Reliable Auto DB

2016 Hyundai Genesis reliability

Is it reliable?

The 2016 Hyundai Genesis has 95 complaints with NHTSA after 11 years, or 8 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most Genesis years here — under the median of the other years, which is 16. NHTSA has 3 recalls on file, including Solenoid, Brake control module, and Indicator light.

2012 Hyundai Genesis
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Complaints

95

Per year

8

Recalls

3

Years on the road

11

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (28 of 95), then Engine (27) and Exterior lighting (11). Those filings include 3 that report a crash, 4 that report a fire, and 4 that report an injury.

Next to 2015

The 2015 Genesis has 306 complaints, 24 per year. The 2016 has fewer complaints per year than the 2015.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2016 Hyundai Genesis. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (3)

Recall electrical system, starter, solenoid 2024-02-13 · NHTSA campaign 24V107000
Summary 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.
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 may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's numbers for this recall are 254(H) and 018G(G).
Recall Brake control module 2021-03-10 · NHTSA campaign 21V160000
Summary 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.
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 contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's numbers for this recall are 201 and 006G.
Recall parking brake, indicator light 2017-06-05 · NHTSA campaign 17V359000
Summary 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.
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.

Complaints by component (95 total)

Electrical system
28
Engine
27
Exterior lighting
11
Powertrain
9
Steering
8
Fuel and propulsion system
5
Structure
5
Hydraulic brakes
4
Service brakes
4
Air bags
3
Speed control
3
Electronic stability control (ESC)
2
Engine and engine cooling
2
Latches, locks, and linkages
2
Seats
2
Back-over prevention
1
Fuel system, gasoline
1
Seat belts
1
Suspension
1
Visibility
1
Visibility and wipers
1
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Crash-flagged

3

Fire-flagged

4

Injury reports

4

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

120152201615201752018420199202092021720227202318202452025132026
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "steering locks up at times"
    Steering · filed 2026-08-02
  • "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…"
    Steering · filed 2026-07-02
  • "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 passenger’s side seat. Upon…"
    Electrical system · filed 2026-06-25
  • "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…"
    Engine · filed 2026-04-21
  • "My 2016 Hyundai Genesis started flashing a code stating “Check PSB” only a week after buying the car. PSB means Pre-active Seat Belt. The seat belts somehow interlink with the fuel pump. My car has a faulty fuel pump…"
    Powertrain, Seat belts, Fuel and propulsion system · filed 2026-03-29

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2016 Hyundai Genesis 2 DR RWD Not rated Not rated Not rated 5 stars
2016 Hyundai Genesis 4 DR AWD 5 stars 5 stars 5 stars 5 stars
2016 Hyundai Genesis 4 DR RWD 5 stars 5 stars 5 stars 5 stars

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Fuel economy

Trim Engine Transmission Drive City Hwy Combined Annual fuel cost
Genesis all-wheel drive 3.8L, 6-cyl Automatic (8-speed) All-wheel drive 16 25 19 MPG $3400
Genesis Coupe 3.8L, 6-cyl Automatic (8-speed) Rear-wheel drive 16 25 19 MPG $4200
Genesis Coupe 3.8L, 6-cyl Manual 6-speed Rear-wheel drive 17 24 19 MPG $4200
Genesis rear-wheel drive 5L, 8-cyl Automatic (8-speed) Rear-wheel drive 15 23 18 MPG $4450
Genesis rear-wheel drive 3.8L, 6-cyl Automatic (8-speed) Rear-wheel drive 18 28 22 MPG $2950

Specs and fitment

2nd generation (DH), 2015–2016
Body styles Sedan
Oil 5W-30 (3.8L all temps); 5W-20/5W-30 (5.0L) , 7.3 qt capacity
Tire size 225/45R18, 245/45R18, 225/40R19, 245/40R19 (trim dependent)

Known issues for this generation

Recall 15V-864 covers certain 2015 Genesis vehicles equipped with Hankook Ventus S1 noble2 tires installed as original equipment: the affected tires may develop cracks in the tire sidewall. Recall 16V-575 covers certain 2015 Genesis sedans where the seven-inch TFT-LCD instrument cluster may display an incorrect vehicle speed or illuminate warning lights incorrectly. Recall 17V-359 covers certain 2015-2016 Sonata and Genesis vehicles where the parking brake warning light may intermittently not illuminate due to corrosion in the switch.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2016 Hyundai Genesis reliable?

The 2016 Hyundai Genesis has 95 complaints with NHTSA after 11 years, or 8 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most Genesis years here — under the median of the other years, which is 16. NHTSA has 3 recalls on file, including Solenoid, Brake control module, and Indicator light.

What are common problems with a 2016 Hyundai Genesis?

The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (28 of 95), then Engine (27) and Exterior lighting (11). Those filings include 3 that report a crash, 4 that report a fire, and 4 that report an injury.

Is the 2016 Hyundai Genesis more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2015 Genesis has 306 complaints, 24 per year. The 2016 has fewer complaints per year than the 2015.

Has the 2016 Hyundai Genesis been recalled?

The 2016 Hyundai Genesis has 3 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2016 Hyundai Genesis?

Owners have filed 95 complaints about the 2016 Hyundai Genesis with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2016 Hyundai Genesis get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2016 Hyundai Genesis is 19.4 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

What oil does a Hyundai Genesis take?

Viscosity and capacity depend on engine and model year; use the generation specs here and confirm in the owner's manual.

What generation is the 2015 Hyundai Genesis sedan?

2nd generation / DH (2015-2016) for this nameplate before Genesis became a separate brand.

What tire sizes does a Hyundai Genesis sedan use?

First-gen examples include 235/50R18 and 235/45R19; second-gen trims list 225/45R18 through 245/40R19.