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2015 Hyundai Genesis: common problems and reliability
One of the weaker Genesis years.
306 owner complaints, most about electrical system. 6 recalls.
Should I buy a 2015 Genesis?The 2015 Hyundai Genesis has 306 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 6 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are electrical system and engine.
Safety record for the 2015 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2015 Hyundai Genesis vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other Genesis years only. How we score it
Is 2015 a good year for the Genesis?
Across the 9 Genesis model years we track, complaint volume runs from 1 (2008) to 312 (2010). With 306 complaints, the 2015 Genesis sits above the model's median of 195.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2015 Genesis
electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
Campaign 16V575000Hyundai 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.
parking brake:indicator light
Campaign 17V359000Hyundai 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.
tires:sidewall
Campaign 15V864000Hyundai 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.
electrical system
Campaign 15V097000Hyundai 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.
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service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip:control unit/module
Campaign 21V160000Hyundai 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.
electrical system:starter assembly:solenoid
Campaign 24V107000Hyundai 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.
What owners say across generations
Sentiment is sharply divided, creating a high-value, high-risk proposition.
Owner insights cover all generations of the Genesis. See the full Genesis owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used Genesis listings typically run $9,857–$14,096 across 2009 to 2016 model years.
Other Genesis model years
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