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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data

2015 Hyundai Genesis recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2015 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
7
Park-it warnings
3
Complaints
306
Latest campaign
Oct 9, 2026

Recall summary by component7

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsPark‑itLatestCampaign IDs
Electrical system31Feb 13, 2024
Seats11Oct 9, 2026
Service brakes, hydraulic11Mar 10, 2021
Parking brake1–Jun 5, 2017
Tires1–Dec 22, 2015

Safety recalls7

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
3Park-it warnings
0Fixable over the air
Oct 9, 2026Latest campaign
Oct 9, 202626V664000

Seats: front assembly power adjust

A fire increases the risk of injury.

Park outside, away from structures
DetailsHide details for campaign 26V664000
What's wrong
Hyundai Motor America (Genesis) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Hyundai Genesis, and 2017-2020 Genesis G80 vehicles. The front power seat motors may overheat due to a stuck power seat control switch, which can result in a fire while parked or driving.
Risk
A fire increases the risk of injury.
Remedy
Owners are advised to park their vehicles outdoors and away from other vehicles or structures until the repair has been performed. The remedy is currently under development. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 7, 2026. Owners of Hyundai vehicles may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Genesis owners may contact Genesis customer service at 844-340-9741. Hyundai recall number for this recall is 308 and Genesis' recall number is 035G. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 13, 2026.
Campaign
NHTSA 26V664000 · Oct 9, 2026
Feb 13, 202424V107000

Electrical system: starter assembly solenoid

An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

Park outside, away from structures
DetailsHide details for campaign 24V107000
What's wrong
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
An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
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).
Campaign
NHTSA 24V107000 · Feb 13, 2024
Mar 10, 202121V160000

Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip control unit/module

An electrical short circuit inside the ABS module could cause an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.

Park outside, away from structures
DetailsHide details for campaign 21V160000
What's wrong
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
An electrical short circuit inside the ABS module could cause an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
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.
Campaign
NHTSA 21V160000 · Mar 10, 2021
Jun 5, 201717V359000

Parking brake: indicator light

If the parking brake indicator is not illuminated when the parking brake is applied, the driver may operate the vehicle with the parking brake partially engaged,…

DetailsHide details for campaign 17V359000
What's wrong
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
If the parking brake indicator is not illuminated when the parking brake is applied, the driver may operate the vehicle with the parking brake partially engaged, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Campaign
NHTSA 17V359000 · Jun 5, 2017
Aug 2, 201616V575000

Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel

If the instrument cluster displays the vehicle speed or illuminates the warning lights incorrectly there would be an increased risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 16V575000
What's wrong
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
If the instrument cluster displays the vehicle speed or illuminates the warning lights incorrectly there would be an increased risk of a crash.
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.
Campaign
NHTSA 16V575000 · Aug 2, 2016
Dec 22, 201515V864000

Tires: sidewall

Tire sidewall cracks could cause a rupture during use, resulting in a rapid air loss and loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 15V864000
What's wrong
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
Tire sidewall cracks could cause a rupture during use, resulting in a rapid air loss and loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Campaign
NHTSA 15V864000 · Dec 22, 2015
To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Hyundai recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component306

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
306Complaints filed
10Involving a crash
5Involving a fire
8Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Electrical system11437221
Engine4515011
Exterior lighting4314100
Unknown or other4113606
Steering299000
Service brakes279114
Power train238000
Structure217000
Vehicle speed control134100
Wheels124000
Hydraulic124000
Air bags103202
Fuel/propulsion system93110
Tires83000
Suspension62000

13 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

  • Electrical system

    “The contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Genesis. The contact stated that while his niece was attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start.”

    Filed 09/09/2026 · ODI 11763009
  • Electrical system

    “Starter wiring burned and caused a small, localized fire in the engine compartment of the vehicle. Replacement of the starter assembly along with related engine wiring harness is necessary for vehicle operation.”

    Filed 07/08/2026 · ODI 11749032
  • Electrical system

    “UNKNOWN, The car lose electricity, shutting down by itself, when I press start engine, or when I shut down engine, recently car shuts off while I drive it on highway, it didn't start until I jump start it, also it shows…”

    Filed 05/27/2026 · ODI 11740461

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2015 Hyundai Genesis recall questions

How many recalls does the 2015 Hyundai Genesis have?

NHTSA lists 7 safety recall campaigns for the 2015 Hyundai Genesis. The most recent, 26V664000 (reported October 9, 2026), concerns seats. 3 campaigns carry a park-it or park-outside warning. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2015 Hyundai Genesis recalls for?

The largest group is electrical system, with 3 campaigns. Others: seats (1), service brakes, hydraulic (1), parking brake (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2015 Hyundai Genesis?

Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 114 complaints out of 306 filed with NHTSA (37%). Across all complaints, owners reported 10 crashs and 5 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2015 Hyundai Genesis?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Hyundai recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Hyundai dealer.

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