Genie TZ-50 problems by model year

Updated Oct 10, 2026 from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 0 owner complaints and 7 recalls on file for the Genie TZ-50 (2009–2020).

Complaints: 0
Recalls: 7
Model years: 5
Worst year: —

Complaints by model year

NHTSA complaints per Genie TZ-50 model year. Click a bar for details.

Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.

Every Genie TZ-50 model year

Year	Recalls	Top problem
2020 TZ-50	2	—
2019 TZ-50	1	—
2011 TZ-50	2	—
2010 TZ-50	2	—
2009 TZ-50	1	—

Genie TZ-50 recalls

Recall 20V637000Oct 15, 20208 vehiclesModel years 2020
Risk: The loose bearing may affect the stability of the lift, increasing the risk of personal injury.
Recall 20V552000Sep 10, 202014 vehiclesModel years 2020
Risk: The separation may increase the risk of a crash.
Recall 19V253000Mar 28, 201940 vehiclesModel years 2019
Risk: The excessive heat build-up can result in a fire, increasing the risk of injury at the work area.
Recall 12V022000Jan 26, 2012537 vehiclesModel years 2010–2011
Risk: Failure of the motor controller can result in a fire.
Recall 11V373000Jul 21, 2011354 vehiclesModel years 2011
Risk: Failure of the motor controller can result in a fire.
Recall 10V619000Dec 9, 201019 vehiclesModel years 2010
Risk: Cracking in these supporting structures could result in the platform falling, increasing the risk of injuries and/or a vehicle crash.
Recall 10V286000Jun 22, 201075 vehiclesModel years 2009
Risk: This could result in cracking of the supporting structure and ultimately result in the platform falling, possibly resulting in personal injury to the operator.

Other Genie models

Genie TZ-340 complaints

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology