2016 HYUNDAI GENESIS Complaints and Recall Information
The 2016 HYUNDAI GENESIS has 5 complaints and 3 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to electrical system failures including loss of steering and engine shutdown after recall repairs. Some also report problems with oil pressure warnings and door malfunctions.
Common Issues
- Steering and engine shutdown. Several owners report losing steering mid-turn followed by complete engine shutdown shortly after recall-related fuse repairs.
- Oil pressure warning. The oil pressure light activates when the engine is fully warmed and idling. Dealership suspects the sensor and quoted a $1500 replacement cost.
- Rear door failure. A driver’s side rear door failed to open after parking, with no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was not repaired or reported to the manufacturer.
Three recalls affect the 2016 Hyundai Genesis involving the electrical system, braking components, and parking brake indicator light. The defects pose risks including electrical fires and increased crash risk due to warning light failures.
Recalls
- Starter solenoid. (Campaign 24V107000) Affects 90,907 vehicles. Water can enter the starter solenoid causing electrical shorts and potential engine compartment fires while parked or driving. Owners are advised to park outside until dealers install a free relay kit. Letters were mailed in July 2024.
- ABS control module. (Campaign 21V160000) Affects 94,646 vehicles. The ABS module may malfunction and short circuit, increasing fire risk. Owners should park outside until dealers replace the ABS module fuse at no charge. Notifications were sent in July 2021.
- Parking brake indicator. (Campaign 17V359000) Affects 161,074 vehicles. Corrosion in the switch may stop the parking brake warning light from illuminating, risking partial brake engagement and increased crash risk. Dealers will replace the switch free of charge. Recall began August 2017.
Owners dealing with repeated electrical failures, safety system malfunctions, or unresolved recall repairs may have rights under state lemon laws. Consulting a consumer protection attorney could help clarify available remedies.
2016 HYUNDAI GENESIS Summary
2016
Model Year
5
Total Complaints
3
Total Recalls
346627
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2016 HYUNDAI GENESIS
90907 vehicles affected
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 enter the starter solenoid and cause an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
Risk: An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
2016 HYUNDAI GENESIS
94646 vehicles affected
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 could malfunction and short circuit.
Risk: An electrical short circuit inside the ABS module could cause an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
2016 HYUNDAI GENESIS
161074 vehicles affected
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 that the parking brake is applied may intermittently not illuminate in the dash due to corrosion in the switch.
Risk: 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.
Complaints
2016 HYUNDAI GENESIS
ID: 2101013LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Genesis. The contact stated that upon arriving to his destination and attempting to retrieve his child from the vehicle, the driver's side rear door failed to open. No warning lights were illuminated. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 134,000.
2016 HYUNDAI GENESIS
ID: 2066847ENGINE
After car was taken to dealership to fix recalls on the drive home the car lost steering mid turn directly after fuses which were part of the recall started clicking then car completely shut off in the middle of the road
2016 HYUNDAI GENESIS
ID: 2066846ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
After car was taken to dealership to fix recalls on the drive home the car lost steering mid turn directly after fuses which were part of the recall started clicking then car completely shut off in the middle of the road
2016 HYUNDAI GENESIS
ID: 2066845STEERING
After car was taken to dealership to fix recalls on the drive home the car lost steering mid turn directly after fuses which were part of the recall started clicking then car completely shut off in the middle of the road
2016 HYUNDAI GENESIS
ID: 2063723POWER TRAIN
Oil Pressure Light comes on when car is up to temp and idling. Took to dealership on 2/5 and they believe it is the sensor and quoted $1500.00 to replace it.