2015 Hyundai Genesis Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/14/2026

41Engine complaints

14.2%Of all 289 complaints

#2Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM107 · 37%

ENGINE41 · 14.2%

Unspecified / other41 · 14.2%

EXTERIOR LIGHTING41 · 14.2%

STEERING28 · 9.7%

Share of the 289 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2015 Hyundai Genesis overview page.

What owners report

“THIS IS AN ONGOING SAFETY ISSUE THAT I'VE TRIED TO GET THE DEALERSHIP TO ADDRESS. FROM A STOP OR SLOW IDLE, THE ENGINE EXHIBITS ACCELERATION…”NHTSA complaint 10991746 — filed 05/26/2017

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 HYUNDAI GENESIS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE PROGRESSING NEAR THE ENGINE. AN APPOINTMENT WAS SCHEDULED WITH…”NHTSA complaint 10956266 — filed 02/22/2017

“THE VEHICLE BRIEFLY SHUT DOWN ON ITS OWN FOR NO APPARENT REASON WHILE IN MOTION AT RATE OF 25MPH AT NIGHTTIME, THE VEHICLE TURNED BACK…”NHTSA complaint 10950356 — filed 02/08/2017

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2015 Hyundai Genesis have engine problems?

Engine is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2015 Hyundai Genesis: 41 of 289 complaints on file (14.2%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2015 Hyundai Genesis have in total?

289 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 10 involved a crash, 3 involved a fire, 8 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.