no report yet
Front assembly: power adjust
Park outsideNewRisk. A fire increases the risk of injury.
2016 Hyundai GenesisProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 97 owner complaints about the 2016 Hyundai Genesis, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 24V-107 the manufacturer reports only 62% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 8, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2016 Hyundai Genesis has problems
97 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
29Electrical system3 crash/fire/injury
27Engine2 crash/fire/injury
11Exterior lighting
10Power train
8Steering
5Fuel/propulsion system
5Service brakes
5Structure
4Service brakes, hydraulic
2012 other systems5 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 29 | 3 |
| Engine | 27 | 2 |
| Exterior lighting | 11 | 0 |
| Power train | 10 | 0 |
| Steering | 8 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 5 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 5 | 1 |
| Structure | 5 | 2 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 4 | 0 |
| 12 other systems | 20 | 5 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2016 Hyundai Genesis recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2026 Q2
Starter assembly: solenoid
Park outsideRisk. An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
repaired · 2023 Q2
Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module
Park outsideRisk. An electrical short circuit inside the ABS module could cause an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
repaired · 2018 Q4
Parking brake: indicator light
Risk. If the parking brake indicator is not illuminated when the parking brake is applied, the driver may operate the vehicle with the parking brake partially…
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Hyundai.
Best & worst years
2016 vs. every other Genesis year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Genesis median. How we score
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- Caution
- Solid
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- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2016 Hyundai Genesis safety ratings
2016 Hyundai Genesis 2 DR RWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Rollover: 5 stars (8.2% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2016 Hyundai Genesis, and the recalls they led to.
- Hyundai and Kia ABS Module FiresOpen
In owners' words
What Genesis owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Genesis. The contact stated that after parking the vehicle in a nearby parking lot, upon returning, there was heavy black smoke coming from under the front passenger’s side seat. Upon further inspection, the contact burned his right hand while attempting to check for…
Oil light appears when at a stop and goes off when accelerating. was told by mechanic this is a sensor problem common to my vehicle.
Dear NHTSA, I am filing this complaint to formally report a serious vehicle safety hazard and to express concern over how Hyundai/Genesis has handled it. My 2016 Hyundai Genesis 3.8 AWD experienced a n engine compartment fire originating from the starter motor, which subsequently melted the engine…
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