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2016 Hyundai Genesis: problems, recalls and fuel economy

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Owners have filed 146 complaints about the 2016 Hyundai Genesis with NHTSA, and it has 6 recalls. We don't rate it yet: a rating needs sales figures to turn complaints into rates.

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Owner complaints

146

filed with NHTSA

Recalls

on record

Fuel economy

22 mpg

best version, EPA combined

Fuel, 5 years

$9,273

12,000 mi a year, $3.40/gal

What owners complain about most

Electrical system32

Engine & cooling29

Body, glass & interior24

Transmission & drivetrain11

Engines and fuel economy

Version	Drive	Combined
Automatic (S8), 6 cyl, 3.8 L	Rear-Wheel Drive	22 mpg
Automatic (S8), 6 cyl, 3.8 L	Rear-Wheel Drive	19 mpg
Automatic (S8), 6 cyl, 3.8 L	All-Wheel Drive	19 mpg
Manual 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.8 L	Rear-Wheel Drive	19 mpg
Automatic (S8), 8 cyl, 5.0 L	Rear-Wheel Drive	18 mpg

Recalls

Seats › Front Assembly › Power AdjustOct 8, 2026 · campaign 26V664000
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.
Electrical System › Starter Assembly › SolenoidFeb 13, 2024 · campaign 24V107000
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.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip › Control Unit/ModuleMar 10, 2021 · campaign 21V160000
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.
Air Bags › FrontalMay 4, 2020 · campaign 20V248000
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.
Parking Brake › Indicator LightJun 5, 2017 · campaign 17V359000
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.
Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant ClassificationOct 7, 2016 · campaign 16V722000
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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Other years of the Hyundai Genesis

Year	Reliability
2016	Not rated yet
2015	Not rated yet

Questions people ask

What problems does the 2016 Hyundai Genesis have?

Owners have filed 146 complaints with NHTSA: electrical system (32), engine & cooling (29), body, glass & interior (24). We don't rate it yet, so this count isn't a reliability score: popular cars get more complaints.

How many recalls does the 2016 Hyundai Genesis have?

6 recalls on record with NHTSA.

What gas mileage does the 2016 Hyundai Genesis get?

Up to 22 mpg combined (EPA), depending on the engine.