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2016 Hyundai Genesis: common problems and reliability
An average Genesis year.
102 owner complaints, most about electrical system. 5 recalls.
Should I buy a 2016 Genesis?The 2016 Hyundai Genesis has 102 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 5 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are electrical system and engine.
Safety record for the 2016 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2016 Hyundai Genesis vehicles (US, public record).
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Is 2016 a good year for the Genesis?
Across the 9 Genesis model years we track, complaint volume runs from 1 (2008) to 312 (2010). With 102 complaints, the 2016 Genesis sits below the model's median of 195.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2016 Genesis
parking brake:indicator light
Campaign 17V359000Hyundai 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.
service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip:control unit/module
Campaign 21V160000Hyundai 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.
electrical system:starter assembly:solenoid
Campaign 24V107000Hyundai 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.
air bags:sensor:occupant classification
Campaign 16V722000Hyundai 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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air bags:frontal
Campaign 20V248000Hyundai 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.
What owners say across generations
Sentiment is sharply divided, creating a high-value, high-risk proposition.
Owner insights cover all generations of the Genesis. See the full Genesis owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used Genesis listings typically run $9,857–$14,096 across 2009 to 2016 model years.
Other Genesis model years
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