Second generation (DH)
2015 Hyundai Genesis
The most reported problem on the 2015 Hyundai Genesis is stalling, with 23 complaints, usually around 38,000 miles.
- 290owner complaints
- 6recalls
- 10involved a crash
- 38,000median miles at failure
Newest report Sep 9, 2026 · checked Oct 2, 2026
Problem sheets
No single problem on the 2015 Hyundai Genesis has enough owner reports for a sheet of its own yet. The counts below still cover every complaint on file.
Is the 2015 Hyundai Genesis reliable?
The 2015 Hyundai Genesis has 290 owner complaints on file with NHTSA, close to the median of 270 for 2015 sedans on this site. Of the 3 Genesis model years since 2014, it has the most complaints. Complaint counts rise with sales as well as faults, so read what owners report below before deciding.
At a glance
- Next to other model years
- Complaints filed before 2015 aren't in the files this site reads, so the 2015 count runs short and isn't compared with the model years next to it.
- Top problem
- Two problems run close. Stalling has 23 complaints and brake wear has 23, out of 290 in all. A quarter of the 16 owners who gave a mileage for stalling saw it by about 12,000 miles, and half by about 38,000.
- Crash, fire and injury reports
- 15 of the 290 complaints (5%) report a crash, a fire or an injury, about the 6% typical of vehicles on this site. Counted separately (one report can carry more than one), 10 reports mention a crash, 3 mention a fire and 8 people were hurt.
- Recalls behind the top problems
- 6 recalls are on file, but no problem here has enough reports to set against them.
- When owners filed
- Filings peaked in 2024 at 53 (full calendar years only). In 2025 there were 19. So far in 2026, 12 more have come in. Filings on record start in 2015.
When each problem shows up
Each bar covers the middle half of the mileages owners reported for that problem. A quarter saw it earlier, a quarter later. The tick is the median. Most reported: engine stalls or loses power while driving, 23 complaints.
middle half of reports, median tick. The heavier grey bars have 75 or more reports.
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How this compares
290 complaints is about the median for a 2015 model on this site and about the median for a 2015 sedan. Among the 1 Genesis model years here it ranks 1st for complaints. Counts follow sales volume as much as reliability, so a truck that sells 700,000 a year draws more reports than a sedan that sells 200,000.
Service bulletins for the 2015 Hyundai Genesis
Hyundai filed 116 bulletins and other notices with NHTSA that list the 2015 Hyundai Genesis. 19 of them deal with a problem owners have reported on this car, 2 of those a warranty extension. Newest first.
Federal rules make a manufacturer send NHTSA a copy of any notice about a defect that goes to more than one dealer or owner. Most of these are service bulletins, the repair instructions manufacturers send to dealers. NHTSA generally leaves safety recall bulletins out of this file, and recalls are listed separately.
Engine stalls or loses power while driving 1 bulletin · 23 complaints
If you are servicing a vehicle with a transmission slipping concern, follow the Service Procedure shown below and perform a stall test. This TSB provides a procedure to test each clutch in the transmission.
Headlights too dim or fail 1 bulletin · 23 complaints
Hyundai is extending the multifunction switch assembly warranty to 15 years with unlimited miles from the date of original retail delivery or date of first use (whichever occurs first).
Wheel bearing, tires or wheels 3 bulletins · 19 complaints
This bulletin provides tire vibration service procedures, including how to optimize vehicle vibration performance. For all wheel/tire balance claims, the âTire Balance Data Sheetâ must be fully completed including imbalance and Road Force Variation (RFV) ...
ON CERTAIN 2015MY GENESIS SEDAN (DH) VEHICLES THE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT TIRES (HANKOOK VENTUS S1 NOBLE 2) MAY EXHIBIT UNEVEN TREAD WEAR; AND/OR CRACKS ALONG THE SIDEWALL(S).
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2015MY GENESIS SEDAN (DH) TIRE REPLACEMENT (RECALL 138) Description: On certain 2015MY Genesis sedan (DH) vehicles the original equipment tires (Hankook Ventus S1 Noble 2) may exhibit uneven tread wear; and/or cracks along the sidewall(s).
Infotainment, screen or backup camera fails 4 bulletins · 11 complaints
This bulletin provides guidelines to inspect the USB, head unit, and multi-box for common connection conditions. 2. This bulletin presents guidelines to inspect for common Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connection conditions. 3.
This bulletin contains information regarding the clock display on certain Navigation (AVN 4.0) head units. This procedure is specifically for the clock date and time not displaying which started appearing around August 17, 2019.
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This bulletin describes the procedure to repair a condition with the radio changing bands/switching modes between AM>FM>SXM (intermittently) on its own.
This bulletin describes the procedure to variant code the Genesis Sedan (DH) navigation system. If the variant coding procedure is not performed after the navigation unit is replaced and vehicle is in the Reverse gear, a black/blank screen, black and white ...
Check engine light or misfire 4 bulletins · 9 complaints
When servicing a Genesis (DH) with a ?Check Engine light? and any of the following DTCs listed below are found stored, replace the throttle body.
When servicing a vehicle with a ?Check Engine light? and any of the DTCs listed below, follow the Service Procedure and replace the related solenoid and E-module.
2 more on this problem
If you are servicing a vehicle with a ?Check Engine light? and any of the DTCs listed below, follow the Service Procedure and replace the E-module.
HYUNDAI: SOME VEHICLES WILL EXPERIENCE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE REGARDING CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR, ENGINE ROUGH IDLE, MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMPS BLINKS OFF AND ON AND PROCEDURE IS PROVIDED. MODEL 2015 GENESIS. *PE
Airbag warning light or recall 2 bulletins · 9 complaints
Certain 2015 – 2016 model year Genesis vehicles may display various Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC) related to the Airbag Control Unit (ACU), which may cause the airbag warning light to illuminate.
Certain 2015-2016MY Genesis (DH) vehicles may experience various Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC) related to the Airbag Control Unit (ACU). The associated DTC covered by this TSB are listed on page 3 of this bulletin.
Windshield cracks or distorts 1 bulletin · 7 complaints
This bulletin provides the procedure to repair the panoramic sunroof creaking noise originating from the panoramic moving glass assembly.
Transmission shudders, slips or shifts hard 3 bulletins · 6 complaints
This TSB provides a procedure to diagnose and replace, if necessary, an automatic transmission with Incorrect Ratio DTC (transmission clutch slip in gear above limit) listed on Page 2.
This bulletin describes the procedure to replace the 35R and 4&OD solenoids for a shift flare and/or harsh shift during the 2~3, 3~4 or 4~5 upshift.
1 more on this problem
This bulletin provides a procedure to diagnose an 8-speed automatic transaxle with a harsh and/or delayed shift using GDS.
Complaints filed by year
53 complaints came in 2024. Owners file in waves when a problem gets press or an investigation, so a spike measures attention as much as failures.
NHTSA investigations
Hyundai and kia abs module fires. Open.
NHTSA summary
Recalls that include the 2015 Hyundai Genesis
Whether your car is included depends on its VIN. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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.
Risk and remedy
Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will install a remedy relay kit in the engine junction box, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 15, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's numbers for this recall are 254(H) and 018G(G).
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.
Risk and remedy
Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the remedy is complete. Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ABS module fuse, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 6, 2021. Owners can contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's numbers for this recall are 201 and 006G.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Sonata and Genesis vehicles. 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.
Risk and remedy
Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the parking brake switch, free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2017. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-671-3059. Hyundai's number for this recall is 164.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2015 Genesis sedans manufactured February 1, 2015, through May 20, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with a seven-inch TFT-LCD instrument cluster that may display an incorrect vehicle speed or may illuminate all of the warning lights or not illuminate a warning light that needs to be lit.
Risk and remedy
Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will update the instrument cluster software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on September 30, 2016. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 147.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2015 Genesis vehicles manufactured March 3, 2014, to February 9, 2015, and equipped with Hankook Ventus S1 noble2 tires installed as original equipment. The affected tires may develop cracks in the tire sidewall, resulting in a loss of air.
Risk and remedy
Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the factory tires with tires of another brand, free of charge. The recall began February 19, 2016. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-671-3059. Hyundai's number for this recall is 138.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2015 Genesis vehicles manufactured February 21, 2014, to January 24, 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 Drive.
Risk and remedy
Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will apply pads to prevent water intrusion into the combination lamp housing, free of charge. The recall began on April 14, 2015. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-671-3059. Hyundai's number for this recall is 128.
All 6 recalls on the 2015 Hyundai Genesis, with the owner complaints on each recalled system
Guide NHTSA has an open investigation on this car. What the investigation stages mean
Questions
What is the most common problem on the 2015 Hyundai Genesis?
Stalling, with 23 of the 290 complaints. Owners who gave a mileage for it put the median at about 38,000 miles.
At what mileage do 2015 Hyundai Genesis problems start?
Of the 152 complaints that give a mileage, a quarter came by about 15,000 miles and half by about 38,000.
How many 2015 Hyundai Genesis complaints involve a crash, fire or injury?
15 of them (5%). The typical vehicle on this site is at 6%.
Is there a recall for stalling on the 2015 Hyundai Genesis?
No recall on file for the 2015 Hyundai Genesis is on the same system as stalling. Another recall may still cover your car, so check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.