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Active NHTSA advisory: park outside and away from structures until repaired. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and see the recall details below.
Hyundai · Large Sedan

2016 Hyundai Genesis

Gas
Large Cars
5 EPA-rated configurations
Data refreshed 2026-10-26
F
Safety Signal
50 / 100 from the NHTSA recall record
Counts recalls, not crash safety — this vehicle earned 5 of 5 stars from NHTSA. A much-recalled best-seller scores low here; see the methodology.
Recalls3 critical 6
Complaints4 crash · 4 fire · 8 injured reported 104
Crash ratingNHTSA overall 5★
Fuel economybest combined, EPA 22 mpg
2016

The 2016 Hyundai Genesis is sold in the U.S. as a gas large sedan with 5 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Genesis RWD, is EPA-rated at 22 mpg combined. NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for this model year, 3 rated critical, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of F. Owners have filed 104 complaints, most often about the electrical system. NHTSA crash-tested it at 5 stars overall.

2016 Hyundai Genesis

Specs & fuel economy

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
ConfigurationPowertrainDriveEngine / motorCityHwyCombAnnual fuel*
Genesis RWDGasRWD3.8L 6-cyl182822$3,050
Genesis AWDGasAWD3.8L 6-cyl162519$3,550
Genesis CoupeGasRWD3.8L 6-cyl162519$4,350
Genesis CoupeGasRWD3.8L 6-cyl172419$4,350
Genesis RWDGasRWD5.0L 8-cyl152318$4,550

*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 36481, 36480, 36443, 36519, 37084.

Emissions & certification

Source: EPA emission certificates
ConfigurationSmog ratingEmission standardWhere it can be sold newSmartWay
Genesis AWD, Genesis Coupe, Genesis RWD5–6 / 10Bin 5 / LEV-II ULEVAll 50 states (federal, all altitudes); California and states following California standards—

Certified for all fifty states, so it can be registered new anywhere in the U.S.

The smog rating scores tailpipe pollutants other than greenhouse gases, 1 (worst) to 10 (best), and is comparable only within a model year. The standard is the federal bin or California tier the configuration was certified to. Both come from the EPA certificate behind the window sticker.

Specifications filed with NHTSA

Source: NHTSA vPIC

Dimensions Exterior

Body styleSedan/Saloon
Doors4
GVWR classClass 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)

Engine Basics

Cylinders6
Displacement3.8 L
Engine configurationV-Shaped

Engine Output

Horsepower348 hp

Fuel Economy

FuelGasoline

Filed by the manufacturer with NHTSA under the federal vehicle-identification rule and decoded from the VIN pattern — not a manufacturer press kit, so it describes the configurations we could identify rather than every trim (seen: GL, GLS(Middle grade), GLS, JSL, TAX). Figures for the trim you are looking at may differ.

Dimensions & weight

Source: Transport Canada
Length182.3–196.5 in
Width (body, without mirrors)73.2–74.8 in
Height54.7–57.9 in
Wheelbase111.0–118.5 in
Track, front64.2–64.6 in
Track, rear63.8–65.7 in
Curb weight3,589–4,687 lb
Weight distribution, front/rear52/48 to 55/45

Measured by Transport Canada for its Canadian Vehicle Specifications database, which covers the North American versions of each model — here 3 configurations: 2-door Coupe RWD 3.8 GT, 4-door Sedan AWD 3.8 Premium/3.8 LUX/3.8 Tec, 4-door Sedan AWD 5.0 Ultimate. Where a range is shown, those versions differ. Width is the body without mirrors, which is why it can read narrower than a brochure figure. Before we used it we checked it against the US manufacturer press kits we hold (27 Sep 2026): wheelbase agreed within 1% on every vehicle we could compare, length on 98%, and the curb weight fell inside the manufacturer's range on 96%. Source dataset. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada. Licence.

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Recalls (6)

Source: NHTSA recall database
!critical

Seats

308/035G
Park outside 94,622 vehicles
Problem 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. Risk A fire increases the risk of injury. Fix 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
Filed with NHTSADefect report PDFDealer notice PDF
NHTSA campaign 26V664000 reported Oct 8, 2026 Hyundai Motor America the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
!critical

Electrical System

254 (H), 018G (G)
Park outside 90,907 vehicles 70% reported repaired
Problem 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. Fix 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).
Filed with NHTSAOwner letter PDFRemedy instructions PDF
NHTSA campaign 24V107000 reported Feb 13, 2024 Hyundai Motor America the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
!critical

Service Brakes, Hydraulic

201/006G
Park outside 94,646 vehicles 90% reported repaired
Problem 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. Fix 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.
Filed with NHTSARemedy instructions PDF
NHTSA campaign 21V160000 reported Mar 10, 2021 Hyundai Motor America the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
▲high

Air Bags

192
1,295 vehicles 77% reported repaired
Problem Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2016 Genesis Coupe vehicles. The mounting bolts securing the driver-side frontal air bag may have been insufficiently tightened, potentially causing the air bag to detach from the steering wheel. Risk A detached driver's air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash. Fix Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the mounting bolts and retighten them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 22, 2020. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 192.
Filed with NHTSAOwner letter PDFRemedy instructions PDF
NHTSA campaign 20V248000 reported May 4, 2020 Hyundai Motor America the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
●moderate

Parking Brake

164
161,074 vehicles 74% reported repaired built Nov 20, 2013 – Feb 25, 2015
Problem 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. Fix 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.
Filed with NHTSAOwner letter PDF
NHTSA campaign 17V359000 reported Jun 5, 2017 Hyundai Motor America the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
▲high

Air Bags

151
84,500 vehicles 52% reported repaired built Dec 12, 2008 – Jun 11, 2016
Problem Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2010-2016 Genesis Coupe vehicles manufactured December 12, 2008, to June 11, 2016. The electrical harness connector for the front passenger seat Occupant Classification System (OCS) may dislodge when the seat is moved. Risk In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, the disconnected OCS would, by default, cause the first stage, and only the first stage, of the air bag to deploy, whether there is a child seat in the front seat and the bag should not deploy or if the crash is severe and both stages should deploy. Either scenario increases the risk of injury to the front seat oc Fix Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will secure the OCS connector to prevent it from disconnecting, free of charge. Parts are not currently available and a second letter will be sent to owners when parts are available. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 151.
Filed with NHTSAOwner letter PDFRemedy instructions PDF
NHTSA campaign 16V722000 reported Oct 7, 2016 Hyundai Motor America the full filing, and every vehicle covered →

These are vehicle campaigns — the ones the automaker filed against this model. NHTSA also records equipment recalls, filed by a parts maker against a component (a tyre, a child seat, an aftermarket part), and those are not listed here or counted above. nhtsa.gov/recalls shows both for a VIN.

NHTSA defect investigations

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Control Unit/Module — Hyundai and Kia ABS Module Fires open

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) has received eight Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) and eight Kia America, Inc. (Kia) Part 573 Recall Reports between 2016 and 2023. The combined 16 safety recalls all involve the antilock braking system (ABS) modules or Hydraulic Electronic Control Units (HECU) manufactured by the equipment supplier Mando. The Part 573 Recall Reports contain varying defect descriptions and differing remedy descriptions for the same or similar equipment supplied by Mando. Safety recalls included in this Audit Query (AQ) review include: Hyundai recalls 20V-520, 20V-543, 21V-161, 21V-160, 21V-303, 22V-056, 22V-810, and 23V-651. Kia recalls 16V-815, 20V-518, 20V-519, 21V

Opened Nov 17, 2023 · action AQ23002 · the investigation’s page →

Whether any of this applies to one specific Genesis

A campaign covers a build range, not a model year, so two identical-looking cars from 2016 can differ. Both of these check a VIN against the manufacturer’s own list, free, in about ten seconds. Hyundai publishes its own lookup because federal rule 49 CFR 573.15 requires it to, and to keep it current to within seven days.

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Hear about a recall before the letter does

The manufacturer’s letter is the last step of a recall: it has up to 60 days after filing to mail owners, at the address on the registration. We email you the day NHTSA posts a recall on the 2016 Hyundai Genesis, with what to do next. Nothing else, ever — no newsletter, no marketing, one-click unsubscribe in every message.

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Owner complaints

Source: NHTSA complaint database
104complaints filed

4 involved a crash · 4 a fire · 8 injuries · 0 deaths reported

Filed per year: 2015: 1 · 2016: 2 · 2017: 17 · 2018: 6 · 2019: 4 · 2020: 11 · 2021: 9 · 2022: 7 · 2023: 8 · 2024: 20 · 2025: 5 · 2026: 14

Most-cited components

Electrical System 32
Engine 29
Unspecified 13
Exterior Lighting 12
Power Train 11
Service Brakes 9

In owners' own words

Filed with NHTSA by the people who own these cars, one per problem area. Quoted as written, with anything identifying removed.

2300 started my car to go get lunch (at work). I first noticed that my lights were not on (they are set to automatic) so I turned it back one and they turned on; however, the headlights would not. Also no sound when using signals. Lastly, the seat belt chime would alarm every 15 sec or so, the warning light on dash stayed on.
Electrical System at 18,000 miles May 15, 2020 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11324613
Propeller shaft assembly / drive shaft assembly. Result: dealer replaced under factory warranty in 2018 and noise no longer exists. Previously, between 15 MPH and 20 MPH at cruise speed and no acceleration, a loud buffeting/recoiling/cuffing noise is audible in the cabin. Sounds as though it originates under the floor boards.
Power Train Jul 9, 2019 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11230586
The a pillar hinge has broken all of the wells in this area. It make a lot of noise when going on bumps. The wells have broke on both sides of the car. The car has never been in a accident and occurred over a few weeks of driving
Structure at 600 miles Aug 4, 2018 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11115684
My 2016 Genesis coupe will spontaneously, randomly accelerate, full throttle. I can't stop it until I throw it into neutral. There doesn't seem to be any common factor for it to happen. More often it was on the start up but sometimes as I was driving in traffic. The incidents are usually far apart.
Fuel/Propulsion System Oct 16, 2024 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11620078
Tire had a blow out. Total separation from wheel. Bought tire on July 2022 one year ago. Caused damage to vehicle. 226/45R18 91y Continental extreme contact DWS06
Tires Jul 26, 2023 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11534688
On 7/20/20 at 6:48 PM I was in a major accident. Taking out 60 feet of fence and rolling multiple times. Thankfull to be alive; however, the airbags never deployed. And my VIN showed no recalls
Air Bags at 23,000 miles Jul 26, 2020 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11341464

Complaint counts are raw owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects, and scale with how many were sold. Use them to spot patterns, not to rank.

Reported by Hyundai itself: 8 death-or-injury claims on this model year in its quarterly Early Warning reports to NHTSA (49 CFR 579.21): 9 injured, as claimed, not verified. Every Genesis model year, by year and system → Dated and by system, they are exhibit F of the defect dossier.

When owners reported it

Reported at 42k

miles, typically

Half the 55 owner reports with an odometer reading on file fall between 11,000 and 61,000 miles. That is when problems get reported, which is not the same as when they start — and not a failure rate, because nobody knows how many of these cars never had a problem at all.

under 10k 13
10k–20k 10
20k–30k 3
30k–40k 1
40k–50k 5
50k–60k 5
60k–70k 5
70k–80k 4
80k–90k 1
90k–100k 2
100k–150k 6
150k + 0

Median mileage by component

ComponentReportsMedian milesVs same age
Electrical System2050,0001.11×

Vs same age is this model year’s median for the system divided by the median of every 2016-model-year complaint about the same system, all makes: under 1× means owners of this car reported it at lower mileage. Which systems go early across the whole fleet: the component study.

Odometer readings as filed by owners with NHTSA. Readings under 100 or over 400,000 miles are dropped as data entry rather than history, and a component needs at least 12 readings before a median is shown for it.

Crash ratings

Source: NHTSA NCAP
ConfigurationOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover risk
4 DR AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★10%
4 DR RWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★10%
2 DR RWDnot ratednot ratednot rated★★★★★8%

NHTSA New Car Assessment Program.

Service bulletins & campaigns

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications
Extended coverage on file 1 filing by the manufacturer with NHTSA naming this model year

The term and the vehicles it covers are the manufacturer’s, as NHTSA’s summary of each filing states them; a dealer checks one particular car by its VIN. Every Hyundai warranty extension (62) → · Every warranty extension on file, all makes →

Communicationsfiled with NHTSA 133
Most recentmanufacturer date 2026-10-07
Kindsas classified by NHTSA 124 service bulletins, 4 others, 3 warranty extensions

Most often about: Power Train, Equipment, Electrical System, Engine, Equipment Adaptive/Mobility.

  • 26-EM-015H TSB Service bulletin
    2026-10-07 · Engine
  • Certain vehicles equipped with internal combustion engines may exhibit higher-than-expected engine oil consumption. This bulletin provides the inspection and repair procedures for vehicles exhibiting this condition. All internal combustion engines consume engine oil as part of normal engine operation. Oil consumption rates may vary based on mileage, operating conditions, driving habits, and mainte
  • 11032523 Other
    2026-04-10 · Air Bags
  • The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has identified the presence of substandard and dangerous driver’s-side airbag inflators manufactured by Jilin Province Detiannuo Automobile Safety System Co., Ltd. (DTN). These inflators were not supplied, approved, or authorized by the vehicle manufacturers and have primarily been found in vehicles that previously experienced a crash and
  • 11032522 Other
    2026-04-10 · Air Bags
  • The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued an urgent safety advisory regarding dangerous, counterfeit driver‑side airbag inflators manufactured by Jilin Province Detiannuo Automobile Safety System Co., Ltd. (DTN), that have been identified in U.S. vehicles following prior crashes, theft, or non‑certified airbag replacements. These inflators are not approved for use, may
  • 25-BD-012H TSB Service bulletin
    2025-11-06 · Exterior Lighting
  • This bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to the accumulated moisture in the headlamp, rear combination lamp, daytime running lamp (DRL), or fog lamp. This TSB illustrates the various causes of condensation inside the lamp assembly. Lamp assembly replacement is NOT necessary in most cases. This condition can be eliminated by turning on the lamps with the engine running for
  • 25-01-024H EM Service campaign
    2025-04-07 · Electrical System
  • Some vehicles may exhibit a loss of connectivity or interruptions in the middle of using Bluelink Service functions. This may be due to an irregular disconnection on Verizon's communication network. If you are experiencing issues with remote commands, or other Bluelink services, please see the instructions below to reestablish the connection via the AVN pinhole reset method.
  • TXX0 OL Warranty extension
    2024-12-12 · Air Bags
  • Certain 2015 – 2016 model year Genesis vehicles may display various Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC) related to the Airbag Control Unit (ACU), which may cause the airbag warning light to illuminate. At Hyundai, we are committed to providing vehicles of outstanding quality and value. In an effort to meet this commitment, Hyundai is extending the warranty coverage for the ACU under this condition to 1
  • 24-AT-002H Service bulletin
    2024-04-09 · Power Train
  • This TSB provides a procedure to diagnose and replace, if necessary, an automatic transmission with Incorrect Ratio DTC (transmission clutch slip in gear above limit) listed on Page 2.
  • 24-BD-001H Service bulletin
    2024-02-14 · Visibility/Wiper
  • This bulletin contains information about the proper removal of the windshield wiper blade protective cover on all models. If the protective cover is not removed correctly, there is a possibility of the rubber insert and rail spring becoming partially separated on the inner side of the wiper blade, which could lead to poor wiping performance and/or possible scratching of the windshield glass. Follo

A service bulletin is the manufacturer telling its dealers how to diagnose or repair a known condition. It is not a recall, not a finding that the vehicle is defective, and the work is not automatically free — though a bulletin is often what a dealer works from when you describe a symptom, so quoting the document number can save a diagnosis. The count is every communication filed; the list shows the most recent, one entry per campaign, because a single campaign is usually filed as several documents on the same day. The summaries are NHTSA's; the full documents come from the manufacturer.

Diagnostic trouble codes on file

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications and complaints

Codes documented against this model year in the federal record. A code appearing here does not mean this vehicle will set it — it means the code is part of this nameplate-year's documented history.

CodeWhat it meansMost often filed underWhere it appears
P0741
P0741 on Hyundai →		The torque converter clutch is not locking up when commanded.Power Train2 bulletins
P0743Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Power Train2 bulletins
P0748Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Power Train2 bulletins
P0753Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Power Train2 bulletins
P0758Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Power Train2 bulletins
P075AManufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Power Train2 bulletins
P0763Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Power Train2 bulletins
P0768Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Power Train2 bulletins
P0773Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Power Train2 bulletins
P0841Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Power Train2 bulletins
P2709Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Power Train2 bulletins

Generic codes (the second character is 0 or 2) mean the same thing on every vehicle sold in the United States. Manufacturer-specific codes (1 or 3) mean whatever the automaker assigned, and no honest source can define them for you — which is why the ones here carry the evidence instead of a definition. A code is a link when enough separate federal documents name it across the catalogue to be worth a page of its own; the rest are listed here, where the vehicle is the context that makes them mean something.

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At the New York inspection station

Source: New York State DMV

In New York’s inspection lanes over the 12 months to Oct 10, 2026, the 2016 Hyundai Genesis failed the emissions check on 4.3% of first inspections — close to the 4.2% for every 2016 model-year vehicle inspected; and the safety inspection on 0.87% (every 2016 vehicle: 2.2%).

New York inspections 4.3%

failed emissions

230 initial inspections of 226 vehicles.

MeasureThe 2016 GenesisEvery 2016 vehicleBehind it
Failed the emissions check4.3%4.2%230
Failed the safety inspection0.87%2.2%230
Air-bag warning lamp stayed lit0.43%0.27%230
Miles driven a year9,21610,028odometer at inspection
Average odometer95,017103,109odometer at inspection

New York’s emissions test on these model years is an on-board diagnostics check: it fails a car whose check-engine light is on or whose self-tests have not finished. First inspections only, so a car that failed and came back is counted once; private and special plates, not taxis, livery or commercial plates. A rate appears only where at least 200 inspections stand behind it. “Every 2016 vehicle” is every 2016 model-year car, SUV and pickup inspected in the same window, all makes. This is the state’s record of test results, not a reliability score by itself. Source: New York State Department of Motor Vehicles, Vehicle Inspections (data.ny.gov, Open NY terms).

Common questions about the 2016 Genesis

Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kits

Does the 2016 Hyundai Genesis have any recalls?

NHTSA has posted 6 recall campaigns for the 2016 Hyundai Genesis, 3 of them rated critical. The most serious on file is 26V664000, covering Seats. 2 of them were filed with no repair available at the time — NHTSA's file records what the manufacturer had in hand on the filing date, not what exists today. There is an active park outside advisory — act on it before driving. Check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls; a recall applies to specific build ranges, not every car.

How safe is the 2016 Hyundai Genesis?

NHTSA gave the 2016 Hyundai Genesis 5 stars overall in its New Car Assessment Program tests — 5-star frontal crash, 5-star side crash, 5-star rollover. WhichTrim also grades it F (50/100) on its recall record, which is a different question from crash protection.

What is the fuel economy of the 2016 Hyundai Genesis?

Across the 5 EPA-rated configurations of the 2016 Hyundai Genesis, the best EPA combined figure is 22 mpg. Figures are the EPA's own, per configuration, and every one is listed above.

What are the dimensions of the 2016 Hyundai Genesis?

Transport Canada measured it at 182.3–196.5 in long, 73.2–74.8 in wide (body, without mirrors), 54.7–57.9 in tall, on a 111.0–118.5 in wheelbase. Curb weight: 3,589–4,687 lb depending on configuration. Those are its measurements of the North American versions; every figure is in the table above.

What do owners complain about on the 2016 Hyundai Genesis?

Owners have filed 104 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Hyundai Genesis, most often about electrical system, engine, unspecified. Of those, 4 involved a crash, 4 a fire, 8 reported injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, so treat the pattern as a signal and the individual report as an anecdote.

How clean is the 2016 Hyundai Genesis?

The EPA smog rating for the 2016 Hyundai Genesis runs 5 to 6 out of 10 across its configurations. That score covers tailpipe pollutants other than greenhouse gases, and it only compares vehicles within the same model year. It is certified for all fifty states, so it can be registered new anywhere in the U.S. Its configurations were certified to different standards — Bin 5, LEV-II ULEV — which the table above lists per configuration.

Are there service bulletins for the 2016 Hyundai Genesis?

The manufacturer has filed 133 service bulletins and related communications with NHTSA for the 2016 Hyundai Genesis, most often covering power train, equipment, electrical system. The most recent is dated 2026-10-07. A bulletin is not a recall: it is the repair procedure a manufacturer sends its dealers for a condition it knows about, and the work is not automatically paid for. It is still worth knowing — if the symptom matches, quoting the bulletin number at the service desk can save a diagnosis. The document numbers and summaries are listed above.

How does the 2016 Hyundai Genesis do at state inspection?

In New York’s inspection lanes over the 12 months to Oct 10, 2026, the 2016 Hyundai Genesis failed the emissions check on 4.3% of first inspections — close to the 4.2% for every 2016 model-year vehicle inspected; and the safety inspection on 0.87% (every 2016 vehicle: 2.2%). The figures are New York State DMV’s own inspection records, first inspections only, and the table above sets each one against every vehicle of the same model year.

What we hold, and what an empty row means

Paid vehicle-history reports will not tell you the difference between “nothing happened to this car” and “we never received that record” — both of the big two say as much in their own help pages. Most of what is on this page comes from complete federal registers, so we can tell you which is which, row by row.

DataHeldSourceWhat it covers — or what empty means
Fuel economy & configurations5 configurationsEPA certification recordsEvery configuration the EPA certified for sale, with its own test figures.
Emission certificates5 configurationsEPA emission certificatesSmog rating, standard and the sales area that decides where the car can be sold new.
Recalls6NHTSA recall campaignsA complete federal register: every campaign covering this model year, with severity and advisory flags.
Owner complaints104NHTSA complaint databaseAlso complete, but unverified: these are reports owners filed, not findings. Counts scale with how many were sold.
Crash ratings3 testedNHTSA NCAPOnly the configurations NHTSA chose to crash-test, which is never all of them.
Service bulletins133NHTSA manufacturer communicationsEverything the manufacturer told its dealers about a defect or malfunction, short of a recall.
Investigations1NHTSA Office of Defects InvestigationOpen and closed defect investigations, with the agency's own narrative.
Driver-assist crash reportsnoneNHTSA Standing General Order 2021-01No report has been filed. Only entities named in the order report, and only crashes they hear of — so this is also what an unequipped car, or a manufacturer without telematics, looks like.
Specifications filed with NHTSA8 fieldsNHTSA vPIC, decoded from VIN patternsWhat the manufacturer filed under the federal VIN rule — a configuration, not the full trim ladder.
Measured dimensions7 fieldsTransport Canada, Canadian Vehicle SpecificationsLength, width, height, wheelbase, track and curb weight, measured on the North American versions.
Trims, pricing & equipmentnoneManufacturer press kitWe have not transcribed a press kit for this model year yet. This is our gap, not the manufacturer's — the one row here where an empty cell means we are behind.

Rebuilt nightly; this page was generated 2026-10-26. Every figure above is traceable to the source named beside it, and the JSON for this page carries the same values with their identifiers.

Where to go next

pages beside this one
Recalls Every Hyundai recall on file All campaigns filed against Hyundai vehicles, newest first, with the manufacturer's own number.Recall Watch Watch this Genesis by VIN Give it the VIN and you hear the night a campaign is filed — from $29 a month for a lot, free for ten.

Sources & method

Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). The most serious recall counts in full and each further one counts 85% of the one before, because a vehicle sold in millions is recalled more often than a rare one without being more dangerous — and because a flat subtraction bottomed the scale out, scoring a vehicle with 22 recalls within a point of one with six. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Read it as what it counts: recall campaigns on the federal record, weighted by severity. The damping reduces the sales bias by roughly 40% but does not remove it: like our complaint counts, this is not normalized by how many were sold, so a best-seller still scores somewhat worse than an obscure model with the same real risk. NHTSA crash ratings, do-not-drive and park-outside advisories, and the crash, fire, injury and death counts in owner complaints are reported separately on every page and never blended into the letter — a vehicle can hold five stars and a poor letter at once, and where that happens we say so rather than leave you to notice. Because the scale subtracts from a clean sheet, a model year too new to have been recalled, complained about or bulletined scores full marks on an empty record; we label those grades provisional rather than present them as earned.

EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records. Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed nightly.

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