Worst 2016 Hyundai Genesis Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Electrical Faults
Engine Problems
Headlight/Taillight Failures
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2016 Hyundai Genesis.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 27 | — | 2 | 49,663 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 26 | — | 2 | 20,962 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 11 | — | — | 37,950 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 10 | — | — | 30,538 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 6 | — | — | 22,000 mi | |
| Fuel System | 5 | — | — | 7,620 mi | |
| Body Structure | 5 | — | 1 | 49,825 mi | |
| Brakes | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Airbags | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 3 | 2 | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Warnings | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery:Cables | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Starter Assembly | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel Pump | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Latches / Locks | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Sunroof/Moonroof | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2016 Hyundai Genesis
3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~346,627 vehicles.
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.
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.
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.
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2016 Hyundai Genesis — FAQ
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
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