2016 Hyundai Genesis Coupe Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2016 Hyundai Genesis Coupe.

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Complaints
8
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
3
Fatalities
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Recalls
2

Worst 2016 Hyundai Genesis Coupe Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#12 complaints

Electrical Faults

#21 complaints

Airbags

Crash-related:1
#31 complaints

Headlight/Taillight Failures

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2016 Hyundai Genesis Coupe.

Electrical Faults
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Airbags
1
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1
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Headlight/Taillight Failures
1
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Fires
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Fuel System
1
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Transmission / Drivetrain
1
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Body Structure
1
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Tire Defects
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Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2016 Hyundai Genesis Coupe. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.

Recalls for 2016 Hyundai Genesis Coupe

2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~85,795 vehicles.

20V248000Air Bags:frontal
~1,295 affected

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.

16V722000Air Bags:sensor:occupant Classification
~84,500 affected

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2010-2016 Genesis Coupe vehicles manufactured December 12, 2008, to June 11, 2016. The electrical harness connector for the front passenger seat Occupant Classification System (OCS) may dislodge when the seat is moved.

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2016 Hyundai Genesis Coupe — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2016 Hyundai Genesis Coupe reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2016 Hyundai Genesis Coupe has 8 NHTSA complaints, 1 crash-related, and 2 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Electrical Faults with 2 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2016 Hyundai Genesis Coupe?
Top reported problems: Electrical Faults (2 complaints); Airbags (1 complaints); Headlight/Taillight Failures (1 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
How safe is the 2016 Hyundai Genesis Coupe?
NHTSA complaints for the 2016 Hyundai Genesis Coupe include 1 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 3 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2016 Hyundai Genesis Coupe have any recalls?
Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 85,795 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2016 Hyundai Genesis Coupe?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Hyundai Genesis Coupe reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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