Recalls (3)
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2016 Hyundai Genesis. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. PlainVIN shows every recall campaign listed for a model year, with the official text and how many cars have been fixed so far.
Check on NHTSA ↗Water Damage to Starter Solenoid May Cause Fire
- 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.
- Consequence
- An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- 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).
Anti-Lock Brake System Module May Short Circuit
- 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.
- Consequence
- An electrical short circuit inside the ABS module could cause an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
- Remedy
- 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.
Parking Brake Indicator may not Illuminate
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
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Owner complaints (96)
96 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The electrical system is mentioned most often.
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 96 |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 29 | 30.2% |
| Engine | 27 | 28.1% |
| Unknown or other | 13 | 13.5% |
| Exterior lighting | 11 | 11.5% |
| Power train | 10 | 10.4% |
| Service brakes | 8 | 8.3% |
| Steering | 8 | 8.3% |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 5 | 5.2% |
| Structure | 5 | 5.2% |
| Air bags | 3 | 3.1% |
How 2016 compares with other Genesis years
Best and worst Genesis years →| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 | 235 | 3 |
| 2010 | 88 | 3 |
| 2011 | 122 | 3 |
| 2012 | 260 | 2 |
| 2013 | 126 | 0 |
| 2014 | 22 | 0 |
| 2015 | 290 | 6 |
| 2016 | 96 | 3 |
| 2018 | 3 | 0 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Crash tests: 5 stars overall
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), 2016 Hyundai Genesis 4 dr awd, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Fuel economy: up to 22 mpg combined
- EPA annual fuel cost
- $3,050
- CO₂ tailpipe
- 411 g/mi
- EPA class
- Large Cars
What it costs you to run
Miles ÷ 22 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.
EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.
Specs by configuration
| Engine · transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | EPA $/yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.8 L 6-cyl · 8-speed automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | 18 / 28 / 22 | $3,050 | 411 |
| 3.8 L 6-cyl · 8-speed automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 16 / 25 / 19 | $3,550 | 460 |
| 5 L 8-cyl · 8-speed automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | 15 / 23 / 18 | $4,550 | 502 |
Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.
Looking at a 2016 Genesis for sale?
Print a one-page buyer's checklist: each recall campaign with a box to tick when the seller shows proof of repair, the top complaint areas to inspect, crash stars, MPG, and a link back to this page.
Where to next
2016 Hyundai Genesis FAQ
How many recalls does the 2016 Hyundai Genesis have?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns: 24V107000 (electrical), 21V160000 (brake), 17V359000 (brake). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2016 Hyundai Genesis problems?
Owners filed 96 complaints with NHTSA. Electrical system (29), Engine (27), Unknown or other (13) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
What mpg does the 2016 Hyundai Genesis get?
EPA rates the 3.8 L 6-cyl · 8-speed automatic version at 18 city, 28 highway and 22 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.
What safety rating did the 2016 Hyundai Genesis get?
NHTSA rated the 2016 Hyundai Genesis 4 dr awd 5 stars overall, with 5 stars frontal, 5 stars side and 5 stars rollover (9.5% rollover risk).
How does the 2016 Genesis compare with other years?
Among the 2008–2018 Hyundai Genesis model years at least five years old, the 2008 drew the fewest complaints (1) and the 2015 the most (290). The 2016 drew 96. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.