Reliability
Hyundai

Genesis (2014)

2014 · Compact Sedan · 1 engine
22 NHTSA Complaints
0 Recalls
0 Fire Reports
4 Crash Reports
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Reliability Score

7.4 / 10

Reliability score

About as many owner complaints as similar compact sedans

The class average is 7.0. Based on complaints owners filed with NHTSA about the engine, transmission or drivetrain.

Owners filed 6 powertrain complaints. A typical compact sedan fleet of this size and age would have drawn about 6.

Scores this low have often eased: the three years after looked about 0.8 points better in the typical case.

Breakdown
Complaints overall6 complaints against about 6 for similar vehicles
7.4
Last three years
n/aNot enough data
Engine, transmission or drive unit failed or replaced
n/aNot enough data
Oil consumption, fuel in the oil or overheating
n/aNot enough data

Each line scores one view of the same complaints the same way, so the lines overlap. The mark on each bar is the class average. A line needs 20 expected complaints to show a number.

Similar vehicles are others in the same class, compared at the same age and in the same years. The score counts complaints owners filed with NHTSA, per vehicle built, which is different from the share of vehicles that fail. How the score is worked out

On the record

No serious powertrain recall covering 5% or more of this generation and no escalated investigation in NHTSA's files. Warranty extensions and settlements have not been researched.

Complaints by Engine Code

DOHC GDI LAMBDA II

3.8L
17 complaints 17.0 per year Gasoline
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Complaint Breakdown

engine
5
electrical
5
safety systems
4
brakes
2
fuel system
2
Show 2 additional engine variants with limited data
These engines appear in fewer than 10 owner complaints. A low count can mean a clean record, and it can also be a VIN-decode anomaly in NHTSA's data.

GDI TAU

5.0L
3 complaints 3.0 per year Gasoline
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Complaint Breakdown

brakes
1
exterior
1
other
1

Hyundai Genesis Unidentified Engine

2 complaints 2.0 per year
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Complaint Breakdown

other
1
engine
1

Owner Complaints by System

Complaints owners filed with NHTSA about the Hyundai Genesis, counted across every engine. A complaint can name more than one system.

Engine: 6 owner complaints
Electrical System: 5 owner complaints

NHTSA Safety Ratings About NHTSA ratings

Overall Not Rated
Frontal Crash
—
Side Crash
—
Rollover
5/5 (8.2% risk)
ESC: Standard FCW: No LDW: Optional
Overall Not Rated
Frontal Crash
—
Side Crash
—
Rollover
5/5 (9.5% risk)
ESC: Standard FCW: No LDW: Optional

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common 2014-2014 Hyundai Genesis complaints?

Owners have filed 22 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014-2014 Hyundai Genesis. The systems they name most often are the engine, the electrical system and the safety systems.

Is the 2014-2014 Hyundai Genesis a good used car?

That depends on the model year, the mileage and the maintenance history of the car in front of you. Owners have filed 22 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014-2014 Hyundai Genesis. Check which systems they name most often and whether a recall is still open on that car.

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2014-2014 Hyundai Genesis have?

NHTSA has 22 owner complaints on file for the 2014-2014 Hyundai Genesis as of the latest data pull. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect, and counts rise with sales.

What recalls affect the 2014-2014 Hyundai Genesis?

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2014-2014 Hyundai Genesis.

What should I check before buying a used Hyundai Genesis?

Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm every open recall has been done. Look hardest at the engine, the electrical system and the safety systems, the systems owners complain about most. Ask for maintenance records, have an independent mechanic inspect the car and run a vehicle history report for prior accidents and title issues.

What are the NHTSA crash test ratings for the Genesis?

The 2014 Hyundai Genesis received an overall N/A-star safety rating from NHTSA. Frontal crash: N/A stars. Side crash: N/A stars. Rollover: 5 stars (8.2% rollover probability). Electronic Stability Control: Standard. Forward Collision Warning: No. Lane Departure Warning: Optional. These ratings are based on standardized crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Data from NHTSA federal complaints database. 22 complaints analyzed. Data confidence: low. Last updated: 2026-10-12.

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