What are the most common problems with the 2016 Hyundai Genesis?

Owners name the electrical system most often, with 31 complaints. The engine group is next with 29 complaints.

Does the 2016 Hyundai Genesis have recalls?

Yes. The by-year count shows 6 recalls. Each one is listed in the Recalls section of this page.

What gas mileage does the 2016 Hyundai Genesis get?

See the fuel economy section on this page. It is built from EPA data.

Is the 2016 Hyundai Genesis reliable?

The record is mixed. NHTSA has 104 complaints on file, led by the electrical system and the engine. The complaints are unverified owner reports.

Is 2016 the best year for the Hyundai Genesis?

Use the year comparison section on this page to see how 2016 stacks up against other years.

2016 Hyundai Genesis Problems, Recalls and MPG

NHTSA has 104 owner complaints on file for the 2016 Hyundai Genesis^[1]. The electrical system is named most often, with 31 complaints^[2].

104owner complaints^[1]

6recalls^[3]

18–22MPG combined (EPA)^[4]

5★NHTSA overall rating^[5]

Problems
Recalls
Fuel economy
Safety
Engine and size
By year
Verdict
FAQ

Most reported problems

Here are the complaint groups in the owner reports, biggest first.

Electrical System. 31 complaints^[2]. Owners describe lights, the dash and the display going dark for a few seconds, battery warnings that keep coming back, a window that moves only a little at a time, and a backup camera screen that blacks out. Some say the dealer could not make the fault show up.
Engine. 29 complaints^[6]. In the stories we read, owners describe the car losing power or stalling while moving, a heavy jolt after lifting off the gas, and a loud noise with shaking when the air conditioning runs. Some say the dealer had not solved the problem after weeks.
Unknown Or Other. 13 complaints^[7]. These reports do not point to one clear part.
Exterior Lighting. 12 complaints^[8]. Owners describe headlights in auto mode switching off on their own, often when the turn signal is used at night. Several call it unnerving.
Power Train. 11 complaints^[9]. Owners describe the car not shifting into gear right away, harsh jerks when it does, sudden loss of power on a hill, and a rumbling noise from under the floor that a repair later cured.
Brakes. 9 complaints^[10]. 1 crash is tied to this group^[10].
Steering. 8 complaints^[11].
Fuel/Propulsion System. 6 complaints^[12].

Recalls

Newest first. Each recall covers only certain vehicles, so not every 2016 Genesis is necessarily included.

Remedy pending
Seats › Front Assembly › Power Adjust (26V664), October 2026. About 94,622 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: fire, injury. The remedy was not yet available when this record was filed.^[13]
Electrical System › Starter Assembly › Solenoid (24V107), February 2024. About 90,907 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: fire, injury. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[14]
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip › Control Unit/Module (21V160), March 2021. About 94,646 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: fire. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[15]
Air Bags › Frontal (20V248), May 2020. About 1,295 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, injury, an air bag that may not work as intended. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[16]
Parking Brake › Indicator Light (17V359), June 2017. About 161,074 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, reduced braking. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[17]
Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification (16V722), October 2016. About 84,500 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, injury, an air bag that may not work as intended. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[18]

Fuel economy

EPA ratings depend on the engine and drive. Annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not prices when the car was new.

Version	City / highway / combined MPG	Annual fuel cost
Genesis Coupe, 3.8L 6-cyl, Automatic (S8), Premium, Rear-Wheel Drive^[19]	16 / 25 / 19	$4,350
Genesis AWD, 3.8L 6-cyl, Automatic (S8), Regular, All-Wheel Drive^[20]	16 / 25 / 19	$3,550
Genesis RWD, 3.8L 6-cyl, Automatic (S8), Regular, Rear-Wheel Drive^[4]	18 / 28 / 22	$3,050
Genesis Coupe, 3.8L 6-cyl, Manual 6-spd, Premium, Rear-Wheel Drive^[21]	17 / 24 / 19	$4,350
Genesis RWD, 5.0L 8-cyl, Automatic (S8), Premium, Rear-Wheel Drive^[22]	15 / 23 / 18	$4,550

Safety ratings

Version	Overall	Frontal	Side	Rollover	Rollover risk
4 DR AWD^[5]	5	5	5	5	9.5%
4 DR RWD^[23]	5	5	5	5	9.5%
2 DR RWD^[24]	n/a	n/a	n/a	5	8.2%

Engine and size

Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles.

Engine	Horsepower
2016 Hyundai Genesis with 3.8L 6-cylinder^[25]	311 to 348 hp
2016 Hyundai Genesis with 5.0L 8-cylinder^[26]	420 hp

How 2016 compares with other years

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for each Genesis model year. The 2016 is highlighted^[3].

Show the numbers

Model year	Complaints	Recalls
2009	235	3
2010	156	5
2011	146	6
2012	271	5
2013	200	4
2014	44	3
2015	306	10
2016	104	6

NHTSA's counts for the Genesis show 104 complaints and 6 recalls for 2016^[3]. Among the 8 model years listed, 1 have fewer complaints than 2016 and 6 have more^[3]. The fewest complaints are for 2014 (44) and the most are for 2015 (306)^[3]. These counts are not adjusted for sales, so treat them as a rough guide. The chart above shows every year.

Should you buy a used 2016 Genesis?

The record for the 2016 Hyundai Genesis is a mixed one. Electrical complaints lead the list^[2], and engine complaints follow close behind^[6]. The reports include 4 that mention a fire and 8 that mention injuries, though no deaths are reported^[1]. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so they show what owners reported and not how often a fault happens. Check the recalls section on this page before you buy, and have any car you are looking at inspected first.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2016 Hyundai Genesis?: Owners name the electrical system most often, with 31 complaints^[2]. The engine group is next with 29 complaints^[6].
Does the 2016 Hyundai Genesis have recalls?: Yes. The by-year count shows 6 recalls^[3]. Each one is listed in the Recalls section of this page.
What gas mileage does the 2016 Hyundai Genesis get?: See the fuel economy section on this page. It is built from EPA data.
Is the 2016 Hyundai Genesis reliable?: The record is mixed. NHTSA has 104 complaints on file^[1], led by the electrical system^[2] and the engine^[6]. The complaints are unverified owner reports.
Is 2016 the best year for the Hyundai Genesis?: Use the year comparison section on this page to see how 2016 stacks up against other years.

Keep exploring

Other model years of the Hyundai Genesis

2009 235 complaints, 3 recalls
2010 156 complaints, 5 recalls
2011 146 complaints, 6 recalls
2012 271 complaints, 5 recalls
2013 200 complaints, 4 recalls
2014 44 complaints, 3 recalls
2015 306 complaints, 10 recalls
2016 this page

Compare all model years of the Hyundai Genesis

Other Hyundai models from 2016

2016 Hyundai Accent 102 complaints, 0 recalls
2016 Hyundai Elantra 300 complaints, 2 recalls
2016 Hyundai Sonata 886 complaints, 9 recalls
2016 Hyundai Tucson 1,625 complaints, 5 recalls

All Hyundai models

Similar cars from 2016: large cars

2016 Kia Optima 763 complaints, 5 recalls

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Facts and sources

NHTSA has 104 owner complaints on file for the 2016 Hyundai Genesis (4 mention a crash, 4 a fire, 8 injuries, 0 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
31 complaints name the electrical system component group (0 crashes, 3 fires, 1 injuries, median mileage at failure 47,650). NHTSA vehicle records
Owner complaints and recalls for every Hyundai Genesis model year (chart above). NHTSA recall database
EPA rating for Genesis RWD, 3.8L 6-cyl, Automatic (S8), Regular, Rear-Wheel Drive: 18 city / 28 highway / 22 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,050. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, 4 DR AWD: overall 5 stars, frontal 5 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 5 stars; rollover risk 9.5%. NHTSA vehicle records
29 complaints name the engine component group (0 crashes, 2 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 18,200). NHTSA vehicle records
13 complaints name the unknown or other component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries, median mileage at failure 18,400). NHTSA vehicle records
12 complaints name the exterior lighting component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 42,200). NHTSA vehicle records
11 complaints name the power train component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
9 complaints name the brakes component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
8 complaints name the steering component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
6 complaints name the fuel/propulsion system component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
Recall 26V664, filed October 8, 2026: Seats › Front Assembly › Power Adjust. NHTSA recall database
Recall 24V107, filed February 13, 2024: Electrical System › Starter Assembly › Solenoid. NHTSA recall database
Recall 21V160, filed March 10, 2021: Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock / Traction Control / Electronic Limited Slip › Control Unit / Module . NHTSA recall database
Recall 20V248, filed May 4, 2020: Air Bags › Frontal. NHTSA recall database
Recall 17V359, filed June 5, 2017: Parking Brake › Indicator Light. NHTSA recall database
Recall 16V722, filed October 7, 2016: Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification. NHTSA recall database
EPA rating for Genesis Coupe, 3.8L 6-cyl, Automatic (S8), Premium, Rear-Wheel Drive: 16 city / 25 highway / 19 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $4,350. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
EPA rating for Genesis AWD, 3.8L 6-cyl, Automatic (S8), Regular, All-Wheel Drive: 16 city / 25 highway / 19 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,550. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
EPA rating for Genesis Coupe, 3.8L 6-cyl, Manual 6-spd, Premium, Rear-Wheel Drive: 17 city / 24 highway / 19 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $4,350. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
EPA rating for Genesis RWD, 5.0L 8-cyl, Automatic (S8), Premium, Rear-Wheel Drive: 15 city / 23 highway / 18 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $4,550. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, 4 DR RWD: overall 5 stars, frontal 5 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 5 stars; rollover risk 9.5%. NHTSA vehicle records
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, 2 DR RWD: rollover 5 stars; rollover risk 8.2%. NHTSA vehicle records
EPA Test Car List, 2016 Hyundai Genesis with 3.8L 6-cylinder: rated 311 to 348 hp depending on version. www.epa.gov
EPA Test Car List, 2016 Hyundai Genesis with 5.0L 8-cylinder: rated 420 hp. www.epa.gov

Complaints submitted to NHTSA by owners; unverified reports, one complaint can name several components. Complaint counts are not normalized by sales; compare years of the same model, not different models. EPA annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not the price when the car was new. Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles. Dimensions are Canadian-market specifications and can differ slightly from US models.

2016 Hyundai Genesis: problems, recalls and fuel economy