Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2015 Genesis vehicles manufactured March 3, 2014, to February 9, 2015, and equipped with Hankook Ventus S1 noble2 tires installed as original equipment
Tire sidewall cracks could cause a rupture during use, resulting in a rapid air loss and loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the factory tires with tires of another brand, free of charge. The recall began February 19, 2016. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-671-3059. Hyundai's number for this recall is 138.
Is there a fix? Manufacturer service bulletins
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering tires on this vehicle — documented
repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall
(it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.
Service Bulletin22-GI-006HJul 2022
Effective June 2, 2008, Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 110 (FMVSS 110) established a threshold for correcting load carrying capacity information indicated on tire placards when vehicle weight has been increased before retail sale. This limit is the lesser of 1.5% of GVWR or 100 pounds. If the total added weight exceeds the lesser of the limit, a label must be added to the driver-side B-pillar within 25mm (1 inch) of the original tire placard.
This bulletin provides tire vibration service procedures, including how to optimize vehicle vibration performance. For all wheel/tire balance claims, the âTire Balance Data Sheetâ must be fully completed including imbalance and Road Force Variation (RFV) data. The Data Sheet can be found at the end of this bulletin.
ON CERTAIN 2015MY GENESIS SEDAN (DH) VEHICLES THE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT TIRES (HANKOOK VENTUS S1 NOBLE 2) MAY EXHIBIT UNEVEN TREAD WEAR; AND/OR CRACKS ALONG THE SIDEWALL(S). THE CRACKS IN THE SIDEWALL OF A TIRE COULD RESULT IN AIR LOSS AND A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
2015MY GENESIS SEDAN (DH) TIRE REPLACEMENT (RECALL 138) Description: On certain 2015MY Genesis sedan (DH) vehicles the original equipment tires (Hankook Ventus S1 Noble 2) may exhibit uneven tread wear; and/or cracks along the sidewall(s). The cracks in the sidewall of a tire could result in air loss and a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. This bulletin describes the service procedure to replace the Hankook brand tires with 18 Michelin tires or 19 Continental tires. Vehicles equipped with 18 tires require a software update which changes the Engine Control Modules speed governor from 149 to 130 mph to accommodate the tire speed rating change from W for the H
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
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Common questions
How serious is the tires problem on the 2015 Hyundai Genesis?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 8 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $150 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the tires typically fail?
Based on the 8 complaints filed, tires issues most often appear around 26,900 miles. Some report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 with no symptoms. Maintenance habits matter — vehicles that received timely fluid services and were not regularly overworked tend to last longer.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $150 for tires repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to tires?
Yes — 1 active recall(s) cover tires issues on this vehicle. Recall fixes are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status. Use the VIN decoder at the top of the page to check if your specific vehicle is affected.
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2015/Hyundai/Genesis.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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