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Hyundai Genesis CoupeModel year report

2015 Hyundai Genesis Coupe Problems

Complaints
16filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
29,000miles, 7 complaints with mileage
Recalls
3campaigns on record
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
—no overall rating published
EPA fuel economy
19 mpgcombined, 3.8L 6-cyl RWD · 16 city / 25 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2015 Hyundai Genesis Coupe (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 16 consumer complaints for the 2015 Hyundai Genesis Coupe. The part named most often is brakes, with 4 complaints (25% of the total), followed by engine (4) and electrical system (3). 7 of the complaints include a mileage, and 86% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 29,000 miles. Of all complaints, 2 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 52 technical service bulletins for this model year. Brakes complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the control unit/module and 2 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Engine complaints overlap with 4 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Brakes: “My car was leaking brake fluid but no spots on ground. My brakes started locking and not work at all. After having car serviced multiple times my brakes completly stopped all together. Left for mechanic and my car in the engine bay caught fire. Burned completly for total loss. ABS modularor had recall causing engine bay fires. Was wondering if this was why”

NHTSA complaint #11624370, filed 2024-11

Engine: “While driving I noticed an engine noise/rattle about 3000RPM. The engine seemed to run fine but was making this abnormal noise. At 73,083 miles I towed the car to the Hyundai dealer. They found an anomaly in cylinder #5 and recommended engine replacement but refused warranty powertrain coverage because I am not the original owner. They also refused goodwill coverage even though this is a known issue with Hyundai engines.”

NHTSA complaint #11530386, filed 2023-07

Electrical system: “After refueling my vehicle on the evening of 11/09/2017, the headlights would not come on using the auto-on feature. They did work when switched to on . The rear lights did not work when the brake pedal was pressed, nor when the headlights were on. The turn signals only worked in the front, but did make an audible sound. The doors would not lock and the seat belt light was on constant and the seat belt chime was audible for (15) minutes of the (30) minute drive. The interior lights (dash) were at full brightness and could not be dimmed. The factory GPS was locked in preparing mode. …”

NHTSA complaint #11045097, filed 2017-11, 29,020 miles

Fuel system: “Throttle stall when at a stop turning into on coming traffic it has a hesitation for two to three seconds before it throttles up.Hyundai dealer says this is normal due to the traction control thinking the tire will start spinning loseing traction.this problem is going to get me rear ended.this problem is all over the internet Hyundai corporate will not respond to email requests about the problem. Vehicle has 5500 miles an has been doing this since I drove it off the lot brand new.”

NHTSA complaint #10972242, filed 2017-04, 100 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

86% of the 7 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 23,795 and 29,020 miles.

14%0–1029%10–2543%25–5014%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (7 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 29,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: rising. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

201620172018202120222023202472025
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2015 Hyundai Genesis Coupe version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Genesis Coupe RWD3.8L 6-cyl8-speed automatic162519$4,350
Genesis Coupe RWD3.8L 6-cyl6-speed manual162419$4,350

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2015 Hyundai Genesis Coupe → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 52 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 52 bulletins →

Other model years of the Hyundai Genesis Coupe

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2016710,4102—19—Not enough data
20151629,0003—19—Rising
20142251,7573—21—Stable
20137480,0004—21Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years)Rising
20121149,2503—23—Not enough data
20112453,0004—23—Rising
20106823,6103—23Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years)Falling

All Hyundai Genesis Coupe model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2015 Hyundai Genesis Coupe have?

NHTSA recorded 16 consumer complaints for the 2015 Hyundai Genesis Coupe as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2015 Hyundai Genesis Coupe is reported most often?

Brakes is named most often, in 4 complaints (25% of the total), followed by engine with 4.

Has the 2015 Hyundai Genesis Coupe been recalled?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2015 Hyundai Genesis Coupe get?

The EPA rates the 2015 Hyundai Genesis Coupe (Genesis Coupe, 3.8L 6-cyl) at 19 mpg combined, 16 city and 25 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,350 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2015 Hyundai Genesis Coupe reported?

Among the 7 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 29,000 miles and the middle half falls between 23,795 and 29,020 miles; 86% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.