down on its own as it engages crash avoidance system.

NHTSA ODI #11439556

Mileage unknown · Sep 17, 2021
Electrical SystemService BrakesSteering

ESC failed. I was attempting to make a left turn from a stopped position at a typical intersection. I lost control of the vehicle as it started to fishtail once I began the turn. Brakes did not respond and I ended up hitting the curb on the outer lane with both front and rear tires. Side curtain and passenger seat airbags deploy…

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ESC failed. I was attempting to make a left turn from a stopped position at a typical intersection. I lost control of the vehicle as it started to fishtail once I began the turn. Brakes did not respond and I ended up hitting the curb on the outer lane with both front and rear tires. Side curtain and passenger seat airbags deployed. Vehicle is now a total loss. I believe the faulty ESC poises a lot more risk that just a fire. From other reports on genesis forums by consumers like me, this problem with Hyundai's ESC seems to be a common and reoccurring problem. Recall should be updated to include that ESC may fail and makes the vehicle unsafe to drive.

NHTSA ODI #11433388

15,000 miles · Jun 14, 2021
Air BagsElectrical System

The contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Genesis. The contact stated while the headlights were on the auto setting, the headlights occasionally flickered on and off independently. The contact also stated that the air bag warning light also inadvertently illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer and was diagnosed with the wir…

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The contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Genesis. The contact stated while the headlights were on the auto setting, the headlights occasionally flickered on and off independently. The contact also stated that the air bag warning light also inadvertently illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer and was diagnosed with the wiring harness needing to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure and informed the contact that an engineer would be sent out to inspect the vehicle. The engineer was not heard from and the vehicle was not inspected. The failure mileage was approximately 15,000.

NHTSA ODI #11420864

Mileage unknown · May 24, 2021
Electrical SystemEngineForward Collision Avoidance

1.ENGINE WILL NOT SHUT OFF WHEN VEHICLE IN PARK. HAD TO DISCONNECT BATTERY. there was no warning. 2. LKAS warning light remains on. 3. Caution light remains on on the dash. 4. Anti-braking system highlights when immediate car in front of me makes a turn without me being close to it. The first thing the dealer asks is do I have…

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1.ENGINE WILL NOT SHUT OFF WHEN VEHICLE IN PARK. HAD TO DISCONNECT BATTERY. there was no warning. 2. LKAS warning light remains on. 3. Caution light remains on on the dash. 4. Anti-braking system highlights when immediate car in front of me makes a turn without me being close to it. The first thing the dealer asks is do I have extended warranty! They stated they couldn't get to the repair until maybe Thursday. I'm really afraid to drive my car.

NHTSA ODI #11418399

Mileage unknown · Mar 1, 2021
Electrical SystemEngine

MY 2015 GENESIS HAVING STARTING ISSUE. I WENT TO YOUTUBE & LOTS OF PEOPLES HAS POSTED THEIR VIDEOS WITH SAME ISSUE. GENESIS AS A COMPANY NOT DOING ANYTHING TO CORRECT OR RESOLVE THIS RECALLS ISSUE.

NHTSA ODI #11398417

60,000 miles · Feb 26, 2021
Electrical SystemFire

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 HYUNDAI GENESIS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE SEIZED AS THE BATTERY, SERVICE KEY, TEMPTUER CONTROL WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. AN ABNORMAL ODOR APPEARED. THE CONTACT MANAGED TO COAST THE VEHICLE TO THE SHOULDER, TURN THE VEHICLE OFF AND ON WHICH FAILED TO START.…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 HYUNDAI GENESIS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE SEIZED AS THE BATTERY, SERVICE KEY, TEMPTUER CONTROL WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. AN ABNORMAL ODOR APPEARED. THE CONTACT MANAGED TO COAST THE VEHICLE TO THE SHOULDER, TURN THE VEHICLE OFF AND ON WHICH FAILED TO START. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO FIVE STAR HYUNDAI OF MACON 3010 RIVERSIDE DR, MACON, GA 31210 (478) 345-8927 HOWEVER IT WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE ISSUE. THE VEHICLE WAS TEST DROVE AFTER THE TECHNICIAN RESTARTED THE VEHICLE; STILL UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE ISSUE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE RECURRED INTERMEDIATELY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TWICE TO THE DEALER. THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN SEEN AT THE DEALER OVER 10 TIMES. THE CONTACT FEELS UNSAFE DRIVING THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V575000(ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) WAS MENTIONED AS A POSSIBLE SOLUTION TO THE FAILURE HOWEVER THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 60,000.

NHTSA ODI #11398046

68,000 miles · Dec 20, 2020
Electrical SystemEngineSeats

THE CAR CUT OFF ON MY TWICE DIFFERENT DAYS WHILE I WAS DRIVING ON ONE OF THE FREEWAY ONCE WHILE TURNING INTO MY DRIVINGWAY 3RD I TRIED TO START MY CAR THIS MORNING STARTED LESS THAN A MILI SECOND AND WOULD NOT TURNED BACK ON

NHTSA ODI #11384273

Official recalls

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24V107000 · Electrical System:starter Assembly:solenoid

Feb 13, 2024

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 & remedy

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 may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's numbers for this recall are 254(H) and 018G(G).

21V160000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip:control Unit/module

Mar 10, 2021

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 & remedy

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 contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's numbers for this recall are 201 and 006G.

17V359000 · Parking Brake:indicator Light

Jun 5, 2017

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 & remedy

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.

16V575000 · Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/panel

Aug 2, 2016

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 & remedy

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.

15V864000 · Tires:sidewall

Dec 22, 2015

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 & remedy

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.

15V097000 · Electrical System; Exterior Lighting:tail Lights; Power Train:automatic Transmission:gear Position Indication (prndl)

Feb 19, 2015

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 & remedy

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 recall is 128.

Additional source detail variants (3)

Exterior Lighting:tail Lights

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 recall is 128.

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 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 recall is 128.

Power Train:automatic Transmission:gear Position Indication (prndl)

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 recall is 128.

Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗

NHTSA investigations

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AQ23002 · Hyundai And Kia Abs Module Fires

Opened Nov 17, 2023 · No close date supplied

Status: open (inferred from source dates) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip:control Unit/module

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.