Hyundai Genesis Electrical System Problems
Owners have filed 272 complaints with NHTSA about electrical system problems on the Hyundai Genesis across 8 model years. The 2015 model year has the most (111). The words owners use most often: “turn signal” (8% of reports).
- 272electrical system complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 2mention a crash
- 3mention an injury
- 3related recalls
- 32%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Turn signal: mentioned in 23 of 272 complaints (8%)
- Electrical contacted: mentioned in 14 of 272 complaints (5%)
At what mileage do electrical system problems happen?
Based on 169 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 272 complaints, 2 mention a crash, 9 a fire, 3 an injury.
Hyundai Genesis electrical system complaints by model year
| Model year | Electrical System complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Genesis | 29 | 30% | 50,000 |
| 2015 Genesis | 111 | 38% | 44,500 |
| 2014 Genesis | 4 | 18% | 58,000 |
| 2013 Genesis | 17 | 13% | 41,500 |
| 2012 Genesis | 49 | 19% | 55,500 |
| 2011 Genesis | 19 | 16% | 71,323 |
| 2010 Genesis | 14 | 16% | 50,000 |
| 2009 Genesis | 29 | 12% | 68,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (3)
Electrical system:starter assembly:solenoidPark outside
Model years: 2015, 2016
Problem: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Genesis, 2017-2019 Genesis G80, Genesis G90, and 2019 Genesis G70 vehicles. Water may enter the starter solenoid and cause an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
Risk: An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will install a remedy relay kit in the engine junction box, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 15, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's numbers for this recall are 254(H) and 018G(G).
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
Model years: 2015
Problem: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2015 Genesis sedans manufactured February 1, 2015, through May 20, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with a seven-inch TFT-LCD instrument cluster that may display an incorrect vehicle speed or may illuminate all of the warning lights or not illuminate a warning light that needs to be lit.
Risk: If the instrument cluster displays the vehicle speed or illuminates the warning lights incorrectly there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Fix: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will update the instrument cluster software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on September 30, 2016. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 147.
Exterior lighting:tail lights; electrical system; power train:automatic transmission:gear position indication (prndl)
Model years: 2015
Problem: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2015 Genesis vehicles manufactured February 21, 2014, to January 24, 2015. Water may leak into the rear combination lamp assemblies and cause an incorrect gear display on the instrument panel or a delay in the engagement of the selected gear when the vehicle is shifted from Park to Reverse or Drive.
Risk: If the incorrect gear is being displayed, the vehicle may move in an unintended direction, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will apply pads to prevent water intrusion into the combination lamp housing, free of charge. The recall began on April 14, 2015. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-671-3059. Hyundai's number for this recall is 128.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
See attached document for complaint.
The contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Genesis. The contact stated that while his niece was attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed with an internal leak causing the starter to burn and the wiring harness to melt. The…
Starter wiring burned and caused a small, localized fire in the engine compartment of the vehicle. Replacement of the starter assembly along with related engine wiring harness is necessary for vehicle operation. After mechanic review, it was determined the vehicle will catch fire upon attempt to…
The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Genesis. The contact stated that after parking the vehicle in a nearby parking lot, upon returning, there was heavy black smoke coming from under the front passengerâs side seat. Upon further inspection, the contact burned his right hand while attempting to check…
UNKNOWN, The car lose electricity, shutting down by itself, when I press start engine, or when I shut down engine, recently car shuts off while I drive it on highway, it didn't start until I jump start it, also it shows lights of ABS, and brakes auto hold, cruise control not working.
Frequently asked questions
Do all Hyundai Genesiss have electrical system problems?
No. NHTSA has 272 owner complaints about electrical system for the Hyundai Genesis. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Hyundai Genesis electrical system?
Yes: 3 safety recalls list electrical system. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about electrical system problems on the Hyundai Genesis?
The most frequent phrase is “turn signal”, in 23 of 272 complaints, followed by “electrical contacted” (14).
Other Hyundai Genesis problems
- Service Brakes problems (220)
- Engine problems (216)
- Exterior Lighting problems (131)
- Power Train problems (114)
See all Hyundai Genesis problems.