MYRModel Year Report

Hyundai Genesis — years to avoid

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA.

2 model years to avoid, 1 to watch and 3 best bets. Tap a year to see its problem areas, recalls and buy-smart checklist.

Avoid2 years

Caution1 year

Best bets3 years

Complaint history

2008: 1 complaint, Not enough data 2008 2009: 235 complaints, Caution 2010: 88 complaints, Recommended 2010 2011: 122 complaints, Recommended 2012: 260 complaints, Avoid 2012 2013: 126 complaints, Recommended 2014: 22 complaints, Not enough data 2015: 290 complaints, Avoid 2015 2016: 97 complaints, Recommended 2018: 3 complaints, Not enough data 2018 2015 · 290
2008: 1 complaint, Not enough data 2008 2009: 235 complaints, Caution 2009 2010: 88 complaints, Recommended 2010 2011: 122 complaints, Recommended 2011 2012: 260 complaints, Avoid 2012 2013: 126 complaints, Recommended 2013 2014: 22 complaints, Not enough data 2014 2015: 290 complaints, Avoid 2015 2016: 97 complaints, Recommended 2016 2017 2018: 3 complaints, Not enough data 2018 2015 · 290
2008: 1 complaint, Not enough data 2008 2009: 235 complaints, Caution 2009 2010: 88 complaints, Recommended 2010 2011: 122 complaints, Recommended 2011 2012: 260 complaints, Avoid 2012 2013: 126 complaints, Recommended 2013 2014: 22 complaints, Not enough data 2014 2015: 290 complaints, Avoid 2015 2016: 97 complaints, Recommended 2016 2017 2018: 3 complaints, Not enough data 2018 2015 · 290
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Every year, ranked

Newest first. Find your year, then open it for the full report.

YearRankingComplaintsCompared with a typical year
2018 ○ Not enough data 3 Only 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2017 No NHTSA records on file — this model year may not have been sold, or no complaints, recalls or investigations were ever filed against it.
2016 ▲ Recommended 97 This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
2015 ■ Avoid 290 This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.
2014 ○ Not enough data 22 Only 22 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2013 ● Recommended 126 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
2012 ■ Avoid 260 This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.
2011 ▲ Recommended 122 This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
2010 ▲ Recommended 88 This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
2009 ◆ Caution 235 This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.
2008 ○ Not enough data 1 Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict.
How the rankings work

Each model year’s distinct NHTSA complaint count is compared with the median of the same model’s other eligible years.

  • ▲ Recommended

    At least 30% fewer complaints than the model’s typical year.

  • ● Recommended

    Within 30% of the model’s typical year.

  • ◆ Caution

    30% to 100% more complaints than the typical year.

  • ■ Avoid

    More than double the complaints of the typical year.

  • ○ Not enough data

    Fewer than 30 complaints on file, or too few other years to compare with — too few for a fair verdict.

Recalls

10

recalls on file across every Hyundai Genesis model year.

Open a year above to see that year’s own recalls, investigations, and remedies.

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