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2015 Hyundai Genesis

Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2015 models.

Hyundai Genesis
Pictured: 2015 Hyundai Genesis 3.8L front. Photo: Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Class
Large Cars
Body styles
2dr Coupe RWD 3.8 GT, 4dr Sedan AWD 5.0 Ultimate, 4dr Sedan AWD 3.8 Premium/3.8 Lux/3.8 Tec
Engines
3.8L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Fuel
Regular Gasoline, Premium Gasoline
MPG (best)
22 combined · 18 city / 28 hwy
Length
182.3–196.5 in
Curb weight
3,589–4,687 lb
NHTSA rating
Not rated
Recalls
10 campaigns

Pros & cons

What's good

  • AWD / 4WD available

Watch out for

  • "Park outside" recallCheck that the recall repair was done before buying or driving.

Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 11 similar 2015 models — not a review. How we calculate this →

Overview

The 2015 Hyundai Genesis is a large car offered with 2 engines (3.8L 6-cyl and 5.0L 8-cyl) and rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive.

It measures about 182 inches long and 73 inches wide on a 111-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,589 lb (2dr Coupe RWD 3.8 GT).

EPA rates its most efficient version at 22 MPG combined (18 city / 28 highway), 5% better than the 2015 large car average of 20.9 MPG, for an estimated $3,050 a year in fuel.

NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.

It has 10 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 306 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the electrical system.

What changed for 2015

  • Engine dropped: 2.0L 4-cyl turbo
  • All-wheel or four-wheel drive now available

Compared with 2014; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2014 Genesis →

Dimensions & weight

BodyLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseTrack F / RCurb weightWeight F/R
2dr Coupe RWD 3.8 GT182.3 in73.2 in54.7 in111 in64.2 / 63.8 in3,589 lb55/45
4dr Sedan AWD 5.0 Ultimate196.5 in74.8 in57.9 in118.5 in64.6 / 65.7 in4,687 lb52/48
4dr Sedan AWD 3.8 Premium/3.8 Lux/3.8 Tec196.5 in74.8 in57.9 in118.5 in64.6 / 65.7 in4,295 lb52/48

Transport Canada CVS (Open Government Licence – Canada), Canadian-market figures.

Will it fit your garage? Check with your measurements →

Engines, MPG & running costs

VersionEngineTransmissionDriveCity / Hwy / Combvs. classFuel / yrCO₂ g/mi
Genesis RWD3.8L 6-cylAutomatic 8-spdRear-Wheel Drive18 / 28 / 22+5%$3,050411
Genesis AWD3.8L 6-cylAutomatic 8-spdAll-Wheel Drive16 / 25 / 19-9%$3,550460
Genesis Coupe3.8L 6-cylAutomatic (S8)Rear-Wheel Drive16 / 25 / 19-20%$4,350458
Genesis Coupe3.8L 6-cylManual 6-spdRear-Wheel Drive16 / 24 / 19-20%$4,350460
Genesis RWD5.0L 8-cylAutomatic 8-spdRear-Wheel Drive15 / 23 / 18-14%$4,550502
5/10EPA fuel economy score (best version)
5/10EPA greenhouse gas score
Spend $3,250Fuel over 5 years vs. average new car
20.9 MPG2015 Large Cars average

EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2015 EPA class average. How we calculate this →

Safety ratings & technology

NHTSA has not published 5-Star ratings for the 2015 Hyundai Genesis.

Similar 2015 large cars

ModelBest MPG / rangeNHTSA overallRecalls
2015 Hyundai Genesis (this car)22 MPGNot rated10
2015 Ford Mustang25 MPGNot rated11
2015 Honda Accord47 MPGNot rated6
2015 Toyota Camry40 MPGNot rated1
2015 Chevrolet Camaro22 MPGNot rated1
2015 Nissan GT-R19 MPGNot rated1
2015 Volkswagen Passat34 MPGNot rated7

Recalls (10)

Safety advisory: 4 recalls for this model year carry a "Do Not Drive" or "Park Outside" warning. Check your VIN now.
Seats › Front Assembly › Power Adjust · Oct 8, 2026 Park outside

NHTSA campaign 26V664000 · 94,622 vehicles

Problem
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.
Fix
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.
Electrical System › Starter Assembly › Solenoid · Feb 13, 2024 Park outside

NHTSA campaign 24V107000 · 90,907 vehicles

Problem
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.
Fix
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).
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip › Control Unit/Module · Sep 22, 2023 Park outside

NHTSA campaign 23V651000 · 1,649,478 vehicles

Problem
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2015 Elantra, Genesis Coupe, Sonata Hybrid, 2012-2015 Accent, Azera, Veloster, 2013-2015 Elantra Coupe, Santa Fe, 2014-2015 Equus, 2010-2012 Veracruz, 2010-2013 Tucson, 2015 Tucson Fuel Cell, and 2013 Santa Fe Sport vehicles. The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module may leak brake fluid internally 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.
Fix
Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the ABS fuse, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2024 through October 11, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 251.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip › Control Unit/Module · Mar 10, 2021 Park outside

NHTSA campaign 21V160000 · 94,646 vehicles

Problem
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.
Fix
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.
Parking Brake › Indicator Light · Jun 5, 2017

NHTSA campaign 17V359000 · 161,074 vehicles

Problem
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.
Fix
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.
Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification · Oct 7, 2016

NHTSA campaign 16V722000 · 84,500 vehicles

Problem
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2010-2016 Genesis Coupe vehicles manufactured December 12, 2008, to June 11, 2016. The electrical harness connector for the front passenger seat Occupant Classification System (OCS) may dislodge when the seat is moved.
Risk
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, the disconnected OCS would, by default, cause the first stage, and only the first stage, of the air bag to deploy, whether there is a child seat in the front seat and the bag should not deploy or if the crash is severe and both stages should deploy. Either scenario increases the risk of injury to the front seat occupant.
Fix
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will secure the OCS connector to prevent it from disconnecting, free of charge. Parts are not currently available and a second letter will be sent to owners when parts are available. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 151.
Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel · Aug 2, 2016

NHTSA campaign 16V575000 · 3,031 vehicles

Problem
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.
Fix
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.
Tires › Sidewall · Dec 22, 2015

NHTSA campaign 15V864000 · 11,142 vehicles

Problem
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.
Fix
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.
Power Train › Driveline › Differential Unit · Nov 16, 2015

NHTSA campaign 15V756000 · 10,800 vehicles

Problem
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Genesis Coupe vehicles manufactured December 28, 2011, to April 6, 2015, equipped with manual transmissions. In the affected vehicles, if the differential and the suspension rear crossmember were not properly aligned during vehicle assembly, the bolts that secure the differential may loosen.
Risk
If the rear differential loosens from its mounting position, the driveshaft may disconnect from the differential, resulting in a loss of propulsion and an increased risk of a crash.
Fix
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will verify the proper assembly of the differential, free of charge. The recall began on December 30, 2015. Owners may contact Hyundai's customer service at 1-855-671-3059. Hyundai's number for this recall is 135.
Exterior Lighting › Tail Lights · Feb 19, 2015

NHTSA campaign 15V097000 · 24,400 vehicles

Problem
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2015 Genesis vehicles manufactured February 21, 2014, to January 24, 2015. Water may leak into the rear combination lamp assemblies and cause an incorrect gear display on the instrument panel or a delay in the engagement of the selected gear when the vehicle is shifted from Park to Reverse or Drive.
Risk
If the incorrect gear is being displayed, the vehicle may move in an unintended direction, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will apply pads to prevent water intrusion into the combination lamp housing, free of charge. The recall began on April 14, 2015. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-671-3059. Hyundai's number for this recall is 128.
Check your VIN for open recalls at NHTSA ↗

Not every 2015 Hyundai Genesis is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.

Owner-reported problems

306Complaints to NHTSA since 2015
10Involved a crash
5Involved a fire
8Injuries reported
30,000 miTypical mileage at failure
Electrical System111
Engine45
Unknown Or Other41
Exterior Lighting41
Steering28
Power Train22
Structure › Body20
Service Brakes14
Complaints received per month (last 24 months with reports)
24/07: 524/08: 324/09: 424/10: 324/11: 224/12: 225/01: 425/02: 225/03: 125/04: 125/05: 125/06: 125/07: 225/09: 125/10: 225/11: 225/12: 326/01: 226/02: 426/03: 126/04: 226/05: 126/07: 126/09: 124/0724/1025/0125/0425/0725/1126/0226/05max 5

Unverified owner reports; best-sellers collect more.

Used 2015 Hyundai Genesis buyer's checklist

  1. Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 10 recalls this year — ask for proof of repairs.
  2. Safety-critical recall. At least one recall carries a "Do Not Drive" or "Park Outside" warning. Do not buy until the VIN shows it was repaired.
  3. Electrical System — 111 owner reports. Test every window, lock, light, screen and USB port; check the battery age.
  4. Engine — 45 owner reports. Cold-start the engine, listen for knocking, and watch for warning lights or hesitation on acceleration.
  5. Exterior Lighting — 41 owner reports. Check all exterior lights, wipers and the windshield for cracks.
  6. Mileage to watch. Owners typically reported problems around 30,000 miles; ask what was repaired near that point.
  7. Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.

Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2015 Hyundai Genesis. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.

Other Genesis years

Compare all years →
YearMPG (best)LengthOverallRecallsComplaints
2016 Genesis22182.3 inNot rated6104
2014 Genesis22182.3 inNot rated344
2013 Genesis24182.3 inNot rated4162
2012 Genesis24182.3 inNot rated5229
2011 Genesis24182.3 inNot rated6116
2010 Genesis24182.3 inNot rated585
2009 Genesis21182.3 inNot rated398

Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Hyundai. How we calculate this →