Hyundai Genesis Engine Problems
Owners have filed 216 complaints with NHTSA about engine problems on the Hyundai Genesis across 8 model years. The 2012 model year has the most (68). The words owners use most often: “oil pressure” (6% of reports).
- 216engine complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 2mention a crash
- 3mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 23%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.
- Oil pressure: mentioned in 14 of 216 complaints (6%)
- Engine stalled: mentioned in 13 of 216 complaints (6%)
- Start button: mentioned in 12 of 216 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do engine problems happen?
Based on 153 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 216 complaints, 2 mention a crash, 6 a fire, 3 an injury.
Hyundai Genesis engine complaints by model year
| Model year | Engine complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Genesis | 27 | 28% | 16,500 |
| 2015 Genesis | 41 | 14% | 10,786 |
| 2014 Genesis | 6 | 27% | 62,000 |
| 2013 Genesis | 41 | 33% | 42,500 |
| 2012 Genesis | 68 | 26% | 62,000 |
| 2011 Genesis | 14 | 11% | 80,527 |
| 2010 Genesis | 6 | 7% | 77,500 |
| 2009 Genesis | 13 | 6% | 109,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists engine for the Hyundai Genesis. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
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…
Oil pressure switch in engine fails to accurately read oil pressure due to a lack of voltage, needing replacement. Causes driver to be unable to read proper oil pressure, leading to a possibility of fire through extreme overheating and friction-induced mechanical failure if the oil pressure is too…
Oil light keep coming on when the car is stopped or at the light and turns off when it's running mechanic says it's an oil pressure switch which is a common problem with this car. I read a lot of complaints about this but Hyundai is not doing anything.
The contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Genesis. The contact stated that while stopped at a traffic light or while the vehicle was in drive, the vehicle failed to move, and the engine shut off unexpectedly. Several unknown warning lights were illuminated on the instrument panel. To restart the vehicle, the…
The oil pressure light illuminates at low RPMs and turns off under a load or higher RPMs. In checking Hyundai Genesis forums, this is a common failure/fouling of the oil pressure switch. Oil level is fine; it is the switch that fails, giving the owner a false sense of low oil and potential…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Hyundai Genesiss have engine problems?
No. NHTSA has 216 owner complaints about engine 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 engine?
No recall currently lists engine for this vehicle.
What do owners say about engine problems on the Hyundai Genesis?
The most frequent phrase is “oil pressure”, in 14 of 216 complaints, followed by “engine stalled” (13).
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