Body complaints by model year
Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (doors, hood, frame, rust, paint and trim).
Mileage when the problem started
What owners report
About a month before the incident, the vehicle was fully imspected in official dealership, no issues reported. A few days before the incident, the wipers started working with the engine off; I scheduled an appointment for an inspection. The vehicle was leased with about 10 months left on the lease. On April 13, 2018 after driving for 1,5-2 hours, I parked it and went to the office for 10-15 minutes; on my way back to the vehicle I heard the fire trucks coming; as I was approaching my vehicle I realized that my vehicle was on fire. The inspector reported the engine explosion due to manufacturers problem. So basically happy to be alive as nobody knows what would had happened with me and my kids in the vehicle driving on a highway; so after more than 3,5 months Hyundai finncial still did not close the case although they stated that they are in the process of paying off the vehicle. …
This is awful, I was just driving on a sunny Sunday and I heard the wind and start wondering what is causing it. Then I opened the sunroof window and pieces of glass started to fall over my head and all over my car. This is ridiculous, why Hyundai is using so cheap glass that explodes when driving under normal circumstances? They need to be accountable for that and admitted they have a problem. I research online, and there's a lawsuit in which they agreed to fix it but who knows, that was in 2019. I will take it to the dealership, but the experience isn't a pleasant one.
The contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Genesis. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the driver's side rear door failed to open. The contact entered the vehicle and attempted to open the driver's side rear door; however the door failed to open. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the vehicle was diagnosed with a failed rear driver's side door handle. The contact was informed that the rear driver's side door handle and door panel needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 63,500.
In July 2023, the driver's side passenger door stopped opening for no reason. There was no damage nor was there an accident. Upon researching this issue, I learned that this is a common problem for the 2015 Hyundai Genesis models. It is not safe to have passengers ride in the vehicle as they could not get out in the event of a flood, fire or accident. On July 20, 2023, I contacted Hyundai Motor America and was assigned Case No. 21756483. Max, National Consumer Affairs, Hyundai Motor America, [phone] xX65522, was assigned. On August 4, 2023, Max scheduled an appointment at Roseville Hyundai for September 29, 2023. No repairs were performed nor was a clear diagnosis made as Hyundai did not if indicate it would pay for the repairs. …
The contact owns a 2014 Hyundai Genesis Coupe. The contact stated that he noticed water in the trunk of the vehicle. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The contact was concerned about mold and an electrical failure from the water intrusion inside the trunk of the vehicle. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.
Went to drive 18 minutes away from where I originally parked to get something to eat. When I came back to my original parking spot, I went into work. Thirty minutes later, my car was on fire and completely gone.
SUNROOF GLASS SHATTERED WHILE DRIVING ON INTERSTATE 295 JACKSONVILLE,FL FOR REASONS UNKNOWN. Luckily interior sunroof shade was pulled close or the shattered glass fragments would have fallen on passengers heads, The sunroof OEM is a powered sunroof that was in closed position and is not used or opened often. Outside weather at time was DAY LIGHT about 4:45pm no rain temp about 55 degrees. Called local Hyundai dealer to see if there were any open recalls & TSB's related to the sunroof shattering. They said none. I have pictures if needed. I tried to upload them but your website kicked me out when I hit the upload link below.
My daughter got hit by 2 cars and only the headrest popped opened but no airbags went off. A car hit the car behind her, she was a complete stop, the car that hit the car behind her then hit her on the passenger side (almost like a t-bone). She now has a lot of shoulder, neck and spine issues from getting slammed into the drivers door. If the side airbag would have gone off, she would not be in so much pain from getting hit from behind and 2 seconds later got hit from the side. I see lots of issues on the coupe but not on the sedan models & I feel that others should know this too. Also, colorado police forgot to put passenger in her car on the report and they refuse to fix it. Her passenger took the hit on passenger door and they had to pull the other car out of my daughters car. …
Frequently asked questions
Which Hyundai Genesis years have body problems?
By NHTSA complaints, the 2015 (21), 2010 (6), 2011 (6) and 2016 (6) model years. Body complaints make up 7% of all complaints for the 2015.
Is there a recall for Hyundai Genesis body problems?
No. NHTSA lists no body & structure recall for any Hyundai Genesis model year. A widespread problem may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin, so ask a dealer.
At what mileage do Hyundai Genesis body problems start?
Across all years, half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 37,000 miles; 70% happened before 50,000 miles.
What part fails most often?
Owners most often name the body (42 mentions), followed by the interior panels › dashboard (1).
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.