What are the most common problems with the 2014 Hyundai Genesis?

The engine group has the most complaints at 16, followed by brakes and power train. See the Problems section above.

Does the 2014 Hyundai Genesis have recalls?

Yes, the by-year fact shows recalls on file. The Recalls section on this page lists them with the repair status.

How many miles can the 2014 Hyundai Genesis last?

We cannot say from this data. NHTSA complaints are unverified owner reports. See the Problems section for what owners describe.

What is the gas mileage of the 2014 Hyundai Genesis?

See the Fuel economy section on this page. It is built from EPA data.

Is the 2014 Hyundai Genesis reliable?

The file holds 44 complaints, with engine reports the biggest group. These are owner reports, not a reliability score, so read the Problems section for detail.

2014 Hyundai Genesis Problems, Recalls and MPG

NHTSA has 44 owner complaints on file for the 2014 Hyundai Genesis^[1]. The engine group is the biggest, with 16 complaints^[2].

44owner complaints^[1]

3recalls^[3]

18–22MPG combined (EPA)^[4]

Problems
Recalls
Fuel economy
Safety
Engine and size
By year
Verdict
FAQ

Most reported problems

Here are the complaint groups in the stories we read, biggest first.

Engine. 16 complaints^[2]. Owners describe the engine cutting out without warning while driving, sometimes at low speed and sometimes on the highway. Some say the dealer could not find the cause. The group counts 3 fires^[2].
Brakes. 9 complaints^[5]. Owners describe waiting for repair parts after a recall notice. Others say a failed brake control unit left them with warning lights and a car they felt was unsafe to drive.
Power Train. 7 complaints^[6]. Owners describe grinding when shifting gears and loud noises from under the car. One story ends with parts lying on the road.
Electrical System. 7 complaints^[7]. Owners describe headlights going dark when the turn signal is used, and a pedal that sometimes does not respond. The group counts 3 fires^[7].
Speed Control. 5 complaints^[8]. The group counts 2 crashes and 1 injury^[8].
Air Bags. 3 complaints^[9]. The group counts 2 crashes and 3 injuries^[9].
Exterior Lighting. 3 complaints^[10].
Structure. 3 complaints^[11].

Recalls

Newest first. Each recall covers only certain vehicles, so not every 2014 Genesis is necessarily included.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip › Control Unit/Module (23V651), September 2023. About 1,649,478 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: fire, injury. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[12]
Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification (16V722), October 2016. About 84,500 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, injury, an air bag that may not work as intended. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[13]
Power Train › Driveline › Differential Unit (15V756), November 2015. About 10,800 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[14]

Fuel economy

EPA ratings depend on the engine and drive. Annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not prices when the car was new.

Version	City / highway / combined MPG	Annual fuel cost
Genesis, 3.8L 6-cyl, Automatic 8-spd, Regular, Rear-Wheel Drive^[15]	18 / 27 / 21	$3,200
Genesis R Spec, 5.0L 8-cyl, Automatic 8-spd, Premium, Rear-Wheel Drive^[16]	15 / 23 / 18	$4,550
Genesis Coupe, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic 8-spd, Premium, Rear-Wheel Drive^[17]	17 / 26 / 21	$3,900
Genesis Coupe, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, Manual 6-spd, Premium, Rear-Wheel Drive^[4]	19 / 27 / 22	$3,750
Genesis Coupe, 3.8L 6-cyl, Automatic 8-spd, Premium, Rear-Wheel Drive^[18]	16 / 25 / 19	$4,350
Genesis Coupe, 3.8L 6-cyl, Manual 6-spd, Premium, Rear-Wheel Drive^[19]	16 / 24 / 19	$4,350

Safety ratings

Version	Overall	Frontal	Side	Rollover	Rollover risk
2 DR RWD^[20]	n/a	n/a	n/a	5	8.2%
4 DR RWD^[21]	n/a	n/a	n/a	5	9.5%

Engine and size

Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles.

Engine	Horsepower
2014 Hyundai Genesis with 2.0L 4-cylinder^[22]	274 hp
2014 Hyundai Genesis with 3.8L 6-cylinder^[23]	333 to 348 hp
2014 Hyundai Genesis with 5.0L 8-cylinder^[24]	429 hp

How 2014 compares with other years

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for each Genesis model year. The 2014 is highlighted^[3].

Show the numbers

Model year	Complaints	Recalls
2009	235	3
2010	156	5
2011	146	6
2012	271	5
2013	200	4
2014	44	3
2015	306	10
2016	104	6

NHTSA's counts for the Genesis show 44 complaints and 3 recalls for 2014^[3]. Among the 8 model years listed, 0 have fewer complaints than 2014 and 7 have more^[3]. The fewest complaints are for 2014 (44) and the most are for 2015 (306)^[3]. These counts are not adjusted for sales, so treat them as a rough guide. The chart above shows every year.

Should you buy a used 2014 Genesis?

The complaint file is small, with 44 complaints in total^[1]. The engine group leads it^[2], and owners in those stories describe stalling that gives no warning. Brake and power train reports follow^[5]^[6]. These are unverified owner reports, so they show what people raised, not how often it happens. If you are shopping for one, check the recall list on this page and have the engine and brakes looked at before you buy.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2014 Hyundai Genesis?: The engine group has the most complaints at 16^[2], followed by brakes^[5] and power train^[6]. See the Problems section above.
Does the 2014 Hyundai Genesis have recalls?: Yes, the by-year fact shows recalls on file^[3]. The Recalls section on this page lists them with the repair status.
How many miles can the 2014 Hyundai Genesis last?: We cannot say from this data. NHTSA complaints are unverified owner reports^[1]. See the Problems section for what owners describe.
What is the gas mileage of the 2014 Hyundai Genesis?: See the Fuel economy section on this page. It is built from EPA data.
Is the 2014 Hyundai Genesis reliable?: The file holds 44 complaints^[1], with engine reports the biggest group^[2]. These are owner reports, not a reliability score, so read the Problems section for detail.

Keep exploring

Other model years of the Hyundai Genesis

2009 235 complaints, 3 recalls
2010 156 complaints, 5 recalls
2011 146 complaints, 6 recalls
2012 271 complaints, 5 recalls
2013 200 complaints, 4 recalls
2014 this page
2015 306 complaints, 10 recalls
2016 104 complaints, 6 recalls

Compare all model years of the Hyundai Genesis

Other Hyundai models from 2014

2014 Hyundai Accent 79 complaints, 1 recall

All Hyundai models

Similar cars from 2014: large cars

2014 Audi A8 18 complaints, 5 recalls
2014 BMW 5 Series 153 complaints, 6 recalls
2014 Dodge Charger 346 complaints, 10 recalls
2014 Ford Taurus 235 complaints, 5 recalls
2014 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 24 complaints, 5 recalls

All large cars we cover

Facts and sources

NHTSA has 44 owner complaints on file for the 2014 Hyundai Genesis (4 mention a crash, 3 a fire, 3 injuries, 0 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
16 complaints name the engine component group (1 crashes, 3 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 65,000). NHTSA vehicle records
Owner complaints and recalls for every Hyundai Genesis model year (chart above). NHTSA recall database
EPA rating for Genesis Coupe, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, Manual 6-spd, Premium, Rear-Wheel Drive: 19 city / 27 highway / 22 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,750. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
9 complaints name the brakes component group (0 crashes, 1 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
7 complaints name the power train component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 34,000). NHTSA vehicle records
7 complaints name the electrical system component group (0 crashes, 3 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
5 complaints name the speed control component group (2 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
3 complaints name the air bags component group (2 crashes, 1 fires, 3 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
3 complaints name the exterior lighting component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
3 complaints name the structure component group (0 crashes, 1 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
Recall 23V651, filed September 22, 2023: Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock / Traction Control / Electronic Limited Slip › Control Unit / Module . NHTSA recall database
Recall 16V722, filed October 7, 2016: Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification. NHTSA recall database
Recall 15V756, filed November 16, 2015: Power Train › Driveline › Differential Unit. NHTSA recall database
EPA rating for Genesis, 3.8L 6-cyl, Automatic 8-spd, Regular, Rear-Wheel Drive: 18 city / 27 highway / 21 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,200. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
EPA rating for Genesis R Spec, 5.0L 8-cyl, Automatic 8-spd, Premium, Rear-Wheel Drive: 15 city / 23 highway / 18 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $4,550. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
EPA rating for Genesis Coupe, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic 8-spd, Premium, Rear-Wheel Drive: 17 city / 26 highway / 21 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,900. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
EPA rating for Genesis Coupe, 3.8L 6-cyl, Automatic 8-spd, Premium, Rear-Wheel Drive: 16 city / 25 highway / 19 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $4,350. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
EPA rating for Genesis Coupe, 3.8L 6-cyl, Manual 6-spd, Premium, Rear-Wheel Drive: 16 city / 24 highway / 19 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $4,350. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, 2 DR RWD: rollover 5 stars; rollover risk 8.2%. NHTSA vehicle records
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, 4 DR RWD: rollover 5 stars; rollover risk 9.5%. NHTSA vehicle records
EPA Test Car List, 2014 Hyundai Genesis with 2.0L 4-cylinder: rated 274 hp. www.epa.gov
EPA Test Car List, 2014 Hyundai Genesis with 3.8L 6-cylinder: rated 333 to 348 hp depending on version. www.epa.gov
EPA Test Car List, 2014 Hyundai Genesis with 5.0L 8-cylinder: rated 429 hp. www.epa.gov

Complaints submitted to NHTSA by owners; unverified reports, one complaint can name several components. Complaint counts are not normalized by sales; compare years of the same model, not different models. EPA annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not the price when the car was new. Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles. Dimensions are Canadian-market specifications and can differ slightly from US models.

2014 Hyundai Genesis: problems, recalls and fuel economy