2014 Hyundai Genesis Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Apr 12, 2024 · 22 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Genesis years
Far fewer complaints than other years 8th of 10 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 22 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Hyundai Genesis. That ranks 8th out of 10 Genesis model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (6 complaints, 27%), typically at around 62,000 miles. Complaints mention 4 crashes, 3 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

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2009 Hyundai Genesis photographed at the 2008 New York Auto Show .. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2014 Hyundai Genesis problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Engine6 · ~62,000 mi
Vehicle Speed Control5 · ~44,500 mi
Electrical System4 · ~58,000 mi
Exterior Lighting3 · ~27,500 mi
Service Brakes3
Air Bags2 · ~92,500 mi
Forward Collision Avoidance2
Fuel/propulsion System2 · ~2 mi
Electronic Stability Control (esc)1 · ~136,000 mi
Seat Belts1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Engine627%62,000——
Vehicle Speed Control523%44,500——
Electrical System418%58,000——
Exterior Lighting314%27,500——
Service Brakes314%———
Air Bags29%92,500——
Forward Collision Avoidance29%———
Fuel/propulsion System29%2——
Electronic Stability Control (esc)15%136,000——
Seat Belts15%———
Seats15%90,000——
Wheels15%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2019, with 6 complaints
2017: 5201752018: 2201822019: 6201962020: 3202032021: 1202112023: 4202342024: 120241

n = 22 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2014 Hyundai Genesis recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2014 Hyundai Genesis.

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Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

I have had intermittent brake pedal to the floor issue for the past two years. It started off occasionally, but turned into daily. It's very very dangerous as the brakes barely work. To remedy, I had the brake rotors and pads changed, brake fluid flushed. Did not fix the issue. Had the Master…

Service Brakes · received Apr 12, 2024 · NHTSA complaint 11582499

All my dash lites came on dealership said the HECU unit was bad not under recall the coup is but the 4 door isn’t I’ve been waiting a month for part on backorder can’t drive my car too dangerous brakes may not work if my sedan is not under recall then why are the parts on backorder with no…

Service Brakes · received Dec 26, 2023 · NHTSA complaint 11561810

My HECU unit failed at only 61k miles. My car is a sedan not a coup, so Hyundai does not want to cover it under the recall. This is redicules, my safety is at steak

Service Brakes · received Dec 22, 2023 · NHTSA complaint 11561447

HECU failure only has 61k this is an ongoing issue with Hyundai. Hyundai covers the 2014 coup, but not the sedan in a recall for this issue. I don’t understand the difference.

Forward Collision Avoidance · received Dec 3, 2023 · NHTSA complaint 11558178

It's termed as a "Dead Pedal" with the accelerator pedal sensor as to when the accelerator pedal is applied to move the car, the signal to apply gas to the engine to move it , doe's not happen, and the car will not move, momentarily causing a very unsafe situation in traffic. this problem is…

Electrical System · received May 23, 2023 · NHTSA complaint 11523440

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2014 Hyundai Genesis?

Owners most often report engine, vehicle speed control, electrical system problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 6 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2014 Hyundai Genesis?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2014 Hyundai Genesis a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Genesis model years, the 2014 has far fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.