2018 Hyundai Genesis Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Aug 15, 2018 · 3 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Genesis years
Not enough data 9th of 10 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Hyundai Genesis. That ranks 9th out of 10 Genesis model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is wheels (2 complaints, 67%), typically at around 3,800 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Hyundai Genesis
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 2018 Hyundai Genesis problems

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

Wheels2 · ~3,800 mi
Tires1 · ~2,000 mi
Unknown or Other1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Wheels267%3,800——
Tires133%2,000——
Unknown or Other133%———

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2018, with 2 complaints
2017: 1201712018: 220182

n = 3 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2018 Hyundai Genesis recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2018 Hyundai Genesis.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

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 experienced 4 front tire failures with the continental procontact tx tires that are oem on the 2018 genesis g80 sport. All failures have been at highway speed with 2 complete sidewall failures and 2 blowouts. In each instance i had no warning and had to carefully move to the right shoulder…

Wheels · received Aug 15, 2018 · NHTSA complaint 11120037

BRAND NEW TRAILER. VALVE STEMS IN TIRES RATED AT MAX 80PSI. TIRES AND DOT LABEL BOTH REQUIRE TIRES TO BE INFLATED TO 110PSI COLD. VALVE STEM FAILED CAUSING TIRE TO RAPIDLY DEFLATE CAUSING TIRE TO SHRED AND CATCH ON FIRE ON THE FREEWAY. TRAILER BEGAN TO SWAY UNCONTROLLABLY ALMOST CAUSING AN…

Tires · received Jul 26, 2018 · NHTSA complaint 11113856

2018 genesis g80, purchased with less than 20 miles. Within a week of driving, was told i the reason for my car driving off...i needed new rotors. The following week driving and glass from my sunroof was falling on me. I contacted napleton's hyundai in wpb. They informed me to contact roadside…

Unknown or Other · received Nov 5, 2017 · NHTSA complaint 11043600

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2018 Hyundai Genesis?

Owners most often report wheels, tires, unknown or other problems. The top one, wheels, accounts for 2 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2018 Hyundai Genesis?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2018 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 2018 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.