Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2016 Hyundai Genesis has 3 recalls, 91 complaints.
3
Recalls
91
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 7, 2026
17V359000
PARKING BRAKE:INDICATOR LIGHT
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Sonata and Genesis vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the warning light to indicate t...
21V160000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Genesis and 2017-2020 Genesis G80 vehicles. The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module c...
24V107000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:SOLENOID
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Genesis, 2017-2019 Genesis G80, Genesis G90, and 2019 Genesis G70 vehicles. Water may ...
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2016 Hyundai Genesis 2 DR RWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 26, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | My car wont start. When I press the start button everything turns on but it wont start. It functions... |
| Mar 1, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,SEAT BELTS,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | My 2016 Hyundai Genesis started flashing a code stating “Check PSB” only a week after buying the car... |
| Feb 28, 2026 | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Genesis. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the p... |
| Feb 20, 2026 | ENGINE | Oil light keep coming on when the car is stopped or at the light and turns off when it's running mec... |
| Jan 23, 2026 | SEATS | Passenger seat caught fire while vehicle was parked in attached garage and self-extinguished. Insura... |
| Jan 9, 2026 | ENGINE | Engine oil light comes on and turns back off. Car has 97,000 miles and has regular oil changes. |
| Dec 16, 2025 | STEERING | Steering becomes stuck in a curve and doesn't return to center. This creates a very dangerous condi... |
| Oct 11, 2025 | ENGINE | The oil pressure light illuminates at low RPMs and turns off under a load or higher RPMs. In checkin... |
| Oct 9, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | Dear NHTSA, I am filing this complaint to formally report a serious vehicle safety hazard and to exp... |
| Oct 5, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | Oil light appears when at a stop and goes off when accelerating. was told by mechanic this is a sens... |
| Jun 16, 2025 | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Genesis. The contact stated that upon arriving to his destination an... |
| Feb 20, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | Was told by mechanic their was a possibility for fire with the starter mechanism. |
| Feb 19, 2025 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | After car was taken to dealership to fix recalls on the drive home the car lost steering mid turn di... |
| Feb 5, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | Oil Pressure Light comes on when car is up to temp and idling. Took to dealership on 2/5 and they be... |
| Dec 19, 2024 | AIR BAGS | The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Genesis. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, t... |
| Nov 18, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES | The car's auto hold brakes locked by themselves and could not be released. |
| Nov 11, 2024 | ENGINE | The oil pressure sensor is causing a oil light. This is a known issue on these cars and engines due ... |
| Sep 20, 2024 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | When headlights are in auto mode, use of the turn signal can result in the headlights flickering or ... |
| Sep 19, 2024 | STEERING | Purchased this car from a Hyundai dealer and immediately after multiple times the steering has stuck... |
| Jul 31, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Genesis. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number:... |