Hyundai Genesis years to avoid
Every Hyundai Genesis model year on file (2012-2016), ranked worst to best by severity index - the share of owner complaints that report a crash, fire, injury or fatality.
2013
Worst year on file
99.3
Severity index
Engine
Most-reported system
2012
Cleanest year on file
Ranked worst to best
| # | Model year | Severity | Complaints | Most-reported system |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2013 Hyundai Genesis | 99.3 High | 195 | Engine |
| 2 | 2014 Hyundai Genesis | 82.1 High | 23 | Engine |
| 3 | 2016 Hyundai Genesis | 69.9 Medium | 96 | Electrical System |
| 4 | 2015 Hyundai Genesis | 48.0 Medium | 306 | Electrical System |
| 5 | 2012 Hyundai Genesis | 39.7 Low | 270 | Engine |
A high rank here means a larger share of this year's complaints described a crash, fire or injury - not that the vehicle is unsafe to drive, and not a reliability or repair-cost rating. Complaint counts are not normalised by units sold.
Hyundai Genesis complaints and recalls by year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crashes | Fires | Severity | Most-reported system |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 270 | 2 | 8 | 1 | 39.7 Low | ENGINE |
| 2013 | 195 | 0 | 15 | 6 | 99.3 High | ENGINE |
| 2014 | 23 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 82.1 High | ENGINE |
| 2015 | 306 | 7 | 10 | 5 | 48.0 Medium | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| 2016 | 96 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 69.9 Medium | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
Source. NHTSA public complaint and recall APIs. Complaint counts are not normalised by units sold; a high-volume seller will attract more filings than a rare trim.