Research · 8 model years

Hyundai GenesisEvery model year, 2009–2016

Across the 8 model years we’ve synced, NHTSA lists 26 recall campaigns and 1,434 owner complaints for the Hyundai Genesis. The 2015 model year has the most complaints (307).

01 —Model years

Hyundai Genesis years compared

Recalls, complaints, NCAP overall and EPA combined MPG per year
YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesNCAP overallMPG comb.
2016610345 of 519
20157307105 of 519
20140234Not rated20
2013019515Not rated21
201222708Not rated20
2011314515Not rated21
2010515614Not rated21
2009323515Not rated20
Data from NHTSA recalls, complaints & NCAP; EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Nov 10, 2026
02 —Complaints by year

NHTSA complaints per model year

Newer years have had less time on the road
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Model yearNHTSA complaints
2009235
2010156
2011145
2012270
2013195
201423
2015307
2016103

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.

Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Nov 10, 2026
03 —Recent recalls

Latest recalls for the 2016 Genesis

6 campaigns

Seats: power adjust

Park outsideRemedy pending

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.

SeatsReported Oct 9, 2026NHTSA 26V664000

Electrical system: solenoid

Park outsideFree remedy

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.

Electrical systemReported Feb 13, 2024NHTSA 24V107000

Service brakes

Park outsideFree remedy

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.

Service brakes, hydraulicReported Mar 10, 2021NHTSA 21V160000
Data from NHTSA Recalls API · synced Nov 10, 2026