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Hyundai Genesis

Safety Grade: F
1,701
Total Complaints
104
Crashes
80
Injuries
0
Deaths

Top Issues

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
258
SERVICE BRAKES
216
ENGINE
214
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
156
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
119
POWER TRAIN
105
STEERING
93
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
74
AIR BAGS
50
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
32

Recent Complaints

2016 HYUNDAI GENESIS — LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Genesis. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the passenger’s side rear door failed to open from inside or outside or unlock as needed. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed and it was determined that the rear passenger’s door ...
2016 HYUNDAI GENESIS — ENGINE
Oil light keep coming on when the car is stopped or at the light and turns off when it's running mechanic says it's an oil pressure switch which is a common problem with this car. I read a lot of complaints about this but Hyundai is not doing anything.
2015 HYUNDAI GENESIS — POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Genesis. The contact stated that while stopped at a traffic light or while the vehicle was in drive, the vehicle failed to move, and the engine shut off unexpectedly. Several unknown warning lights were illuminated on the instrument panel. To restart the vehicle, the ...
2015 HYUNDAI GENESIS — ENGINE
The contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Genesis. The contact stated that while stopped at a traffic light or while the vehicle was in drive, the vehicle failed to move, and the engine shut off unexpectedly. Several unknown warning lights were illuminated on the instrument panel. To restart the vehicle, the ...
2016 HYUNDAI GENESIS — SEATS
Passenger seat caught fire while vehicle was parked in attached garage and self-extinguished. Insurance deemed vehicle total loss due to extent of damage.
2012 HYUNDAI GENESIS — SERVICE BRAKES
I am submitting this letter as a formal safety defect complaint regarding my 2012 Hyundai Genesis 5.0 sedan, which is experiencing braking system behavior that directly mirrors the defect described in Hyundai Recall Campaign 114 (NHTSA Campaign 13V489000), despite my vehicle not being included by VI...
2015 HYUNDAI GENESIS — LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST
While driving approximately 35–40 mph, the steering wheel locked unexpectedly. My [XXX] child was in the vehicle at the time. I was nearly unable to control the vehicle, creating a serious risk of a crash or fatal injury. The vehicle has a long history of electrical problems including repeated b...
2015 HYUNDAI GENESIS — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
While driving approximately 35–40 mph, the steering wheel locked unexpectedly. My [XXX] child was in the vehicle at the time. I was nearly unable to control the vehicle, creating a serious risk of a crash or fatal injury. The vehicle has a long history of electrical problems including repeated b...
2015 HYUNDAI GENESIS — STEERING
While driving approximately 35–40 mph, the steering wheel locked unexpectedly. My [XXX] child was in the vehicle at the time. I was nearly unable to control the vehicle, creating a serious risk of a crash or fatal injury. The vehicle has a long history of electrical problems including repeated b...
2016 HYUNDAI GENESIS — ENGINE
The oil pressure light illuminates at low RPMs and turns off under a load or higher RPMs. In checking Hyundai Genesis forums, this is a common failure/fouling of the oil pressure switch. Oil level is fine; it is the switch that fails, giving the owner a false sense of low oil and potential catastrop...

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