Model year
2016 Hyundai Genesis
NHTSA lists 4 recalls and 97 complaints for the 2016 Hyundai Genesis (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). NHTSA also lists 2 recalls and 7 complaints under GENESIS COUPE. Those counts are separate from the numbers above. 3 recalls marked park outside. The components listed on the most complaints are ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (28), ENGINE (27), UNKNOWN OR OTHER (13). NHTSA lists 1 investigation with no close date in the file. NHTSA rated 2 variants 5 stars overall. EPA rates it 18–22 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,050–$4,550, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2009 235 complaints
- 2010 88 complaints
- 2011 122 complaints
- 2012 260 complaints
- 2013 126 complaints
- 2014 22 complaints
- 2015 290 complaints
- 2016 97 complaints
Recalls
26V664000 · Oct 8, 2026
Park outsideSEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST
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.
24V107000 · Feb 13, 2024
Park outsideELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:SOLENOID
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.
21V160000 · Mar 10, 2021
Park outsideSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
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.
17V359000 · Jun 5, 2017
PARKING BRAKE:INDICATOR LIGHT
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.
Complaints
97 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 3, fire flag on 4, injury field 5, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Other NHTSA names
These names matched the same EPA model but are not included in the headline counts above.
| Name | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| GENESIS COUPE | 2 | 7 |
Investigations
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| AQ23002 | Hyundai and Kia ABS Module Fires · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | Nov 17, 2023 | No close date in the file |
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 DR RWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | 5 · possibility 0.082 | — |
| 4 DR AWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 · possibility 0.095 | NHTSA photo |
| 4 DR RWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 · possibility 0.095 | NHTSA photo |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Genesis Coupe · 3.8L · Automatic (S8) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 16 | 25 | 19 | — | — | $4,350 |
| Genesis AWD · 3.8L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 16 | 25 | 19 | — | — | $3,550 |
| Genesis RWD · 3.8L · Automatic (S8) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 18 | 28 | 22 | — | — | $3,050 |
| Genesis Coupe · 3.8L · Manual 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 17 | 24 | 19 | — | — | $4,350 |
| Genesis RWD · 5L · Automatic (S8) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 15 | 23 | 18 | — | — | $4,550 |
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