2015 Hyundai Genesis Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 1%of 291 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 68,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the seats of the 2015 Hyundai Genesis, 1% of the 291 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 68,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The car cut off on my twice different days while I was driving on one of the freeway once while turning into my drivingway 3rd I tried to start my car this morning started less than a mili second and would not turned back on”
NHTSA complaint #11384273, filed 2020-12, 68,000 miles“My car spontaneously caught fire while in a parking lot. I had left it for approximately 45 minutes. When I returned and opened the trunk, smoke began pouring out. Frightened, I called 911. The fire department came. When they opened the driver door, much more smoke poured out. My car continued to smoke I believe for a long time. I was ill for several days with headache and asthma as I am a senior and have scarred lungs. A mechanic later determined that the passenger car motor had burst into fire. He said the motor, seat, carpet and seat belt were beyond repair. No warning lights ever came on. …”
NHTSA complaint #11577327, filed 2024-03“Driver power seat loss of seat back recline position range. Can not adjust seatback forward enough and need to sit closer to steering wheel which is uncomfortable, not safe and too close to the gas and brake pedals. Motor assembly was replaced in 2020 and stopped working approximately year later again 11/4/21.”
NHTSA complaint #11479298, filed 2022-08“The contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Genesis. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V664000 (Seats); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue.”
NHTSA complaint #11773972, filed 2026-10Related recalls
- 26V664000Oct 8, 2026Hyundai Motor America (Genesis) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Hyundai Genesis, and 2017-2020 Genesis G80 vehicles. The front power seat motors may overheat…Covers: Hyundai Genesis 2015–2016, Genesis G80 2017–2020
Related service bulletins
- 10173550Mar 26, 2020Some vehicles may experience seat noise and/or possible wobble movement from the seat bottom when the vehicle is turning. This bulletin describes the procedure to install an…
- 10172229Feb 28, 2020Certain 2015-2016 Genesis (DH) vehicles may have a condition where the seat backboard comes loose. This bulletin describes the procedure to replace the seat backboard clip.
- 10167755Oct 8, 2019Certain 2015-2016 Genesis (DH) vehicles may have a condition where the seat backboard comes loose. This bulletin describes the procedure to replace the seat backboard clip.
- 10167238Oct 8, 2019Certain 2015-2016 Genesis (DH) vehicles may have a condition where the seat backboard comes loose. This bulletin describes the procedure to replace the seat backboard clip.
- 10165459Aug 13, 2019This bulletin describes the procedure to replace the seat backboard clip. Some vehicles may experience the seat backboard coming loose.
- 10126996Dec 15, 2017This bulletin describes the procedure to replace the front seat cushion tilt pipe housing. If wobble, and/or noise occurs from the front seat track assembly, it is recommended to…
Seats: other model years
Other parts of the 2015 Hyundai Genesis
111 complaintsExterior lighting
43 complaintsEngine
41 complaintsOther or unknown
41 complaintsSteering
29 complaintsBrakes
23 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
22 complaintsBody and structure
20 complaintsWheels
12 complaintsVehicle speed control
11 complaintsFuel system
10 complaintsAir bags
9 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2015 Hyundai Genesis
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.
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