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2014 Hyundai Genesis

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2014 Genesis.

Body PASSENGER CARTransmission Automatic 8-spd

The 2014 Genesis, a passenger car, arrives with a dedicated powertrain that calls for 7.6 qt of 5W‑20/5W‑30 API oil and is paired with an eight‑speed automatic transmission. EPA fuel‑economy ratings of 18 mpg city, 27 mpg highway and 21 mpg combined underscore its performance. In its model‑year context the 2014 Genesis records only 23 total owner complaints — all relating to vehicle speed control — and registers no recalls, placing it near the lower end of a complaint span that peaked at 305 in 2015 and dipped to a single complaint in 2008.

Model year20162015201420132012201120102009

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity7.6 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-20 / 5W-30 APIOEM · verified
Lug nut torque65-80 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy18/27/21 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 95R · 950 CCA battery. 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 95R · 950 CCAOEM · verified
Tail / brake / turnONOEM · verified
Tire sizeP225-55R17OEM · verified
Wheel / rim7.5 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Spark plug1885111070
Battery371103M200
Serpentine belt252123F501
Thermostat256153F301
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 height54.3 in
Wheelbase111 in
Curb weight3461 lb
Track (front / rear)64.2 / 63.8 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)55/45

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined18 / 27 / 21 mpg
DrivetrainRear-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume109 cu ft
Cargo volume16 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.

4.8–7.2 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 4.80 sec — 2012 5.0 R-Spec Sedan
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
20133.8 R-Spec Coupe 3.8L V65.20 sec13.80 sec348 hpRWD
20133.8 R-Spec Coupe 3.8L V65.20 sec13.90 sec348 hpRWD
20133.8 Track Coupe 3.8L V65.20 sec13.90 sec348 hpRWD
20132.0T R-Spec Coupe 2.0L Turbo I-45.70 sec14.20 sec274 hpRWD
20132.0T R-Spec Coupe 2.0L Turbo I-45.90 sec14.40 sec274 hpRWD
20132.0T R-Spec Coupe 2.0L Turbo I-46.30 sec14.50 sec274 hpRWD
20125.0 R-Spec Sedan 5.0L V84.80 sec13.30 sec429 hpRWD
20125.0 R-Spec Sedan 5.0L V85.10 sec13.70 sec429 hpRWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 7.6 qt of 5W-20 / 5W-30 API engine oil, 75W-90 · GL-5 in the differential, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 65-80 ft-lbs, 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

Automatic Transmission FluidHyundai SP-IV
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity10
Brake FluidDOT 3
Differential Gear Oil75W-90 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity3 Pints
Engine Oil5W-20 · 5W-30 · API
Engine Oil Capacity7.6 qt
Engine Oil5W-20 · 5W-30 · API

Engine torques

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs7-9 ft-lbs
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs10-11 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts290-297 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts56 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts79 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts36-40 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug25.3-32.5 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs15 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts65-80 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-2-3-4-5-6
Cylinder Firing Order1-2-7-8-4-5-6-3
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)550 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)100 rpm
Curb Idle Speed (Secondary Under Load)550 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (Secondary Under Load)100 rpm
Ignition Coil Primary Resistance.52-.72 ohms
Ignition Coil Secondary Resistance5950-8050 ohms

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.37-1.48 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity4.05-4.40 oz
Standard BCI Group Number95R
Standard BCI Cranking Performance950 cca
Standard BCI Group Number49

Service checks

Pressure Test14-18 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief14-18 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature180 °F
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)49.8
Engine Compression135

Brakes

Torque to Knuckle65-76 ft-lbs / 58-72 ft-lbs
Torque Caliper to Bracket16-23 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.079; Rear: 0.079 in
Minimum Shoe Thickness0.039 in
Rotor Max Parallel Variation0.0004 in / 0.0002 in
Rotor Runout Limit0.0013 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From1.1 in / 0.79 in / 0.511 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To1.1 in / 0.79 in / 0.511 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
114 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9014 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
117-19 ft. lbs., Step 2: 95-10017–19 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 3 stages

Prep Do not reuse old bolts. Do not allow oil on cylinder head bolts. Apply Loctite 5900H or equivalent on the front edge of the cylinder head gasket. Both the upside and the down side. Assembly of the cylinder head must be completed within five minutes of applying the liquid gasket compound.

127.5-30.4 ft. lbs.27.5–30.4 ft. lbs
2118 degrees-122 degrees118 degrees
388 degrees-92 degrees; External head bolts 14.0-17.0 ft. lbs.88 degrees
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 4 stages

Prep Do not reuse old bolts. Apply a 3.50-4.50 mm bead of Hyundai sealant or equivalent RTV to the front cylinder head corners of the upper and lower head gasket. Assembly of the cylinder head must be completed within five minutes of applying the liquid gasket compound.

1Bolts 1-1024–27 ft. lbs
2Bolts 1-10 88 degrees-92 degrees88 degrees
3Bolts 1-14118 degrees
411-1224.7–26.8 ft. lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
13.6-5.8 ft. lbs., step 2: 14.5-19.53.6–5.8 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 at 105,000 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 Evaporative Emission Control System Lines (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect) · Fuel Tank (add fluid conditioner) · Fuel Tank Filler Cap (inspect)
Every 12,000 miPower Steering System (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 (replace) · Parking Brake System (inspect)
Every 37,500 miDifferential (inspect fluid level) · Fuel Filter (replace)
At 60,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
Every 60,000 miEngine Valves (inspect valve lash)
At 105,000 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.

In the 2014 Hyundai Genesis, the federal complaint count dropped sharply to 23, the lowest since 2008, and there were no recalls or investigations that year, a stark contrast to the spike in complaints and recalls seen in 2015 (305 complaints, 9 recalls). The trend across the generation shows a peak in complaints around 20122013, followed by a steep decline in 2014, then a rebound in 2015 before stabilizing again. The 2014 model’s top complaint areas—Vehicle Speed Control, Engine, Service Brakes, and Exterior Lighting—account for a small fraction of the overall complaints, and there were no fire-related complaints. Given the significant improvement in safety and reliability metrics relative to surrounding years, 2014 represents a strong buying year for a used Genesis.

0
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
47
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
23
Owner complaints
4 involved a crash · 0 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 23 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Vehicle Speed Control4
Engine3
Service Brakes2
Exterior Lighting2
Electrical System,Engine2
Service Brakes,Forward Collision Avoidance1
Forward Collision Avoidance1
Electrical System,Engine,Fuel/Propulsion System1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 47 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…
24-AT-002H2024-04-09Power TrainThis TSB provides a procedure to diagnose and replace, if necessary, an automatic…
24-BD-001H2024-02-14VisibilityThis bulletin contains information about the proper removal of the windshield wiper blade…

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 2014 Genesis take?

7.6 qt of 5W-20 OR 5W-30 API SM, per the factory manual.

Does the 2014 Genesis have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 0 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Genesis get?

EPA figures are 18 city / 27 highway / 21 combined mpg.