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At a glance
What can fail
Water can seep into the starter solenoid and cause an electrical short, potentially starting an engine compartment fire while the vehicle is parked or being driven.
This page covers 5 recalls, 100 owner complaints, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2016 Hyundai Genesis.
18–22 mpg combined
10.7–13.1 L/100km
Large Cars
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 5 tested variants for this model year.
5/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
For the 2016 Hyundai Genesis, electrical system and engine complaints account for the bulk of what owners report. On the electrical side, owners describe a range of no-start situations where the push-button start appears to engage, accessories, backup camera, and gear selector all respond, but the engine never fires. Door lock actuator failures also show up, with at least one rear door becoming inoperable from both inside and outside. Engine complaints center heavily on the oil pressure switch, which owners say gives inaccurate readings or triggers the oil warning light intermittently, particularly at idle or when stopped, with the light clearing once the car is moving. A smaller cluster of reports ties an unusual rear humming noise and a pre-active seatbelt warning to what owners describe as fuel pump module issues.
100
Total Complaints
4
Crash-Related
3
Fire-Related
4
With Injuries
By System
The 2016 Hyundai Genesis has 5 recalls, the most serious being two separate fire risks: water entering the starter solenoid and a short circuit in the anti-lock brake module can both ignite an engine compartment fire while the vehicle is parked or being driven.
Two recalls affect airbag performance, and both apply specifically to Genesis Coupe models. The driver-side frontal airbag mounting bolts may not have been tightened enough, allowing the airbag to detach from the steering wheel and fail to protect the driver in a crash. On the passenger side, the wiring connector for the seat's occupant classification sensor can come loose when the seat is adjusted, causing the passenger airbag to deploy at only partial force in a crash rather than responding to the actual occupant. There is also a minor instrumentation concern: corrosion in the parking brake switch can prevent the dashboard warning light from illuminating when the parking brake is applied, leaving a driver unaware the brake is still partially engaged.
At a glance
What can fail
Water can seep into the starter solenoid and cause an electrical short, potentially starting an engine compartment fire while the vehicle is parked or being driven.
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Driver Assistance
Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Based on 3 tested variants; worst-case ratings shown.
Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
What the fix does
Dealers will install a relay kit in the engine junction box at no cost to prevent water from reaching the starter solenoid.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The Anti-Lock Brake System module may malfunction and develop an internal short circuit in certain 2015-2016 Genesis and 2017-2020 Genesis G80 vehicles.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the ABS module fuse at no charge to restore proper braking system function.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The bolts holding the driver-side frontal air bag to the steering wheel may not be tight enough, which could cause the air bag to come loose.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the mounting bolts and tighten them as needed at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The parking brake warning light on the dashboard may not turn on when the parking brake is applied due to corrosion inside the switch.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the parking brake switch at no charge to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The electrical connector for the front passenger seat's occupant detection system may come loose when the seat is moved, potentially disconnecting.
What the fix does
Dealers will secure the connector to prevent it from disconnecting. Parts are currently unavailable; a follow-up letter will notify owners when they arrive.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.