2016 HYUNDAI GENESIS — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
127
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
20
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2016 HYUNDAI GENESIS
The 2016 HYUNDAI GENESIS has received a total of 127 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:SOLENOID, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE, PARKING BRAKE:INDICATOR LIGHT. 20 technical service bulletins have been issued by Hyundai Motor America for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (27 complaints), Engine (25 complaints), and Unknown Or Other (12 complaints).
Recalls for the 2016 HYUNDAI GENESIS
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2016 HYUNDAI GENESIS, potentially affecting up to 346,627 vehicles.
Recall 24V107000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:SOLENOID
| 90,907 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will install a remedy relay kit in the engine junction box, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 15, 2024. Owners...
View full details →Recall 21V160000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
| 94,646 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: An electrical short circuit inside the ABS module could cause an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the remedy is complete. Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ABS module fuse, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 6, 2021. Owners can...
View full details →Recall 17V359000 — PARKING BRAKE:INDICATOR LIGHT
| 161,074 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: If the parking brake indicator is not illuminated when the parking brake is applied, the driver may operate the vehicle with the parking brake partially engaged, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the parking brake switch, free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2017. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-671-3059. Hyundai's number for this recall is 164.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2016 HYUNDAI GENESIS
127 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2016 HYUNDAI GENESIS. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 27 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 25 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 12 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulic | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control Esc | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seats | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Back Over Prevention Warnings | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System12v24v48v Batterycables | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemstarter Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitywiper | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
Passenger seat caught fire while vehicle was parked in attached garage and self-extinguished. Insurance deemed vehicle total loss due to extent of damage.
The oil pressure light illuminates at low RPMs and turns off under a load or higher RPMs. In checking Hyundai Genesis forums, this is a common failure/fouling of the oil pressure switch. Oil level is fine; it is the switch that fails, giving the owner a false sense of low oil and potential catastrophic engine damage. Unfortunately, the engine design requires a very expensive disassembly of the engine manifold and other parts to access and replace this small switch.
Oil light appears when at a stop and goes off when accelerating. was told by mechanic this is a sensor problem common to my vehicle.
Was told by mechanic their was a possibility for fire with the starter mechanism.
Oil light appears when at a stop and goes off when accelerating. was told by mechanic this is a sensor problem common to my vehicle.
Safety Rating for the 2016 HYUNDAI GENESIS
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2016 HYUNDAI GENESIS in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2016 HYUNDAI GENESIS
Hyundai Motor America has issued 20 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2016 HYUNDAI GENESIS. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
24-BE-015H TSB — AIR BAGS
Certain 2015-2016MY Genesis (DH) vehicles may experience various Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC) related to the Airbag Control Unit (ACU). The associated DTC covered by this TSB are listed on page 3 of this bulletin. The airbag warning light may illuminate however airbag operation is unaffected. Hyundai is extending warranty coverage...
24-BE-015H DBP — AIR BAGS
Certain 2015-2016MY Genesis (DH) vehicles may experience various Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC) related to the Airbag Control Unit (ACU). The associated DTCs covered by this TSB are listed on page 3 of the TSB. The airbag warning light may illuminate, however, airbag operation is unaffected. Hyundai is extending warranty coverage...
23-01-037H — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
Certain 2015-2016MY Hyundai Genesis (DH) vehicles may exceed evaporative emissions standards due to Onboard Refueling Vapor Recovery (ORVR) system. To correct this symptom, install an auxiliary canister assembly between the canister and Canister Close Valve (CCV).
23-01-037H — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Certain 2015-2016MY Hyundai Genesis (DH) vehicles may exceed evaporative emissions standards due to Onboard Refueling Vapor Recovery (ORVR) system. To correct this symptom, install an auxiliary canister assembly between the canister and Canister Close Valve (CCV).
21-AT-018H — POWER TRAIN
This bulletin describes the procedure to replace the 35R and 4&OD solenoids for a shift flare and/or harsh shift during the 2~3, 3~4 or 4~5 upshift.
21-FL-003H — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
This TSB provides consolidated diagnosis and repair information, currently in the shop manual, to address DTC U0109 / U010900 related to a communication error with the Fuel Pump Control Module (FPCM).
20-BE-009H — EQUIPMENT
This bulletin provides the warranty extension and service procedure to replace the multifunction switch assembly. Certain vehicles may exhibit intermittent headlight flickering while driving with the light switch on AUTO light mode. Hyundai is extending the multifunction switch assembly warranty to 15 years with unlimited miles from the date of...
Warranty Extensi — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Hyundai is extending the multifunction switch assembly warranty to 15 years with unlimited miles from the date of original retail delivery or date of first use (whichever occurs first). A service procedure is provided to replace the multifunction switch assembly. Certain vehicles may exhibit intermittent headlight flickering while driving with...
Warranty Extensi — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
Hyundai is extending the multifunction switch assembly warranty to 15 years with unlimited miles from the date of original retail delivery or date of first use (whichever occurs first). A service procedure is provided to replace the multifunction switch assembly. Certain vehicles may exhibit intermittent headlight flickering while driving with...
20-BE-007H — STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID
On certain 2015-2016 Genesis (DH) vehicles, the trunk harness may be damaged due to tension against the trunk lid arm. This bulletin provides the procedure to inspect, repair when necessary, and reroute the wire harness.
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2016 HYUNDAI GENESIS
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the HYUNDAI GENESIS
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