Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2015 Hyundai Genesis
NHTSA data on file today
The 2015 Hyundai Genesis has 7 NHTSA recall campaigns and 291 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 2 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #26V664000 Park Outside: Fire from Overheated Power Seat Motors NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #24V107000 Water Damage to Starter Solenoid May Cause Fire NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V160000 Anti-Lock Brake System Module May Short Circuit NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V359000 Parking Brake Indicator may not Illuminate NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V575000 Instrument Cluster may Malfunction NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V864000 Tires May Develop Cracks in Sidewall NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V097000 Water may Leak into Rear Combination Lamp Assembly NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 111 complaints
- Exterior Lighting 43 complaints
- Engine 41 complaints
- Unknown or Other 41 complaints
- Steering 29 complaints
- Power Train 22 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).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $7,500–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2015 Hyundai Genesis has a below-average reliability due to frequent issues with the electrical system and braking components, supported by recalls and owner complaints. Common concerns include potential electrical shorts and ABS module malfunctions which may lead to significant safety risks.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| electrical system | 60,000–90,000 miles | $400–$1,000 | very common |
| braking system | 50,000–80,000 miles | $300–$800 | common |
| power train | 70,000–100,000 miles | $1,500–$3,000 | occasional |
| tires | 40,000–60,000 miles | $200–$600 | occasional |
| instrument cluster | 30,000–60,000 miles | $500–$1,200 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake fluid replacement
- Coolant flush
- Transmission service
- Spark plug replacement
- Tire rotation and balancing
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Warning lights on dash
- Parking brake issues
- Gear shifting delays
- Loss of braking power
- Instrument panel malfunctions
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2015 Hyundai Genesis at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.