Hyundai Genesis — YEARS TO AVOID
Data updated 2026-08-02. Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA.
Avoid: 2015, 2012 · Best bets: 2010, 2016, 2011, 2013
COMPLAINT HISTORY
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2009 | 234 |
| 2010 | 88 |
| 2011 | 121 |
| 2012 | 259 |
| 2013 | 126 |
| 2014 | 22 |
| 2015 | 289 |
| 2016 | 95 |
| 2018 | 3 |
EVERY YEAR, RANKED
| Year | Ranking | Complaints | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Not enough data | 3 | Only 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. |
| 2016 | Recommended | 95 | This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year. |
| 2015 | Avoid | 289 | 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 | 259 | This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year. |
| 2011 | Recommended | 121 | 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 | 234 | 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. |