NHTSA vehicle safety data
2015 Hyundai Genesis Recalls, Ratings & Complaints
The 2015 Hyundai Genesis has 7 NHTSA recall campaigns and 291 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Hyundai dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2015 Hyundai Genesis, plus NCAP crash-test ratings. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2015 Hyundai Genesis owner complaints
Owners have filed 291 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Hyundai Genesis, describing incidents dated July 15, 2014 to October 9, 2026.
Most-cited components
- Electrical System 111 complaints
- Engine 43 complaints
- Exterior Lighting 43 complaints
- Unknown or Other 41 complaints
- Steering 29 complaints
- Service Brakes 23 complaints
Of the 291 complaints on file, 10 report a crash and 3 a fire; across all 291 complaints, owners report 8 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Newest complaints
ODI #11773972 · Filed
The contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Genesis. The contact received notification of NHTSA 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…
ODI #11763009 · Filed
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…
ODI #11749032 · Filed
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…
NHTSA defect investigations
NHTSA's investigations file lists the 2015 Hyundai Genesis in 1 investigation. Audit Queries and Equipment Queries are administrative investigations: they look at whether companies complied with federal vehicle safety requirements, such as reporting, recall and certification rules, not at a possible vehicle defect. A listed model year means only that an investigation names it; it says nothing about any particular vehicle. An open investigation is not a finding that a safety defect exists, and NHTSA can close one without a recall.
- Audit Query AQ23-002: Hyundai and Kia ABS Module Fires
Open since November 17, 2023
Park Outside: Fire from Overheated Power Seat Motors
NHTSA #26V664000 · Seats — Front Assembly — Power Adjust · NHTSA notice
Reported October 8, 2026 · Hyundai Motor America
Potentially affected: 94,622 vehicles
Completion not yet reported (dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Hyundai campaign 308/035G · Vehicles built starting February 21, 2014 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
A fire increases the risk of injury.
Manufacturer 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 NHTSA.gov beginning October 13, 2026.
Water Damage to Starter Solenoid May Cause Fire
NHTSA #24V107000 · Electrical System — Starter Assembly — Solenoid · NHTSA notice
Reported February 13, 2024 · Hyundai Motor America
Potentially affected: 90,907 vehicles
Repair completion: 69.67% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Hyundai campaign 254 (H), 018G (G) · Owners notified July 15, 2024
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Manufacturer 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).
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Anti-Lock Brake System Module May Short Circuit
NHTSA #21V160000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic — Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip — Control Unit/Module · NHTSA notice
Reported March 10, 2021 · Hyundai Motor America
Potentially affected: 94,646 vehicles
Repair completion: 89.62% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Hyundai campaign 201/006G · Owners notified July 6, 2021
Recall group: Hyundai and Kia ABS module fires
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
An electrical short circuit inside the ABS module could cause an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
Manufacturer 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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Parking Brake Indicator may not Illuminate
NHTSA #17V359000 · Parking Brake — Indicator Light · NHTSA notice
Reported June 5, 2017 · Hyundai Motor America
Potentially affected: 161,074 vehicles
Repair completion: 73.79% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Hyundai campaign 164 · Owners notified August 4, 2017 · Vehicles built November 20, 2013 – February 25, 2015 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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.
Safety 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.
Manufacturer 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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Instrument Cluster may Malfunction
NHTSA #16V575000 · Electrical System — Instrument Cluster/Panel · NHTSA notice
Reported August 2, 2016 · Hyundai Motor America
Potentially affected: 3,031 vehicles
Repair completion: 90.43% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Hyundai campaign 147 · Owners notified September 27, 2016 · Vehicles built February 1, 2015 – May 20, 2015 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
If the instrument cluster displays the vehicle speed or illuminates the warning lights incorrectly there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Manufacturer 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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Tires May Develop Cracks in Sidewall
NHTSA #15V864000 · Tires — Sidewall · NHTSA notice
Reported December 22, 2015 · Hyundai Motor America
Potentially affected: 11,142 vehicles
Repair completion: 78.79% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Hyundai campaign 138 · Owners notified February 19, 2016 · Vehicles built March 3, 2014 – February 9, 2015 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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.
Safety 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.
Manufacturer 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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Water may Leak into Rear Combination Lamp Assembly
NHTSA #15V097000 · Electrical System · NHTSA notice
Reported February 19, 2015 · Hyundai Motor America
Potentially affected: 24,400 vehicles
Repair completion: 96.73% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Hyundai campaign 128 · Owners notified April 14, 2015 · Vehicles built February 21, 2014 – January 24, 2015 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
If the incorrect gear is being displayed, the vehicle may move in an unintended direction, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer 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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other Hyundai Genesis model years
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