2015 Hyundai GENESIS COUPE

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Excellent Reliability

Quick Summary

The 2015 Hyundai GENESIS COUPE has 21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.3x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is engine problems (19% of all complaints), specifically: tl* the contact owns a 2015 hyundai genesis coupe. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v722000 (air bags). while driving unknown speeds, the check engine indicator blinked. additionally, the navigation system screen was dark. the contact called a local dealer (palm springs. ⚠️ 3 fire reports filed.

3 fire reports

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

0.3x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

ENGINE

4 complaints

19%

• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 HYUNDAI GENESIS COUPE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V722000 (AIR BAGS). WHILE DRIVING UNKNOWN SPEEDS, THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR BLINKED. ADDITIONALLY, THE NAVIGATION SYSTEM SCREEN WAS DARK. THE CONTACT CALLED A LOCAL DEALER (PALM SPRINGS
• I should have listen to all the noise in the market but instead I went any head and did it anyway. The start a knocking sound out of no where. My problem is why do they built these engines when one have to buy another one before the car even gets old enough.
• While driving I noticed an engine noise/rattle about 3000RPM. The engine seemed to run fine but was making this abnormal noise. At 73,083 miles I towed the car to the Hyundai dealer. They found an anomaly in cylinder #5 and recommended engine replacement but refused warranty powertrain coverage bec

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 HYUNDAI GENESIS COUPE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V722000 (AIR BAGS). WHILE DRIVING UNKNOWN SPEEDS, THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR BLINKED. ADDITIONALLY, THE NAVIGATION SYSTEM SCREEN WAS DARK. THE CONTACT CALLED A LOCAL DEALER (PALM SPRINGS”

— NHTSA complaint filing

BRAKES

4 complaints

19%

• The contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Genesis Coupe. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V651000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded
• The contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Genesis Coupe. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V651000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the
• The contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Genesis Coupe. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V651000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500🔥 1 fire reports

“The contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Genesis Coupe. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V651000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded ”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ELECTRICAL

3 complaints

14%

• AFTER REFUELING MY VEHICLE ON THE EVENING OF 11/09/2017, THE HEADLIGHTS WOULD NOT COME ON USING THE "AUTO-ON" FEATURE. THEY DID WORK WHEN SWITCHED TO "ON". THE REAR LIGHTS DID NOT WORK WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS PRESSED, NOR WHEN THE HEADLIGHTS WERE ON. THE TURN SIGNALS ONLY WORKED IN THE FRONT, BUT
• WATER INTRUSION INTO THE REAR TRUNK DURING HEAVY RAINS OR AFTER A CAR WASH.
• In cold weather, instrument panel can take over 10 minutes to boot up and function.

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“AFTER REFUELING MY VEHICLE ON THE EVENING OF 11/09/2017, THE HEADLIGHTS WOULD NOT COME ON USING THE "AUTO-ON" FEATURE. THEY DID WORK WHEN SWITCHED TO "ON". THE REAR LIGHTS DID NOT WORK WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS PRESSED, NOR WHEN THE HEADLIGHTS WERE ON. THE TURN SIGNALS ONLY WORKED IN THE FRONT, BUT ”

— NHTSA complaint filing

SPEED CONTROL

3 complaints

14%

• There is a code that comes on my car, makes the engine light come on then it goes out on its own . And every year it’s back on same code. Has been happening for years . I took it to the dealership 2xs for the same reason each time they said nothing was wrong cleared the code and the engine light wen
• The contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Genesis Coupe. The contact stated while driving 10–20 MPH, the vehicle went into LIMP Mode in the first twenty minutes of driving. The vehicle speed was reduced. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, but the dealer
• My car was leaking brake fluid but no spots on ground. My brakes started locking and not work at all. After having car serviced multiple times my brakes completly stopped all together. Left for mechanic and my car in the engine bay caught fire. Burned completly for total loss. ABS modularor had reca

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500🔥 1 fire reports

“There is a code that comes on my car, makes the engine light come on then it goes out on its own . And every year it’s back on same code. Has been happening for years . I took it to the dealership 2xs for the same reason each time they said nothing was wrong cleared the code and the engine light wen”

— NHTSA complaint filing

FUEL SYSTEM

2 complaints

10%

• THROTTLE STALL WHEN AT A STOP TURNING INTO ON COMING TRAFFIC IT HAS A HESITATION FOR TWO TO THREE SECONDS BEFORE IT THROTTLES UP.HYUNDAI DEALER SAYS THIS IS NORMAL DUE TO THE TRACTION CONTROL THINKING THE TIRE WILL START SPINNING LOSEING TRACTION.THIS PROBLEM IS GOING TO GET ME REAR ENDED.THIS PROBL
• On 4/5/2021 my vehicle caught fire while I was driving. The fuel line corroded and shot fuel into the manifold and the engine caught fire and was a total loss. Two other vehicles the same year also caught fire from the same issue within two months

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500🔥 1 fire reports

“THROTTLE STALL WHEN AT A STOP TURNING INTO ON COMING TRAFFIC IT HAS A HESITATION FOR TWO TO THREE SECONDS BEFORE IT THROTTLES UP.HYUNDAI DEALER SAYS THIS IS NORMAL DUE TO THE TRACTION CONTROL THINKING THE TIRE WILL START SPINNING LOSEING TRACTION.THIS PROBLEM IS GOING TO GET ME REAR ENDED.THIS PROBL”

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

ENGINE(~50K mi)

$500

BRAKES(~50K mi)

$500

ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)

$500

SPEED CONTROL(~50K mi)

$500

FUEL SYSTEM(~50K mi)

$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 21 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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ENGINE: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 HYUNDAI GENESIS COUPE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V722000 (AIR BAGS). WHILE DRIVING UNKNOWN SPEEDS, THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR BLINKED. ADDITIONALLY, THE NAVIGATION SYSTEM SCREEN WAS DARK. THE CONTACT CALLED A LOCAL DEALER (PALM SPRINGS
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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BRAKES: The contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Genesis Coupe. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V651000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ELECTRICAL: AFTER REFUELING MY VEHICLE ON THE EVENING OF 11/09/2017, THE HEADLIGHTS WOULD NOT COME ON USING THE "AUTO-ON" FEATURE. THEY DID WORK WHEN SWITCHED TO "ON". THE REAR LIGHTS DID NOT WORK WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS PRESSED, NOR WHEN THE HEADLIGHTS WERE ON. THE TURN SIGNALS ONLY WORKED IN THE FRONT, BUT
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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SPEED CONTROL: There is a code that comes on my car, makes the engine light come on then it goes out on its own . And every year it’s back on same code. Has been happening for years . I took it to the dealership 2xs for the same reason each time they said nothing was wrong cleared the code and the engine light wen
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)