Genesis
Hyundai Genesis: official NHTSA recalls, fault code help and maintenance guides.
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Hyundai Genesis – Second generation2013–2020
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model code | DH |
| Production | November 2013–2016 (as Hyundai Genesis) 2016–March 30, 2020 (as Genesis G80) |
| Model years | 2015–2016 2017–2020 (as Genesis G80) |
| Layout | Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive Front-engine, four-wheel-drive |
| Platform | Hyundai M2 Platform |
| Engines | Petrol 3.0 L Lambda II GDi V6 3.3 L Lambda II GDi V6 3.8 L Lambda II GDi V6 5.0 L Tau GDi V8 |
| Transmissions | 8-speed A8LR1/A8TR1 automatic |
| Wheelbase | 3,010 mm |
| Length | 4,990 mm |
| Width | 1,890 mm |
| Height | 1,480 mm |
| Kerb weight | 1,880–2,060 kg |
| Assembly | South Korea: Ulsan Russia: Kaliningrad (Avtotor: 2016–2017) |
| Designer | Casey Hyun Jun Ho Kim (2011) Peter Schreyer |
Hyundai Genesis – First generation2008–2014
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model code | BH |
| Production | 2008–2013 |
| Model years | 2009–2014 |
| Layout | Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive |
| Platform | Hyundai BH |
| Engines | Petrol 3.3 L Lambda II MPi V6 3.3 L Lambda II GDi V6 3.8 L Lambda II MPi V6 3.8 L Lambda II GDi V6 4.6 L Tau MPi V8 5.0 L Tau GDi V8 |
| Transmissions | 6-speed Aisin B-600 automatic 6-speed ZF 6HP 26 automatic 8-speed A8LR1/A8TR1 automatic |
| Wheelbase | 2,935 mm |
| Length | 4,975 mm (2009–2011) 4,985 mm (2012–2014) |
| Width | 1,890 mm |
| Height | 1,480 mm (2009–2011) 1,475 mm (2012–2014) |
| Kerb weight | 1,700–1,870 kg |
| Assembly | South Korea: Ulsan |
| Designer | John Krsteski |
Engines and transmissions
| Model years | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015–2016 | 3.8 L, 6 cyl | 8-speed automatic | All-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2012–2016 | 3.8 L, 6 cyl | 8-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2012–2016 | 5.0 L, 8 cyl | 8-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2012 | 4.6 L, 8 cyl | 8-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2009–2011 | 3.8 L, 6 cyl | 6-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2009–2011 | 4.6 L, 8 cyl | 6-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Model years | Configuration | Combined | City | Highway |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015–2016 | 3.8 L, 6 cyl · 8-speed automatic · All-wheel drive | 12.4 L/100 km | 14.7 L/100 km | 9.4 L/100 km |
| 2012–2016 | 3.8 L, 6 cyl · 8-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive | 10.7–11.2 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km | 8.4–8.7 L/100 km |
| 2012–2016 | 5.0 L, 8 cyl · 8-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive | 11.8–13.1 L/100 km | 13.8–15.7 L/100 km | 9.4–10.2 L/100 km |
| 2012 | 4.6 L, 8 cyl · 8-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive | 12.4 L/100 km | 14.7 L/100 km | 9.4 L/100 km |
| 2009–2011 | 3.8 L, 6 cyl · 6-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive | 11.2 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km | 8.7 L/100 km |
| 2009–2011 | 4.6 L, 8 cyl · 6-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive | 11.8–12.4 L/100 km | 13.8 L/100 km | 9.4–9.8 L/100 km |
Values are the official EPA label figures for each model year, shown as the lowest and highest value for the configuration. Electric models show energy use per 100 km. Real-world consumption depends on driving style, weather and load. Luggage and passenger volumes follow the EPA measuring method and can differ from the VDA figures used in Europe.
EU type-approval data
| Years | Powertrain | Engine | Power | Mass | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–2018 | Petrol | 3778 cm³ | 232 kW (315 PS) | 2055–2142 kg | 270–278 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2011–2013 | Petrol | 3778 cm³ | 246 kW (334 PS) | 1815 kg | 232 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2012–2013 | Petrol | 3778 cm³ | 255 kW (347 PS) | 1697 kg | 235 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2011–2012 | Petrol | 1998 cm³ | 157 kW (213 PS) | 1620 kg | 220 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2011–2012 | Petrol | 3778 cm³ | 223 kW (303 PS) | 1664 kg | 235 g/km (NEDC) |
Years are registration years. Each range runs from the 10th to the 90th percentile of the values reported for new registrations; it is not an average. Mass is the mass in running order. For electric cars the power is the type-approval net power, which can be lower than the peak power in brochures.
Key specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| EPA size class | Large car |
| Model years in EPA data | 2009–2016 |
| Powertrains | Petrol |
| Engine displacement | 3.8–5.0 L |
| Cylinders | 6, 8 |
| Transmission types | Automatic |
| Drive | All-wheel drive, Rear-wheel drive |
| Fuel | Petrol (regular), Petrol (premium) |
| Configurations listed | 20 |
| Luggage volume (EPA) | 425–453 L |
| Passenger volume (EPA) | 3,058–3,087 L |
| Powertrains (EU) | Petrol |
| Engine displacement (EU) | 1,998–3,778 cm³ |
| Power (EU) | 157–255 kW (213–347 PS) |
| Mass in running order (EU) | 1,620–2,142 kg |
| Wheelbase (EU) | 2,820–3,010 mm |
Years and markets
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model years (US) | 2009–2016 |
| New registrations (EU) | 2010–2020, 2023 |
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
| Component | Complaints | Most reported model years |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 368 | 2009, 2012, 2013 |
| Electrical system | 296 | 2009, 2012, 2015 |
| Engine and cooling | 269 | 2012, 2013, 2015 |
| Transmission and drivetrain | 141 | 2012, 2013, 2015 |
| Lights | 135 | 2009, 2012, 2015 |
| Steering | 104 | 2009, 2012, 2015 |
| Speed control and cruise | 91 | 2009, 2010, 2011 |
| Airbags | 63 | 2010, 2013, 2015 |
| Fuel and propulsion | 57 | 2012, 2013, 2015 |
| Body and structure | 46 | 2010, 2011, 2015 |
Source: complaints filed by owners with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for model years 2009–2016: 1426 complaints, 84 with a crash and 22 with a fire. Complaints are owner reports that NHTSA has not verified, and one complaint can name more than one component. More complaints can also mean more cars sold.