The Lemon IndexHyundai Genesis recalls.
Every NHTSA recall campaign for the 2009–2016 Hyundai Genesis, newest first. Each one is listed once, with the model years it covers.
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Park-it warnings 3
NHTSA flagged these: don't drive the car, or park it outside, until the fix is done.
- Seats · recall issued Oct 2026 · model years 2015–2016 Park outside 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.
94,622 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 26V664000
- Electrical · recall issued Feb 2024 · model years 2015–2016 Park outside
Water may enter the starter solenoid and cause an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
90,907 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 24V107000
- Brakes · recall issued Mar 2021 · model years 2015–2016 Park outside
The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module could malfunction and short circuit.
94,646 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 21V160000
Every recall 11
1 filed in the last 12 months. A new recall has had the least time to be fixed, so it's the one most likely still open on a used car.
- Seats · recall issued Oct 2026 · model years 2015–2016 Park outside 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.
94,622 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 26V664000
- Electrical · recall issued Feb 2024 · model years 2015–2016 Park outside
Water may enter the starter solenoid and cause an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
90,907 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 24V107000
- Brakes · recall issued Mar 2021 · model years 2015–2016 Park outside
The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module could malfunction and short circuit.
94,646 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 21V160000
- Parking brake · recall issued Jun 2017 · model years 2015–2016
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.
161,074 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 17V359000
- Electrical · recall issued Aug 2016 · model year 2015
If the instrument cluster displays the vehicle speed or illuminates the warning lights incorrectly there would be an increased risk of a crash.
3,031 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 16V575000
- Visibility · recall issued Feb 2016 · model year 2012
The windshield wiper motor cover seal on the affected vehicles may degrade allowing corrosion on the wiper motor's circuit board.
18,700 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 16V117000
- Tires · recall issued Dec 2015 · model year 2015
The affected tires may develop cracks in the tire sidewall, resulting in a loss of air.
11,142 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 15V864000
- Electrical · recall issued Feb 2015 · model year 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…
24,400 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 15V097000
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- Lights · recall issued Nov 2014 · model years 2009–2011
Due to a circuit failure, the stop lamps in the affected vehicles may not illuminate.
42,925 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 14V713000
- Brakes · recall issued Oct 2013 · model years 2009–2012
The vehicles may contain brake fluid which does not protect against corrosion of the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU).
43,500 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 13V489000
- Lights · recall issued Apr 2013 · model years 2009–2011
Originally, in April 2013, Hyundai recalled 1,059,824 model year 2007-2009 Accent and Tucson, model year 2007-2010 Elantra, model year 2007-2011 Santa Fe, model year 2008-2009 Veracruz, model year 2010-2011 Genesis Coupe…
1,712,336 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 13V113000
Recalls by model year. Campaigns that cover each year.
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What they fix. Campaigns by system.
Is one open on your Genesis?
A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car. NHTSA's public recall data works by make, model and year, so these lists cover every car of that model year, not one VIN. Whether a recall was already fixed on a particular car is in the automaker's records: type the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask any dealer of that brand. The repair is free.
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Questions
How many recalls does the Hyundai Genesis have?
11 recall campaigns across model years 2009–2016, from NHTSA. Many campaigns cover several model years; counted once for every model year they cover (the way each year's page counts them), that's 22.
Which Hyundai Genesis year has the most recalls?
The 2015, with 7 campaigns. 2016: 4, 2011: 3, 2010: 3.
What are most Hyundai Genesis recalls about?
Electrical: 3 of the 11 campaigns. Then brakes (2) and lights (2).
What is the newest Hyundai Genesis recall?
Seats, filed Oct 2026 (NHTSA 26V664000): 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.
What is the biggest Hyundai Genesis recall?
NHTSA 13V113000 (lights, Apr 2013) covers 1,712,336 vehicles in all, every model in that campaign. Originally, in April 2013, Hyundai recalled 1,059,824 model year 2007-2009 Accent and Tucson, model year 2007-2010 Elantra, model year 2007-2011 Santa Fe, model year 2008-2009 Veracruz, model year 2010-2011 Genesis Coupe…
How do I check if my Hyundai Genesis has an open recall?
Use its VIN: type it at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask any Hyundai dealer. Our VIN check decodes it and lists every recall for that model year. Recall repairs are free.
Hyundai Genesis: problems and best years · All Hyundai recalls · Recall check
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns (api.nhtsa.gov), matched to the model names owners use in NHTSA complaints. Vehicle counts and the "park it" warnings come from NHTSA's recall file, which starts in 2010, so older recalls have no count. A campaign's count covers every make and model in it.
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