Question 1

Is the Hyundai GENESIS reliable?

Accepted Answer

The Hyundai GENESIS has 1,402 total NHTSA complaints across 7 model years. The most reliable years are 2014 (31 complaints), 2010 (115 complaints). Years to avoid: 2015 (411 complaints), 2012 (362 complaints), 2013 (188 complaints).

Question 2

What years of the Hyundai GENESIS should I avoid?

Accepted Answer

Avoid the 2015, 2012, 2013 Hyundai GENESIS. The 2015 model has the most complaints (411) with the top issue being ELECTRICAL.

Question 3

What is the best year for the Hyundai GENESIS?

Accepted Answer

The best years for the Hyundai GENESIS are 2014 (31 complaints), 2010 (115 complaints). These years have the fewest reported issues to NHTSA.

Year	Complaints	Top Issue	Verdict
2016	134	I PURCHASEDA2016 HYUNDIA GENESIS ON DEC. 17, 2015....	Average
2015	411	WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH, SPEEDOMETER, ODOMETER, TU...	Avoid This Year
2014	31	TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 HYUNDAI GENESIS. WHILE...	Excellent Reliability
2013	188	VEHICLE HAD PREVIOUSLY BACKFIRED PERIODICALLY, ESP...	Below Average
2012	362	IN 2011 I LEASED A 2012 HYUNDAI GENESIS. ON JANUAR...	Below Average
2011	161	2011 GENESIS, HAS BACKUP CAMERA , BUT NO AUDIO ASS...	Average
2010	115	TOTAL BRAKE FAILURE ON 5/10/2013 AND 5/11/2013. *...	Above Average

Hyundai GENESIS — All Years

Hyundai GENESIS — NHTSA Complaints by Year

Best Years to Buy

Years to Avoid