Hyundai Genesis Power Train Problems
Owners have filed 114 complaints with NHTSA about power train problems on the Hyundai Genesis across 7 model years. The 2012 model year has the most (39). The words owners use most often: “pedal depressed” (6% of reports).
- 114power train complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 17%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.
- Pedal depressed: mentioned in 7 of 114 complaints (6%)
- Unable duplicate: mentioned in 6 of 114 complaints (5%)
At what mileage do power train problems happen?
Based on 88 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 114 complaints, 1 an injury.
Hyundai Genesis power train complaints by model year
| Model year | Power Train complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Genesis | 10 | 10% | 28,150 |
| 2015 Genesis | 22 | 8% | 31,400 |
| 2013 Genesis | 21 | 17% | 31,550 |
| 2012 Genesis | 39 | 15% | 50,000 |
| 2011 Genesis | 7 | 6% | 17,560 |
| 2010 Genesis | 5 | 6% | 12,750 |
| 2009 Genesis | 10 | 4% | 26,495 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
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.
Noticed after driving my Hyundai genesis and once running for roughly 15-20 mins once the engine has warmed up I noticed a bounce feeling coming from the front end(I thought)and then noticed my speed dropped and when pressure was apply to the gas pedal it wouldnât go, as the car slowed down by…
My 2016 Hyundai Genesis started flashing a code stating âCheck PSBâ only a week after buying the car. PSB means Pre-active Seat Belt. The seat belts somehow interlink with the fuel pump. My car has a faulty fuel pump module, causing the PSB warning to flash, even when the vehicle is in motion…
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 vehicle exhibits a severe vibration and shaking at normal highway speeds, most notably around 70â80 mph. The condition is repeatable and occurs during steady freeway driving. The vibration is strong enough that the vehicle feels unstable and unsafe to operate at typical highway speeds. This…
Oil Pressure Light comes on when car is up to temp and idling. Took to dealership on 2/5 and they believe it is the sensor and quoted $1500.00 to replace it.
Frequently asked questions
Do all Hyundai Genesiss have power train problems?
No. NHTSA has 114 owner complaints about power train 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 power train?
Yes: 1 safety recall list power train. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about power train problems on the Hyundai Genesis?
The most frequent phrase is “pedal depressed”, in 7 of 114 complaints, followed by “unable duplicate” (6).
Other Hyundai Genesis problems
- Electrical System problems (272)
- Service Brakes problems (220)
- Engine problems (216)
- Exterior Lighting problems (131)
See all Hyundai Genesis problems.