Hyundai Genesis recalls and safety
10 recalls · crash ratings 2011-2016 · 1,244 owner complaints
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The Hyundai Genesis has 10 recalls covering 2.20 million vehicles as reported; model year 2015 is covered by the most (6). The 2016 Hyundai Genesis earned 5 of 5 stars overall in crash tests (best version). Owners filed 43 safety complaints in the 12 months to Sep 2026; electrical system is named most over all years.
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
10
Most for 2015: 6
Units affected
2.20M
As reported
Overall stars
5 of 5
Model year 2016
Complaints, 12 mo
43
+26.5% vs 12 months before
Do-not-drive
0
None
By model year
Which model years are covered by the most recalls, and which get the most complaints
Recalls by model year
How many recalls cover each model year. Hover a year for the count.
Crash test star ratings
14 rated versions, model years 2011 to 2016
| Year | Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 2 DR · RWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 8.2% risk |
| 2016 | 4 DR · AWD | 9.5% risk | |||
| 2016 | 4 DR · RWD | 9.5% risk | |||
| 2015 | 2 DR · RWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 8.2% risk |
| 2015 | 4 DR · AWD | 9.5% risk | |||
| 2015 | 4 DR · RWD | 9.5% risk | |||
| 2014 | 2 DR · RWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 8.2% risk |
| 2014 | 4 DR · RWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 9.5% risk |
| 2013 | 2 DR · RWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 8.2% risk |
| 2013 | 4 DR · RWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 9.5% risk |
| 2012 | 2 DR · RWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 8.2% risk |
| 2012 | 4 DR · RWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 9.5% risk |
| 2011 | 2 DR · RWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 8.2% risk |
| 2011 | 4 DR · RWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 9.5% risk |
5 stars is the best. Ratings before model year 2011 used older tests.
Owner complaints
Safety complaints about the Hyundai Genesis, by the month they were received
Complaints per month
43 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most
- Electrical system272
- Service brakes220
- Engine216
- Unknown or other159
- Exterior lighting131
- Power train114
- Steering96
- Complaints
- 1,244
- Crashes reported
- 70
- Fires reported
- 16
- People injured
- 52
Counts only, as reported by owners and not verified.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Hyundai Genesis by component
- Exterior lighting3 · 1.78M units
- Electrical system2 · 94K units
- Service brakes, hydraulic2 · 138K units
- Parking brake1 · 161K units
- Tires1 · 11K units
- Visibility1 · 19K units
Hyundai Genesis recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 13, 2024 | Genesis G70, G80, G90; Hyundai Genesis (2015-2019): Electrical systemNo. 24V107000Park outside | Fire | 90,907 |
| Mar 10, 2021 | Genesis G80; Hyundai Genesis (2015-2020): Service brakes, hydraulicNo. 21V160000Park outside | Fire | 94,646 |
| Jun 5, 2017 | Hyundai Genesis, Sonata (2015-2016): Parking brakeNo. 17V359000 | Crash risk | 161,074 |
| Aug 2, 2016 | Hyundai Genesis (2015): Electrical systemNo. 16V575000 | Crash risk | 3,031 |
| Feb 29, 2016 | Hyundai Equus, Genesis (2011-2013): VisibilityNo. 16V117000 | Crash risk | 18,700 |
| Dec 22, 2015 | Hyundai Genesis (2015): TiresNo. 15V864000 | Crash risk | 11,142 |
| Feb 19, 2015 | Hyundai Genesis (2015): Exterior lightingNo. 15V097000 | Crash risk | 24,400 |
| Nov 7, 2014 | Hyundai Equus, Genesis (2009-2011): Exterior lightingNo. 14V713000 | Crash risk | 42,925 |
| Oct 29, 2013 | Hyundai Genesis (2009-2012): Service brakes, hydraulicNo. 13V489000 | Crash risk | 43,500 |
| Apr 1, 2013 | Hyundai Accent, Azera, Elantra, Elantra Touring and 8 more (2006-2011): Exterior lightingNo. 13V113000 | Fire | 1,712,336 |
Related pages
Questions and answers
Is the 2020 Hyundai Genesis recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 2020 Hyundai Genesis. Check the recall pages below for what is wrong and the free fix; a dealer can tell if a single vehicle still needs the repair.
How many recalls does the Hyundai Genesis have?
10 recalls cover the Hyundai Genesis, for 2.20 million vehicles as reported. The most common problem is exterior lighting (3 recalls).
What is the safety rating of the 2016 Hyundai Genesis?
5 of 5 stars overall (4 DR): frontal crash 5, side crash 5 and rollover 5 stars, with a 9.5% chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
What do owners complain about most on the Hyundai Genesis?
Electrical system: named in 272 of the 1,244 safety complaints about the Hyundai Genesis, then service brakes (220). One complaint can name several components.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Models are written as published, so a few versions of one model can be listed under slightly different names.