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Hyundai Genesis 2015 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2015 Hyundai Genesis: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

291Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
7Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
1Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
18Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Electrical System112 complaints

112 complaints; 3 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 15V097000, 16V575000, 24V107000.

Engine43 complaints

43 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting43 complaints

43 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other41 complaints

41 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering30 complaints

30 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes23 complaints

23 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 17V359000, 21V160000.

Power Train22 complaints

22 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure20 complaints

20 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels12 complaints

12 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems12 complaints

12 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control11 complaints

11 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System10 complaints

10 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags9 complaints

9 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires8 complaints

8 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 15V864000.

Suspension6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats4 complaints

4 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 26V664000.

Seat Belts2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

15V097000Reported February 19, 2015 - 24,400 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical System. Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on February 19, 2015. The campaign covers an estimated 24,400 vehicles across all affected models.

15V864000Reported December 22, 2015 - 11,142 vehicles potentially affected

Tires. Recall covering the tires system, reported to NHTSA on December 22, 2015. The campaign covers an estimated 11,142 vehicles across all affected models.

16V575000Reported August 2, 2016 - 3,031 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical System. Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on August 2, 2016. The campaign covers an estimated 3,031 vehicles across all affected models.

17V359000Reported June 5, 2017 - 161,074 vehicles potentially affected

Brakes. Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on June 5, 2017. The campaign covers an estimated 161,074 vehicles across all affected models.

21V160000Reported March 10, 2021 - 94,646 vehicles potentially affected

Brakes. Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on March 10, 2021. The campaign covers an estimated 94,646 vehicles across all affected models. Owners are advised to park outside because of a fire risk.

Park Outside Advisory
24V107000Reported February 13, 2024 - 90,907 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical System. Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on February 13, 2024. The campaign covers an estimated 90,907 vehicles across all affected models. Owners are advised to park outside because of a fire risk.

Park Outside Advisory
26V664000Reported October 8, 2026 - 94,622 vehicles potentially affected

Seats. Recall covering the seats system, reported to NHTSA on October 8, 2026. The campaign covers an estimated 94,622 vehicles across all affected models. Owners are advised to park outside because of a fire risk.

Park Outside Advisory

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

AQ23002Opened November 17, 2023 - Open

Hyundai and Kia ABS Module Fires. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

201521
201621
201727
201820
201925
202019
202128
202214
202331
202453
202519
202613
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.