Hyundai Genesis years to avoid and best years
Newer Hyundai Genesis years have fewer owner complaints per year than the older ones. 2015 has the most complaints per year, at 24 (306 complaints). Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2014 at 0 (from 22 complaints), 2016 at 8 (from 95 complaints), and 2012 at 14 (from 270 complaints). On the 2015 Hyundai Genesis, 54 of 306 complaints name Electrical system.
Data as of .
Hyundai Genesis reliability by year
Each year is complaints filed in that year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. A model year younger than 3 years is too early to compare, so it is left out of the years named as having the fewest or the most complaints. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market Hyundai Genesis. How we count.
By model year
| Year | Per year on the road | Complaints | Recalls | Most-filed complaint | Avg. combined MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 → Fewest | 8 | 95 | 3 | Electrical system | 19.4 |
| 2015 → Most | 24 | 306 | 6 | Electrical system | 19.4 |
| 2014 → Fewest | 0 | 22 | 0 | Speed control | 20 |
| 2013 → | 18 | 195 | 0 | Engine | 21 |
| 2012 → Fewest | 14 | 270 | 2 | Engine | 20.9 |
Years with a → link have a full model-year page.
What owners file about
Generations
- Body styles
- Sedan
- Oil
- 5W-30 (3.8L all temps); 5W-20/5W-30 (5.0L)
- Tire size
- 235/50R18 (3.8), 235/45R19 (5.0 R-Spec)
- Body styles
- Sedan
- Oil
- 5W-30 (3.8L all temps); 5W-20/5W-30 (5.0L) · 7.3 qt capacity
- Tire size
- 225/45R18, 245/45R18, 225/40R19, 245/40R19 (trim dependent)
Known issues for this generation
Recall 15V-864 covers certain 2015 Genesis vehicles equipped with Hankook Ventus S1 noble2 tires installed as original equipment: the affected tires may develop cracks in the tire sidewall. Recall 16V-575 covers certain 2015 Genesis sedans where the seven-inch TFT-LCD instrument cluster may display an incorrect vehicle speed or illuminate warning lights incorrectly. Recall 17V-359 covers certain 2015-2016 Sonata and Genesis vehicles where the parking brake warning light may intermittently not illuminate due to corrosion in the switch.
Frequently asked questions
Which Hyundai Genesis years have fewer owner complaints?
Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2014 at 0 (from 22 complaints), 2016 at 8 (from 95 complaints), and 2012 at 14 (from 270 complaints).
Which Hyundai Genesis year has the most owner complaints?
2015 has the most complaints per year, at 24 (306 complaints). On the 2015 Hyundai Genesis, 54 of 306 complaints name Electrical system.
How do Hyundai Genesis owner complaints compare by year?
Newer Hyundai Genesis years have fewer owner complaints per year than the older ones.
What oil does a Hyundai Genesis take?
Viscosity and capacity depend on engine and model year; use the generation specs here and confirm in the owner's manual.
What generation is the 2015 Hyundai Genesis sedan?
2nd generation / DH (2015-2016) for this nameplate before Genesis became a separate brand.
What tire sizes does a Hyundai Genesis sedan use?
First-gen examples include 235/50R18 and 235/45R19; second-gen trims list 225/45R18 through 245/40R19.