https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-genesis New NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for the Hyundai Genesis. en-us Sun, 20 Sep 2026 19:48:13 GMT https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-genesis https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-genesis#complaint-2177906 Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT 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 driver had to shift the gear selector into park and then press the start button. The vehicle was tak https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-genesis https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-genesis#complaint-2177907 Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT 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 driver had to shift the gear selector into park and then press the start button. The vehicle was tak https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-genesis https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-genesis#complaint-2177042 Sun, 15 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Passenger seat caught fire while vehicle was parked in attached garage and self-extinguished. Insurance deemed vehicle total loss due to extent of damage. https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-genesis https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-genesis#complaint-2174192 Fri, 06 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT 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 VIN. Although excluded by VIN, the functional failure mode matches recalled vehicles, indicating the d https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-genesis https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-genesis#complaint-2173856 Thu, 05 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT 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 battery failures and a prior transmission replacement. Due to the steering failure, the vehicle is unsa https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-genesis https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-genesis#complaint-2173857 Thu, 05 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT 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 battery failures and a prior transmission replacement. Due to the steering failure, the vehicle is unsa https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-genesis https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-genesis#complaint-2173858 Thu, 05 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT 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 battery failures and a prior transmission replacement. Due to the steering failure, the vehicle is unsa https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-genesis https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-genesis#complaint-2173832 Thu, 05 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT 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 catastrophic engine damage. Unfortunately, the engine design requires a very expensive disassembly of the eng https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-genesis https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-genesis#complaint-2172625 Mon, 02 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT The vehicle exhibits a severe vibration and shaking at normal highway speeds, most notably around 70–80 mph. The condition is repeatable and occurs during steady freeway driving. The vibration is strong enough that the vehicle feels unstable and unsafe to operate at typical highway speeds. This condition significantly affects safe freeway operation. Due to the severity of the shaking, I no longer https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-genesis https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-genesis#complaint-2172626 Mon, 02 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT The vehicle exhibits a severe vibration and shaking at normal highway speeds, most notably around 70–80 mph. The condition is repeatable and occurs during steady freeway driving. The vibration is strong enough that the vehicle feels unstable and unsafe to operate at typical highway speeds. This condition significantly affects safe freeway operation. Due to the severity of the shaking, I no longer https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-genesis https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-genesis#complaint-2172627 Mon, 02 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT The vehicle exhibits a severe vibration and shaking at normal highway speeds, most notably around 70–80 mph. The condition is repeatable and occurs during steady freeway driving. The vibration is strong enough that the vehicle feels unstable and unsafe to operate at typical highway speeds. This condition significantly affects safe freeway operation. Due to the severity of the shaking, I no longer https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-genesis https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-genesis#complaint-2172108 Sun, 01 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT My car has previously been reported for having issues with electrical problems that I have had to fight the manufacturer to get repaired unsuccessfully.I am constantly experiencing and smelling burning in my dash when I crank the car. Car is no longer under warranty, so therefore, I cannot afford to continue to go in and report the same problem over and over again.My turn signal bulbs are constant https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-genesis https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-genesis#complaint-2172109 Sun, 01 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT My car has previously been reported for having issues with electrical problems that I have had to fight the manufacturer to get repaired unsuccessfully.I am constantly experiencing and smelling burning in my dash when I crank the car. Car is no longer under warranty, so therefore, I cannot afford to continue to go in and report the same problem over and over again.My turn signal bulbs are constant https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-genesis https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-genesis#complaint-2172110 Sun, 01 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT My car has previously been reported for having issues with electrical problems that I have had to fight the manufacturer to get repaired unsuccessfully.I am constantly experiencing and smelling burning in my dash when I crank the car. Car is no longer under warranty, so therefore, I cannot afford to continue to go in and report the same problem over and over again.My turn signal bulbs are constant https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-genesis https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-genesis#complaint-2171969 Sat, 31 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Brake line on driver rear rusted and leaking above brake hose. Cannot drive vehicle safely with this leak. Would leak brake fluid each time I step on brake pedal. Problem magnified when car is on and brake booster is working. Vehicle not at dealer or mechanic yet, but link to video of driver rear brake line leaking on 1-31-2026: [XXX] Service Campaign 991 [XXX] ) was completed less than two yea https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-genesis https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-genesis#complaint-2168428 Wed, 21 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT I sent a letter to the Hyundai Motor America LEGAL DEPARTMENT on 2 Jan 25. I see this as a major concern and safety problem for my grand kids, my family and myself. My car is a 2015 Hyundai Genesis VIN#: [XXX] four door sedan. The back left side passenger door coupler and handle have broken off the car between April and August 2025. I’ve called and spoken with the Hyundai dealership in Colonial H https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-genesis https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-genesis#complaint-2167911 Tue, 20 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT So there are TWO main points of concern on this vehicle, number 1 being the steering racks. Many other people have had the same issue as myself. Steering rack completely shut down about a year ago on the freeway, rendering my steering completely useless which was extremely dangerous. 8K repair bill that Hyundai will not acknowledge. Now that comes to my 2ND point, the oil pressure sensor switch. I https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-genesis https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-genesis#complaint-2167912 Tue, 20 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT So there are TWO main points of concern on this vehicle, number 1 being the steering racks. Many other people have had the same issue as myself. Steering rack completely shut down about a year ago on the freeway, rendering my steering completely useless which was extremely dangerous. 8K repair bill that Hyundai will not acknowledge. Now that comes to my 2ND point, the oil pressure sensor switch. I https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-genesis https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-genesis#complaint-2167281 Sat, 17 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Oil light appears when at a stop and goes off when accelerating. was told by mechanic this is a sensor problem common to my vehicle. https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-genesis https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-genesis#complaint-2167282 Sat, 17 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Oil light appears when at a stop and goes off when accelerating. was told by mechanic this is a sensor problem common to my vehicle. https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-genesis https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-genesis#complaint-2167283 Sat, 17 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Oil light appears when at a stop and goes off when accelerating. was told by mechanic this is a sensor problem common to my vehicle. https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-genesis https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-genesis#complaint-2167284 Sat, 17 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Was told by mechanic their was a possibility for fire with the starter mechanism. https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-genesis https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-genesis#complaint-2167285 Sat, 17 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Was told by mechanic their was a possibility for fire with the starter mechanism. https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-genesis https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-genesis#complaint-2164952 Sat, 10 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Engine oil light comes on and turns back off. Car has 97,000 miles and has regular oil changes. https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-genesis https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-genesis#complaint-2158335 Wed, 17 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT Vehicle: 2015 Hyundai Genesis sedan (3.8L) Issue Type: Exterior Lighting / Electrical System Description of the Problem: I am reporting an intermittent electrical failure affecting the rear lighting and backup safety systems on my 2015 Hyundai Genesis. The vehicle’s reverse lights, tail lights, and backup camera intermittently fail and flicker, especially when the trunk is opened or moved. Thi https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-genesis https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-genesis#complaint-2158336 Wed, 17 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT Vehicle: 2015 Hyundai Genesis sedan (3.8L) Issue Type: Exterior Lighting / Electrical System Description of the Problem: I am reporting an intermittent electrical failure affecting the rear lighting and backup safety systems on my 2015 Hyundai Genesis. The vehicle’s reverse lights, tail lights, and backup camera intermittently fail and flicker, especially when the trunk is opened or moved. Thi https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-genesis https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-genesis#complaint-2158337 Wed, 17 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT Vehicle: 2015 Hyundai Genesis sedan (3.8L) Issue Type: Exterior Lighting / Electrical System Description of the Problem: I am reporting an intermittent electrical failure affecting the rear lighting and backup safety systems on my 2015 Hyundai Genesis. The vehicle’s reverse lights, tail lights, and backup camera intermittently fail and flicker, especially when the trunk is opened or moved. Thi https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-genesis https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-genesis#complaint-2157728 Tue, 16 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT Steering becomes stuck in a curve and doesn't return to center. This creates a very dangerous condition when the steering "unsticks" and causes the car to veer from side to side. Condition is caused by a failure inside the electric power steering rack. https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-genesis https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-genesis#complaint-2157473 Mon, 15 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT 2013 Hyundai Genesis sedan (BH) is experiencing the intermittent soft brake pedal and reduced braking pressure that matches the TSB 22-BR-001H for the HECU on 2009-2012 Genesis sedans. I took it to the local dealership but their mechanic said they could not recreate the condition. The ABS and ESC lights have both come on at times but I was told there are no stored codes. The tech noted that the https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-genesis https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-genesis#complaint-2157500 Mon, 15 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Genesis. The contact stated that while stopped at a stop light, the oil warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact depressed the accelerator pedal, and the vehicle started to sputter and then stalled. The contact restarted the vehicle and drove the vehicle to an independent mechanic. The mechanic diagnosed the vehicle with a defective oil pressur