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We buy Hyundai Genesiss from every year, 2009–2016, running or not. Pick your year for specs, recalls and common problems, or get a free offer now. Towing is always free.
Hyundai Genesis by year
The Genesis is a small car sold from 2009–2016 with engines including 3.8L 6-cyl, 4.6L 8-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl and 5.0L 8-cyl. NHTSA lists 42 recalls and 1,462 owner complaints across these years.
| Year | Engines | Combined MPG | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 Genesis | 3.8L 6-cyl, 4.6L 8-cyl | 19–21 | 3 | 235 |
| 2010 Genesis | 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.8L 6-cyl, 4.6L 8-cyl | 19–24 | 5 | 156 |
| 2011 Genesis | 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.8L 6-cyl, 4.6L 8-cyl | 20–24 | 6 | 146 |
| 2012 Genesis | 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.8L 6-cyl, 4.6L 8-cyl… | 19–24 | 5 | 271 |
| 2013 Genesis | 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.8L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl | 19–24 | 4 | 200 |
| 2014 Genesis | 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.8L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl | 18–22 | 3 | 44 |
| 2015 Genesis | 3.8L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl | 18–22 | 10 | 306 |
| 2016 Genesis | 3.8L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl | 18–22 | 6 | 104 |
Specs from EPA fueleconomy.gov; recalls and complaints from NHTSA, retrieved October 2026.
Most common Hyundai Genesis problems
Across all years, these are the components owners reported most often to NHTSA. If one of these failed on your Genesis, it can still be sold as-is.
Selling a Hyundai Genesis: questions
How much is a junk Hyundai Genesis worth?
It depends on the year, condition, which parts are still on it and current scrap prices. Newer, complete Genesiss with working engines and transmissions bring more; older or stripped ones are valued mostly for scrap and parts. Pick your year above or use the form for a free offer.
Do you buy Hyundai Genesiss that don't run?
Yes, from every model year we list (2009–2016), running or not, wrecked or stripped. Towing is always free.
Which Hyundai Genesis year has the most complaints?
Among the years we cover, owners filed the most NHTSA complaints about the 2015 Genesis (306). Across all years, the most-reported components were electrical system, engine and service brakes.
Which Hyundai Genesis year has the most recalls?
The 2015 Genesis has the most NHTSA recalls of the years we cover, with 10. Open recalls don't stop you from junking a car.
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