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2015 Hyundai Genesis

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2015 Genesis.

Body PASSENGER CARTransmission Automatic 8-spd

The 2015 Genesis, a full‑size passenger car built on Hyundai’s dedicated platform, is powered by a robust engine that requires 7.3 qt of 5W‑30/10W‑30 API‑rated oil and pairs with an 8‑speed automatic transmission to deliver 16/25/19 mpg EPA ratings. This model year stands out with the highest complaint count in the series—305 owner grievances, primarily centered on the electrical system, and a total of nine recalls—placing it at the peak of the model’s reliability history from 2008 to 2018. Consequently, the 2015 Genesis illustrates the brand’s early challenges with electrical reliability, a factor that has since informed subsequent design improvements and consumer expectations.

Model year20162015201420132012201120102009

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity7.3 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-30 / 10W-30 APIOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy16/25/19 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 49 · 740 CCA battery, OE oil filter 264143F501. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 49 · 740 CCAOEM · verified
Tail / brake / turnOFFOEM · verified
Tire sizeP245/45R18OEM · verified
Wheel / rim8.0 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter264143F501 alt 263203CKB0
Engine air filter28128B1000 alt 28127B1000
Spark plug1885111070
Battery37110B1000 alt 37110B1100
Front wiper blades00F09AU016HY alt 99H09AKA26H
Serpentine belt252123CKB0 alt 252123F501
Thermostat255003C150 alt 256153F301
Cabin air filter087903M000A

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic 8-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length182.3 in
Overall width73.2 in
Overall height54.7 in
Wheelbase111 in
Curb weight3589 lb
Track (front / rear)64.2 / 63.8 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)55/45

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined16 / 25 / 19 mpg
DrivetrainAll-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume108 cu ft
Cargo volume15 cu ft
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Genesis of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

5.0–7.2 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 5.00 sec — 2015 5.0 Sedan
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
20155.0 Sedan 5.0L V85.00 sec13.60 sec420 hpRWD
20155.0 Sedan 5.0L V85.20 sec13.70 sec420 hpRWD
20155.0 Sedan 5.0L V85.40 sec13.80 sec420 hpRWD
20153.8 Sedan 3.8L V65.90 sec14.40 sec311 hpRWD
20153.8 Sedan 3.8L V66.20 sec14.60 sec311 hpAWD
20153.8 Sedan 3.8L V66.30 sec14.60 sec311 hpAWD
20153.8 Sedan 3.8L V66.40 sec14.70 sec311 hpAWD
20153.8 Sedan 3.8L V67.20 sec15.40 sec311 hpRWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 7.3 qt of 5W-30 / 10W-30 API engine oil, 75W-90 · GL-5 in the differential, DOT 3 · DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque the oil drain plug to 25.3-32.5 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-2-7-8-4-5-6-3. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake FluidDOT 3 · DOT 4
Differential Gear Oil75W-90 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity3.0 qt
Differential Gear Oil75W-90 · GL-5
Engine CoolantEthylene Glycol
Engine Coolant Capacity11.1
Engine CoolantEthylene Glycol
Engine Coolant Capacity12.2

Engine torques

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs84.0-108.0 inch lbs. ft-lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts209-224 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts36
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug25.3-32.5 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs21.0-23.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs14.0-17.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Front Wheel Hub203-217 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub145-203 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-2-3-4-5-6
Cylinder Firing Order1-2-7-8-4-5-6-3
Ignition Coil Primary Resistance0.56-0.68 ohms
Ignition Coil Secondary Resistance5950-8050 ohms
Ignition Coil Primary Resistance0.56-0.68 ohms
Ignition Coil Secondary Resistance5950-8050 ohms
Spark Plug ManufacturerHyundai
Spark Plug Gap.039 - .043 in

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity21.92-23.68 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity4.05-4.40 oz
Standard BCI Group Number49
Standard BCI Cranking Performance740 cca

Service checks

Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)50-87 psi
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)284.5-2133.5 (high pressure fuel line) psi
Engine CompressionPSI 128 - 149 / Max Variation 14 psi
Engine Compressionpsi 135 - 156 / Max Variation 14 psi
Intake Valve Lash0.0067-0.0009 in
Exhaust Valve Lash0.0105-0.0130 in
Intake Valve Lash0.008-0.018 in
Exhaust Valve Lash0.0012-0.0021 in

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront or rear: 16-23 / 16-23
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 72-; Rear: 58-; Front: 72-; Rear: 58-
ABS Sensor Torque6.6 / NS
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.079; Rear: 0.079 in
Minimum Shoe Thickness0.039 in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: 1.118; Rear: .449
Variation from Parallelism Thickness VariationFront: NS; Rear: .0002
Maximum Rotor Runout.0009

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
114.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9014 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
116.0-19.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 10016–19 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 3 stages

Prep Do not reuse old bolts. Lubricate bolts with clean engine oil · M10 Bolts:

122.0 ft. lbs.22 ft. lbs
260 degrees60 degrees
360 degrees; M12 Bolts:60 degrees
125.0 ft. lbs.25 ft. lbs
260 degrees60 degrees
360 degrees60 degrees
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Inner bolts36 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 7,500 mi; spark plugs every 97,500 mi; coolant every 30,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 30,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 7,500 miEngine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Fuel Tank (add fluid conditioner) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate) · Vacuum Line (inspect)
Every 15,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Air Conditioning System (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect)
Every 30,000 miBrake Hydraulic System (inspect fluid level) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Fuel Evaporative Canister Filter (inspect) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System Lines (inspect) · Fuel Filter (inspect)
Every 37,500 miDifferential (inspect fluid level)
At 60,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
Every 60,000 miEngine Valves (inspect valve lash)
Every 97,500 miSpark Plugs (replace)
At 120,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2015 model year represents a significant anomaly in the federal record, posting 305 complaints and 9 recalls—the highest figures in the entire generation—following the 2014 model year's low of 23 complaints and zero recalls, and preceding the 2016 model's decline to 94 complaints and 3 recalls. This spike interrupts a general downward trend from the 2012 high-water mark and positions 2015 as the most heavily scrutinized year in the dataset for regulatory activity. Complaints concentrate heavily in the Electrical System (53 reports) and Exterior Lighting (28 reports), with the data additionally recording 10 crash-related and 5 fire-related complaints, though the specific root causes for these incidents are not specified in the federal filings. Given that this year exhibits the highest complaint volume, the most recalls, and elevated safety-related reports compared to both its immediate predecessor and successor, prospective buyers should approach this model year with heightened scrutiny and verify all recall completions before purchasing.

9
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
121
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
1
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
305
Owner complaints
10 involved a crash · 5 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Rollover★★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 305 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Electrical System53
Exterior Lighting28
Unknown Or Other23
Structure16
Steering12
Engine12
Service Brakes, Hydraulic12
Power Train11

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 6 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

16V575000Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/PanelReported 02/08/2016

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2015 Genesis sedans manufactured February 1, 2015, through May 20, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with a seven-inch TFT-LCD instrument cluster… Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will update the instrument cluster software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on September 30, 2016. Owners may contact…

17V359000Parking Brake:Indicator LightReported 05/06/2017

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Sonata and Genesis vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the warning light to indicate that the parking brake is applied may intermittently not illuminate in… Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the parking brake switch, free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2017. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 121 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
DTN DL2026-04-10Air BagsThe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has identified the presence of…
DTN DCS2026-04-10Air BagsThe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued an urgent safety…
25-BD-012H TSB2025-11-05Exterior LightingThis bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to the accumulated…
25-01-024H EM2025-04-07Electrical SystemSome vehicles may exhibit a loss of connectivity or interruptions in the middle of using…
25-01-024H TSB2025-03-18Electrical SystemSome vehicles may exhibit a loss of connectivity or interruptions in the middle of using…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2015 Genesis take?

7.3 qt of 5W-30 API certification, SL or SM-is preferred. Above 0 degreesF 10W-30 API certification, SL or SM, All temperatures 5W-30 API certification, SL or SM, per the factory manual.

Does the 2015 Genesis have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 9 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Genesis get?

EPA figures are 16 city / 25 highway / 19 combined mpg.