The Verdict
Worst problem area
Engine
Engine leads by volume: 29 of 97 complaints (30%) mention it. Complaints mentioning Airbags & Restraints include more reported injuries (2) than those mentioning any other identified area.
Complaints filed fell from 291 in 2015 to 97 in 2016.
At a glance
- NHTSA complaints
- 97
- Recall campaigns
- 4
- EPA fuel cost per year
- $2,850–$4,300
- Combined MPG
- 18–22
Complaints by model year
Where owners report problems
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Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History
| Category | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | vs. 2016 Large Cars |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fuel cost ($) | 2,950–4,300 | 2,850–4,300 | 2,850–4,300 | |
| Combined MPG | 18–22 | 18–22 | 18–22 | |
| City / Highway MPG | 15–19 / 23–27 | 15–18 / 23–28 | 15–18 / 23–28 | |
| CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi) | 406–495 | 411–502 | 411–502 | |
| Complaints filed | 22 | 291 | 97 | |
| Recalls issued | 0 | 7 | 4 | |
| Crash-involved complaints | 4 | 10 | 3 | |
| Fire-involved complaints | 0 | 3 | 4 | |
| Injuries reported | 3 | 8 | 5 | |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Configurations compared | 4 | 3 | 3 |
Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.
Common questions
How many recalls does the 2016 Hyundai Genesis have?
4 NHTSA recall campaigns as of Nov 7, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.
What is the most common complaint about the 2016 Hyundai Genesis?
Engine: 29 of 97 NHTSA complaints (30%) mention it.
What gas mileage does the 2016 Hyundai Genesis get?
EPA rates it 18–22 MPG combined.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2016 Hyundai Genesis?
EPA estimates $2,850–$4,300 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.
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EPA-Rated Configurations (5)
| Configuration | Transmission | Cylinders | Displacement | Drivetrain | Fuel Type | Vehicle Class | City | Highway | Combined | Annual Fuel Cost | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Configuration 1 | Automatic (S8) | 6 | 3.8L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars | 16 mpg | 25 mpg | 19 mpg | $4,050 | 455 g/mi |
| Configuration 2 | Automatic (S8) | 6 | 3.8L | All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Large Cars | 16 mpg | 25 mpg | 19 mpg | $3,300 | 460 g/mi |
| Configuration 3 | Automatic (S8) | 6 | 3.8L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Large Cars | 18 mpg (high) | 28 mpg (high) | 22 mpg (high) | $2,850 (low) | 411 g/mi (low) |
| Configuration 4 | Manual 6-spd | 6 | 3.8L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars | 17 mpg | 24 mpg | 19 mpg | $4,050 | 456 g/mi |
| Configuration 5 | Automatic (S8) | 8 | 5.0L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars | 15 mpg (low) | 23 mpg (low) | 18 mpg (low) | $4,300 (high) | 502 g/mi (high) |
Complaints by Category
| Category | Complaints | Crash-Involved | Fire-Involved | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 29 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical | 29 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Brakes | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension, Wheels & Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Airbags & Restraints | 4 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Driver Assistance & Speed Control | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Body, Seats & Latches | 9 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility & Lighting | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 13 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.
Recalls (4)
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST
- Defect
- Hyundai Motor America (Genesis) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Hyundai Genesis, and 2017-2020 Genesis G80 vehicles. The front power seat motors may overheat due to a stuck power seat control switch, which can result in a fire while parked or driving.
- Consequence
- A fire increases the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Owners are advised to park their vehicles outdoors and away from other vehicles or structures until the repair has been performed. The remedy is currently under development. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 7, 2026. Owners of Hyundai vehicles may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Genesis owners may contact Genesis customer service at 844-340-9741. Hyundai recall number for this recall is 308 and Genesis' recall number is 035G. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 13, 2026.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:SOLENOID
- 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 may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's numbers for this recall are 254(H) and 018G(G).
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
- 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 contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's numbers for this recall are 201 and 006G.
PARKING BRAKE:INDICATOR LIGHT
- 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.