CarRecallWatchThe 2016 Hyundai Genesis has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 97 complaints with NHTSA, including 3 crashes, 4 fires, 5 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (30 reports).
2016 Hyundai Genesis recalls
Front seat motors can overheat and cause a fire
Certain 2015-2016 Genesis and 2017-2020 Genesis G80 vehicles have front power seat motors that may overheat because the power seat control switch can get stuck.
Water in starter can short circuit and cause engine fire
Water can enter the starter solenoid and cause an electrical short.
ABS Module Can Short Circuit and Cause an Engine Fire
The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module in these vehicles can malfunction and short circuit.
Parking Brake Light May Not Show When Engaged
The parking brake indicator light on the dashboard may intermittently fail to illuminate when the parking brake is applied.
Most common 2016 Hyundai Genesis problems
Problem areas named in the 97 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 30 |
| Engine | 27 |
| Unknown Or Other | 13 |
| Exterior Lighting | 11 |
| Power Train | 10 |
| Steering | 8 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 5 |
| Service Brakes | 5 |
| Structure | 5 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 4 |
What owners report
When driving the vehicle, even down the interstate at 70, the braking system and or the emergency braking system suddenly activate causing immediate pull over. There are no indicator lights are alarms activated. It has occurred intermittently several times in the last few months. I contacted the local dealer but they find no open recalls on this VIN number. They do advise the have been recalls for this issue on the same year make and model regarding sudden braking but with different VIN#s. This VIN number is having the braking issues by Recall number 17V359000: Parking Brake. I am requesting a recall as soon as possible on this VIN given the strong potential for hazardous events
steering locks up at times
The steering rack malfunctions or fails. When driving at high speeds, the steering wheel gets stuck after being turned. It does not return to center and has to be yanked or forced back to center. There are hundreds of people that have mentioned this online about this Genesis model. This is a major safety issue, as jerking the wheel back to center can cause an accident, and if the wheel gets really stuck, it could cause a major accident. The issue has been confirmed by numerous reports and columns online. For my specific car, an independent service center confirmed the issue after test-driving the car. It has not been inspected by the manufacturer. There are no dash warnings, lights,
The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Genesis. The contact stated that after parking the vehicle in a nearby parking lot, upon returning, there was heavy black smoke coming from under the front passengerâs side seat. Upon further inspection, the contact burned his right hand while attempting to check for the source of the fire. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer while the black smoke was present, where it was diagnosed with a possible wiring harness failure and the vehicle remained with the dealer for further investigation. The vehicle was not repaired. In addition, the contact stated that the method of how the smoke was extinguished was unknown. No medical attention was sought. A Police re
Oil pressure switch in engine fails to accurately read oil pressure due to a lack of voltage, needing replacement. Causes driver to be unable to read proper oil pressure, leading to a possibility of fire through extreme overheating and friction-induced mechanical failure if the oil pressure is too low and unable to be read. The part has not been inspected by the manufacturer in any capacity, but it is a known issue with the Hyundai 3.8L V6 GDI engine. The oil pressure lamp will display at low RPMs and when at idle. A known fix it replacement of the sensor.
2016 Hyundai Genesis questions
Does the 2016 Hyundai Genesis have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2016 Hyundai Genesis: Front seat motors can overheat and cause a fire; Water in starter can short circuit and cause engine fire; ABS Module Can Short Circuit and Cause an Engine Fire; Parking Brake Light May Not Show When Engaged. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Hyundai Genesis?
Based on 97 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (30), Engine (27), Unknown Or Other (13).
How do I check if a recall on my 2016 Hyundai Genesis has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.