2015 Hyundai Genesis Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 22about this part
- Share
- 8%of 291 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 31,400miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 22 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2015 Hyundai Genesis, 8% of the 291 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 31,400 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“This is an ongoing safety issue that I've tried to get the dealership to address. From a stop or slow idle, the engine exhibits acceleration hesitation. This hesitation lasts up to 2 seconds and when trying to merge into traffic has nearly resulted in accidents numerous times. I believe a Hyundai whistle-blower came forward recently to expose this ongoing issue but Hyundai has yet to address it.”
NHTSA complaint #10991746, filed 2017-05, 5,000 miles“I was driving and car shut off engine itself and get unresponsive in traffic. I push brake and put car in parking then I push start bottom and continue driving. The car is just 11264. I want to know if Hyundai is going to recall this car because a friend of mine have same car and happen same thing.”
NHTSA complaint #10991090, filed 2017-05, 11,264 miles“While in park my car shifts in reverse, the gear does not visibly go in the reverse position but the car starts rolling in reverse. You can feel this happen. Also while at a stop light I felt the car jerk I had my foot on break. Also can smell moisture even when windows are closed.”
NHTSA complaint #10953763, filed 2017-02, 31,400 miles“The vehicle briefly shut down on its own for no apparent reason while in motion at rate of 25mph at nighttime, the vehicle turned back on a second later as if nothing happened. The cause of the shut down is unknown and could have caused an accident had I not been on an empty road. While the vehicle was off, I had no control over power steering or accelerating, the entire vehicle became unresponsive with the both the entire instrument panel and exterior lights off.”
NHTSA complaint #10950356, filed 2017-02, 7,300 miles“Same issue as many others. Driving at a medium speed & all of a sudden the RPM's race up & when the transmission shifts in it bangs violently like either someone hit you or you hit a really deep pothole. Whenever I take it in for maintenance I ask them if they've heard anything about the issue & it's always no. And since we can't reproduce the issue on the fly there's nothing to look at. If Hyundai doesn't come up with an answer soon I'm going to dump it, it's potentially dangerous when it leaps forward.”
NHTSA complaint #11062021, filed 2018-01, 10,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10253275Apr 9, 2024This TSB provides a procedure to diagnose and replace, if necessary, an automatic transmission with Incorrect Ratio DTC (transmission clutch slip in gear above limit) listed on…
- 10204249Nov 8, 2021This bulletin describes the procedure to replace the 35R and 4&OD solenoids for a shift flare and/or harsh shift during the 2~3, 3~4 or 4~5 upshift.
- 10180995Sep 24, 2020The bulletin describes the procedure to measure and set propeller shaft angles to optimize driveline vibration performance on certain 2015-2016MY 3.8L AWD G80 (DH) vehicles.
- 10174807Apr 17, 2020The automatic transmission warranty repair policy authorizes in-dealership repairs of the following components for both OEM (new) and remanufactured automatic transmissions:
- 10170511Dec 17, 2019If you are servicing a vehicle with a transmission slipping concern, follow the Service Procedure shown below and perform a stall test. This TSB provides a procedure to test each…
- 10167235Oct 7, 2019This bulletin provides information regarding the changes in the timing chain and the crankshaft sprockets on certain Azera (HG), Santa Fe/Santa Fe XL (NC), Genesis (BH/DH)…
- 10163286Jun 12, 2019This bulletin provides a procedure to diagnose an 8-speed automatic transaxle with a harsh and/or delayed shift using GDS.
- 10161685May 6, 2019The procedure describes the procedure to check the ATF level for 8-speed Rear-Wheel-Drive vehicles.
- 10160100Apr 15, 2019When servicing a vehicle with a ?Check Engine light? and any of the DTCs listed below, follow the Service Procedure and replace the related solenoid and E-module.
- 10160098Apr 15, 2019This bulletin provides the procedure to write the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) during the replacement of the Engine Control Module (ECM) or Powertrain Control Module…
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
Other parts of the 2015 Hyundai Genesis
111 complaintsExterior lighting
43 complaintsEngine
41 complaintsOther or unknown
41 complaintsSteering
29 complaintsBrakes
23 complaintsBody and structure
20 complaintsWheels
12 complaintsVehicle speed control
11 complaintsFuel system
10 complaintsAir bags
9 complaintsTires
8 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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