The Lemon Index
2013
20162nd generation
Worse than average · most complaints: electrical
89 owner complaints, first 3 years 18–22 mpg combined, EPA
Similar cars, same year
2015 Toyota Avalon 422015 Chevrolet Impala 672015 Chrysler 300 71
Lemon Index: 100 = the average car, lower is better.
What breaks most on the 2015 Hyundai Genesis
- Headlights28 complaintsmostly at 12,000–50,000 miles (19,000–80,000 km)
- Sunroof leak or shatter15 complaintsmostly at 9,500–30,000 miles (15,000–48,000 km)
- Engine stalling14 complaintsmostly at 34,000–96,000 miles (55,000–154,000 km)
Specific parts named in the 291 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2015 Hyundai Genesis (all dates). Miles = the odometer owners typed in (middle half); cost = the repair bills owners wrote in those same complaints, in U.S. dollars. Owners' reports, not confirmed defects.
When problems show up
Most problems on this year showed up between 6,000 and 30,000 miles (9,700–48,000 km) (the middle half of the 77 complaints, of all 89 filed so far, that listed a mileage).
- At 60K, 100K and 150K miles (97K, 161K and 241K km) Past the range where most problems showed up: it has likely had them or dodged them, so repair records matter most.
This is when owners who had a problem reported it, not the odds that one car will have it.
Questions to ask the seller
- Were recalls 26V664000 (seats), 24V107000 (electrical) and 21V160000 (brakes) done? It has 7 recalls in all. Ask for the dealer printout, or check the VIN.
- NHTSA has an open investigation into hyundai and kia abs module fires. Has this car had that problem?
- Do all the lights, screens and power features work? Has the battery, alternator or any wiring been replaced?
- Do all the headlights, taillights and turn signals work?
- Any oil burning, leaks or check-engine lights? Ask for oil-change records.
- Hyundai sent dealers 118 repair notes for this car. Was this one done: “If you are servicing a vehicle with a ?Check Engine light?”?
From this year's own recalls, top problems, top repair bills and Hyundai's repair notes. Recall repairs are free at any dealer.
How serious. Out of all 89 owner complaints filed so far (every year since it was sold, not just the first 3), owners reported:
“Average car” = what the same number of complaints would include at the rate across every model year we track. Owners report these themselves; NHTSA doesn't confirm the cause.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
Check engine light on? Look up any code →
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 6K to 29K miles (10K to 48K km) on the car (77 of all 89 complaints filed so far listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
In owners' words
Poor illumination at night without using the brights. Unable to see a safe distance in front of you.
2015 Hyundai Genesis owner · NHTSA complaint 11022905
More owner reports
Passenger side front signal light keeps going out. Has replaced 7 times since owning this car.
NHTSA complaint 11139934
When the light switch in pushed forward to low beam, switch turns and turn off all the lights. Very dangerous when driving. Handle is not round, what makes causing the problem.
NHTSA complaint 10824689
Problems Hyundai told dealers about
Hyundai sent dealers 118 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- If you are servicing a vehicle with a ?Check Engine light?
- When servicing a vehicle with a ?Check Engine light?
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Recalls 7
- Seats · recall issued 2026 New: most likely still open
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.
- Electrical · recall issued 2024
Water may enter the starter solenoid and cause an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
- Brakes · recall issued 2021
The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module could malfunction and short circuit.
Show all 7 recalls
- Parking brake · recall issued 2017
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.
- Electrical · recall issued 2016
If the instrument cluster displays the vehicle speed or illuminates the warning lights incorrectly there would be an increased risk of a crash.
- Tires · recall issued 2015
The affected tires may develop cracks in the tire sidewall, resulting in a loss of air.
- Electrical · recall issued 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 D…
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Canada? See recalls at Transport Canada
Every Hyundai Genesis recall, all years · All Hyundai recalls
Government investigations
- OpenHyundai and kia abs module fires2023
NHTSA looks into a problem when enough owners report it. Many end in a recall.
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyundai Genesis 4 DR AWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Hyundai Genesis 4 DR RWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Hyundai Genesis 2 DR RWD | not rated | not rated | not rated | ★★★★★ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $2,750–$4,200 (USD) a year in fuel (EPA estimate at U.S. prices, 15,000 miles or 24,000 km a year). Engines: 3.8L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl.
Every Hyundai Genesis year. 2015 is highlighted. Lower is better.
Newest year first. Red = worse than average, gray = about average or too few complaints to score.
Embed this chart
Put this chart on your site, blog or forum. Free, with the credit line built in; the 2015 bar is highlighted.
<iframe src="https://lemonindex.com/embed/cars/hyundai-genesis/?y=2015" title="Hyundai Genesis reliability by model year (The Lemon Index)" width="100%" height="376" style="border:0;max-width:720px" loading="lazy"></iframe><p style="font-size:13px;margin:4px 0 0">Data: <a href="https://lemonindex.com/cars/hyundai-genesis/2015/">Lemon Index</a> (2015 Hyundai Genesis reliability)</p>Quick answers
Is the 2015 Hyundai Genesis reliable?
No, it is worse than average by government complaints. It drew about one and a half times the average car's complaints filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 147; 100 is average, lower is better). The Hyundai Genesis year with the fewest complaints per car sold since 2010 is 2010.
What are the most common 2015 Hyundai Genesis problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are electrical (21%), lights (17%) and engine (11%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2015 Hyundai Genesis have?
7 safety recalls (latest: seats). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2015 Hyundai Genesis get?
18 to 22 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2015 Hyundai Genesis safe?
NHTSA gave it 5 out of 5 stars overall in its best tested version. Ratings differ by body style, and the full table is on the advanced page.
At what mileage do 2015 Hyundai Genesis problems show up?
Most problems on this year showed up between 6,000 and 30,000 miles (9,700–48,000 km) (the middle half of the 77 complaints, of all 89 filed so far, that listed a mileage). At 60K, 100K and 150K miles, a 2015 is past the range where most problems showed up: it has likely had them or dodged them, so repair records matter most. This is when owners who had a problem reported it, not a prediction for one car.
Does the 2015 Hyundai Genesis have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues aren't among its top 5 complaint areas.
How much does the 2015 Hyundai Genesis cost in fuel a year?
About $2,750 to $4,200 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2015 Hyundai Genesis have?
3.8L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl.
What Hyundai Genesis year is better than the 2015?
Nearby, the 2016 drew fewer owner complaints per car sold (about three-quarters as many complaints as the average car). Across every year, 2010 drew the fewest.
The Lemon Index counts owner complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model years (100 = average, lower is better). It measures complaints, not crash safety. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works