The 2016 Hyundai Genesis is associated with 102 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and 5 safety recall campaigns in the federal safety database. The most frequently reported component area is Electrical System, accounting for 13 reports (13% of total complaints). EPA testing covers 5 certified vehicle configurations spanning 3.8l 6-cyl and 5l 8-cyl configurations. Gasoline and hybrid variants deliver 18 to 22 MPG combined.
Key Data Findings
- • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 102 reports
- • Safety Recall Campaigns: 5 campaigns
- • Top Reported Defect Area: Electrical System (13 / 13%)
- • Safety Incident Signals: 4 crash / 4 fire / 5 injury reports
- • NHTSA Overall Safety Rating: 5 / 5 Stars
- • EPA Efficiency: 18–22 MPG (5 variants)
Data Note: Compiled directly from official NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI), NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, and EPA FuelEconomy.gov databases.
| Variant | Engine | Drivetrain | Transmission | City | Highway | Combined | EV Range | Est. Annual Fuel Cost |
| Genesis RWD | 3.8L 6-Cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 18 MPG | 28 MPG | 22 MPG | — | $2,800 / yr |
| Genesis Coupe | 3.8L 6-Cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 16 MPG | 25 MPG | 19 MPG | — | $4,000 / yr |
| Genesis AWD | 3.8L 6-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 16 MPG | 25 MPG | 19 MPG | — | $3,250 / yr |
| Genesis Coupe | 3.8L 6-Cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 17 MPG | 24 MPG | 19 MPG | — | $4,000 / yr |
| Genesis RWD | 5L 8-Cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 15 MPG | 23 MPG | 18 MPG | — | $4,200 / yr |
Data Boundary Note: EPA specifications are shown by certified vehicle configuration. NHTSA complaints and recall totals are recorded at the model-year level across all configurations.
| Tested Drivetrain / Cab Variant | Overall Rating | Frontal Crash | Side Crash | Rollover Rating | Rollover Risk |
| 4 DR AWD | | | | | 9.5% |
| 2 DR RWD | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | | 8.200000000000001% |
| 4 DR RWD | | | | | 9.5% |
Active Driver Assistance Systems (NHTSA Recorded): Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is documented as Optional and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as Optional in official NHTSA records for tested 2016 Hyundai Genesis models.
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Top Reported Problem Categories
Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA
Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.
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Affected Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:SOLENOID
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.
Free Manufacturer 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).
Affected Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
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.
Free Manufacturer 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.
Affected Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Defect Summary: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2016 Genesis Coupe vehicles. The mounting bolts securing the driver-side frontal air bag may have been insufficiently tightened, potentially causing the air bag to detach from the steering wheel.
Free Manufacturer Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the mounting bolts and retighten them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 22, 2020. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 192.
View all 2016 Hyundai Genesis recalls & campaign history (5 campaigns) →