Hyundai

Genesis

Large Cars · model years 2009 to 2016

Includes Genesis, Genesis AWD, Genesis Coupe and 1 more as listed by the EPA.

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The verdict

Worst year: 2015. complaints: 306, about 1.9x this model's typical 162; recalls: 9, about 1.8x this model's typical 5.

Year by year

Year by year summary for the Hyundai Genesis
Year	Trims	MPG	HP	Fuel cost	Recalls	Complaints	Investigations	TSBs	Top complaints
2009	2Gas	20	no data	$3,500	3	235	0	no data	SERVICE BRAKES 36%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 9%, EXTERIOR LIGHTING 8%
complaints: 235, about 3.6x this model's typical 65 recalls: 3, below this model's typical 5 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 3 complaints reporting a fire: 2 Score: 26 of 100, where higher is better.
2010	6Gas	21	298	$2,950	5	156	1	79	SERVICE BRAKES 17%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 11%, POWER TRAIN 11%
complaints: 156, below this model's typical 194 recalls: 5, in line with this model's typical 5 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 12 Score: 63 of 100, where higher is better. Theft rate: 0.9 per 1,000 produced (federal data, last published for 2014).
2011	6Gas	20.5	298	$3,150	6	146	2 (1 open)	71	UNKNOWN OR OTHER 15%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 10%, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 10%
complaints: 146, below this model's typical 194 recalls: 6, above this model's typical 5 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 9 complaints reporting a fire: 4 NHTSA advised parking the 2011 model year outdoors over fire risk open NHTSA investigations: 1 Score: 23 of 100, where higher is better.
2012	7Gas	20	306	$3,200	5	271	2 (1 open)	102	ENGINE 19%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 13%, POWER TRAIN 10%
complaints: 271, above this model's typical 227 recalls: 5, in line with this model's typical 5 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 6 complaints reporting a fire: 1 NHTSA advised parking the 2012 model year outdoors over fire risk open NHTSA investigations: 1 Score: 20 of 100, where higher is better. Theft rate: 1.1 per 1,000 produced (federal data, last published for 2014).
2013	5Gas	21	333	$3,650	4	200	1 (1 open)	104	ENGINE 23%, SERVICE BRAKES 12%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 10%
complaints: 200, above this model's typical 162 recalls: 4, below this model's typical 5 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 17 complaints reporting a fire: 7 NHTSA advised parking the 2013 model year outdoors over fire risk open NHTSA investigations: 1 Score: 17 of 100, where higher is better. Theft rate: 1.4 per 1,000 produced (federal data, last published for 2014).
2014	5Gas	21	333	$3,650	3	44	1 (1 open)	69	ENGINE 25%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 11%, POWER TRAIN 11%
complaints: 44, below this model's typical 162 recalls: 3, below this model's typical 5 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 3 complaints reporting a fire: 3 NHTSA advised parking the 2014 model year outdoors over fire risk open NHTSA investigations: 1 Score: 44 of 100, where higher is better. Theft rate: 0.9 per 1,000 produced (federal data, last published for 2014).
2015	5Gas	19	348	$4,050	9	306	1 (1 open)	113	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 26%, ENGINE 10%, EXTERIOR LIGHTING 10%
complaints: 306, about 1.9x this model's typical 162 recalls: 9, about 1.8x this model's typical 5 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 8 complaints reporting a fire: 5 NHTSA advised parking the 2015 model year outdoors over fire risk open NHTSA investigations: 1 Score: 0 of 100, where higher is better.
2016	5Gas	19	348	$4,050	5	104	1 (1 open)	80	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 21%, ENGINE 19%, UNKNOWN OR OTHER 9%
complaints: 104, below this model's typical 162 recalls: 5, in line with this model's typical 5 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 8 complaints reporting a fire: 4 NHTSA advised parking the 2016 model year outdoors over fire risk open NHTSA investigations: 1 Score: 29 of 100, where higher is better.

How the numbers moved

Combined MPG, median2009: 20 to 2016: 19

Owner complaints2009: 235 to 2016: 104

How we score each year

We compare each year of the Hyundai Genesis to the model's own typical numbers, not to other cars. A year reads solid when its recalls, owner complaints, and federal investigations sit at or below what is typical for this model, mixed when some of those numbers run above typical, and avoid when they run far above it. Deaths, reported fires, and an NHTSA advisory to park outside count against a year no matter what this model's baseline looks like.

A year is scored only when NHTSA has both complaint and recall counts for it. Complaint data often lags for the newest years, so a recent year can read not enough data even while its recall count already shows in the table. When the history is too thin, we say not enough data instead of guessing. Service bulletins are routine maintenance guidance from the manufacturer and do not lower a year's score.

Scores run 0 to 100, higher is better. Recall, complaint, and investigation figures come from NHTSA records. Fuel economy, fuel cost, and horsepower figures come from the EPA, shown as the median across the year's trims.

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.