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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN KMHGN4JE7FU017165 · Checked Aug 20, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 27

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KMHGN4JE7FU•••••• 2015 Hyundai GENESIS

This build draws 2.4× more complaints than the average 2015 Hyundai GENESIS build (27 vs 11).

27on this build
280on the model
25builds in total
2involved a crash
1involved a fire
2injuries
Most reported Electrical System 11 Air Bags 3 Steering 3 Exterior Lighting 3

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Seats fire Mar 2024
My car spontaneously caught fire while in a parking lot. I had left it for approximately 45 minutes. When I returned and opened the trunk, smoke began pouring out. Frightened, I called 911. The fire department came. When they opened the driver door, much more smoke poured out.…
Exterior Lighting crash Feb 2024
This has been a recurring safety issue problem! The front turn signals repeatedly have indicated on etiher side that the bulb is burned out and hence do not light up nor flash when this occurs. Some folks chalk this up to it is normal for bulbs to burn out so I have been…
Air Bags crash Jun 2015
Entering into a right turn lane the vehicle may have grazed a curb. Immediate explosion & both right side air bags blew causing minor injuries to passengers. The car is new, approx. 985 miles and the tires had been replaced that morning with michelins under a tire exchange…
Electrical System Mar 2026
UNKNOWN, The car lose electricity, shutting down by itself, when I press start engine, or when I shut down engine, recently car shuts off while I drive it on highway, it didn't start until I jump start it, also it shows lights of ABS, and brakes auto hold, cruise control not…
Steering Jun 2023
Steering wheel sticks in turns, requiring the wheel to be pulled back to center. This is most noticeable on long sweeping highway turns and adds additional effort to operating the vehicle. This is the second time I've had this problem. The first time, at approx. 30k miles, the…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN KMHGN4JE7FU017165 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.