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2016 Hyundai Genesis Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 97 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Hyundai Genesis, most often about the engine (30% of complaints, typically around 18,000 miles). It is 6th of 10 Genesis model years by number of complaints and has 4 recalls.
⚠ Safety advisory3 recalls for this car came with a park-outside warning. See below and check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Most common 2016 Hyundai Genesis problems
Engine
29 complaints · 30%Half of these problems showed up before 18,000 miles.
When you turn on the A/C the car makes a noise like there is a motorcycle in the back seat - the noise is very noticeable when you are in idle or sitting at a light -it also gets terrible gas mileage - certainly not what they advertise the car was at coconut creek Hyundai for over 40 days and they changed the fuel…
The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Genesis. While driving approximately 55 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was able to restart and was taken to courtesy Hyundai (939 newport ave, pawtucket, ri 02861) for diagnostic testing, but the contact was unaware of the results. The vehicle was repaired, but…
Electrical
29 complaints · 30%Half of these problems showed up before 50,000 miles. Parts named most often: starter assembly, 12v/24v/48v battery.
The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Genesis. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 24v107000 (electrical system) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the…
While driving the other night, my headlights turned off on their own. The headlight setting was set to auto and they flickered twice before shutting all the way off. At this time I was on a dark road without streetlights. The only way to remedy immediately was to turn the headlight setting to on rather than auto. This…
Other or unspecified
13 complaints · 13%Half of these problems showed up before 18,500 miles.
At around 18500 miles this car started to make a very loud grinding noise and vibrates only when the AC is on the dealer and the Hyundai engineer first said it was bad gas / clogged fuel injectors / noise does not appear when the AC is off - ruling out bad gas then they said it was the fly wheel - changed that and the…
When you turn on the A/C the car makes a noise like there is a motorcycle in the back seat - the noise is very noticeable when you are in idle or sitting at a light -it also gets terrible gas mileage - certainly not what they advertise the car was at coconut creek Hyundai for over 40 days and they changed the fuel…
Lights
11 complaints · 11%Half of these problems showed up before 46,500 miles.
While driving the other night, my headlights turned off on their own. The headlight setting was set to auto and they flickered twice before shutting all the way off. At this time I was on a dark road without streetlights. The only way to remedy immediately was to turn the headlight setting to on rather than auto. This…
While driving during the day or night, the headlights switch on and off. This occurs when the lights are in the auto mode. The dash shows the lights go from auto to drls to off then back on. This happens randomly and is extremely dangerous when driving at night. The dealership refuses to fix the issue because they…
Transmission
10 complaints · 10%The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Genesis. While driving, the vehicle lost power. The contact was able to maneuver the vehicle off the road onto the shoulder. The vehicle failed to accelerate when the accelerator pedal was depressed on an incline. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a…
Changed lanes at 30 to 40 MPH in a residential area, removed foot from gas pedal, heard engine revving high then within one to two seconds I felt and heard a hard bang and heavy push. Thought someone hit me, but no one did. Car startled me and my wife. It felt like the engine disconnected from the transmission, then…
Brakes
9 complaints · 9%"takata recall" I was in motion driving less than 30miles/hour in traffic, stopping few times and kept a good distance. All of a sudden, I applied the brakes to stop but the vehicle did not stop and kept moving fast. I applied the brakes soo hard, vehicle did not stop the collision system that was suppose to stop the…
The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Genesis. The contact stated while driving approximately 50-55 MPH, the ABS warning light illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 21v160000 (service brakes, hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The vehicle was taken to…
Steering
8 complaints · 8%After my trip, when I drove the car the handle of the wheel did not move. Don't rotate a steering wheel caused by an outside influence. Hyundai says that an outside influence is a damage caused by rodents. If I drive the car on the highway and the steering wheel does not work. The problem makes the big accident. I…
Fuel system
6 complaints · 6%Parts named most often: delivery.
The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Genesis. While driving approximately 55 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was able to restart and was taken to courtesy Hyundai (939 newport ave, pawtucket, ri 02861) for diagnostic testing, but the contact was unaware of the results. The vehicle was repaired, but…
The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Genesis. The contact stated while driving approximately 60 MPH, the electrical power inside the vehicle became inoperable, and the vehicle lost power for approximately 10 seconds before the cabin lights returned to normal functionality. The vehicle was taken to the residence. The…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2016 Hyundai Genesis recalls
Seats: power adjust
Risk: A fire increases the risk of injury.
Fix: Owners are advised to park their vehicles outdoors and away from other vehicles or structures until the repair has been performed. The remedy is currently under development. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed december 7, 2026. Owners of hyundai vehicles may contact hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Genesis owners may contact genesis customer service at 844-340-9741. Hyundai recall number for this recall is 308 and genesis' recall number is 035g. Vehicle identification numbers (vins) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning october 13, 2026.
Full defect summary
Hyundai motor america (genesis) is recalling certain 2015-2016 hyundai genesis, and 2017-2020 genesis g80 vehicles. The front power seat motors may overheat due to a stuck power seat control switch, which can result in a fire while parked or driving.
Electrical: solenoid
Risk: An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will install a remedy relay kit in the engine junction box, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed july 15, 2024. Owners may contact hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's numbers for this recall are 254(h) and 018g(g).
Full defect summary
Hyundai motor america (hyundai) is recalling certain 2015-2016 genesis, 2017-2019 genesis g80, genesis g90, and 2019 genesis g70 vehicles. Water may enter the starter solenoid and cause an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
Brakes: control unit/module
Risk: An electrical short circuit inside the ABS module could cause an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
Fix: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the remedy is complete. Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ABS module fuse, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed july 6, 2021. Owners can contact hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's numbers for this recall are 201 and 006g.
Full defect summary
Hyundai motor america (hyundai) is recalling certain 2015-2016 genesis and 2017-2020 genesis g80 vehicles. The anti-lock brake system (ABS) module could malfunction and short circuit.
Brakes: 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 engaged, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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 1-855-671-3059. Hyundai's number for this recall is 164.
Full defect summary
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 the dash due to corrosion in the switch.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Hyundai and kia ABS module fires
Summary
The office of defects investigation (odi) has received eight hyundai motor america (hyundai) and eight kia america, inc. (kia) part 573 recall reports between 2016 and 2023. The combined 16 safety recalls all involve the antilock braking system (ABS) modules or hydraulic electronic control units (hecu) manufactured by the equipment supplier mando. The part 573 recall reports contain varying defect descriptions and differing remedy descriptions for the same or similar equipment supplied by mando. Safety recalls included in this audit query (aq) review include: hyundai recalls 20v-520, 20v-543, 21v-161, 21v-160, 21v-303, 22v-056, 22v-810, and 23v-651. Kia recalls 16v-815, 20v-518, 20v-519, 21v
Questions about the 2016 Hyundai Genesis
- What are the most common problems with the 2016 Hyundai Genesis?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: engine (29 complaints, typically around 18,000 miles); electrical (29 complaints, typically around 50,000 miles); other or unspecified (13 complaints, typically around 18,500 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2016 Hyundai Genesis have?
- 4 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from October 8, 2026 (seats). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2016 a bad year for the Hyundai Genesis?
- It is 6th of 10 Genesis model years by number of complaints, with 97 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.