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2016 Hyundai Genesis Coupe problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 8 complaints on file for the 2016 Hyundai Genesis Coupe — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 2 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

8

NHTSA complaints

2

Recalls

0

Investigations

1

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

3

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2016 compare to other Genesis Coupe years?

Genesis Coupe NHTSA complaints by model year, 2016 highlighted107 complaints2010: 90 complaints2011: 30 complaints2012: 14 complaints2013: 107 complaints2014: 32 complaints2015: 21 complaints2016: 8 complaints
Genesis Coupe NHTSA complaints by model year, 2016 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2016 Hyundai Genesis Coupe problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Electrical System225%
Fuel System113%
Airbags113%
Body & Structure113%
Tires & Wheels113%
Transmission113%
Lighting113%

Does the 2016 Hyundai Genesis Coupe have recalls?

2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

20V248000AirbagsMay 4, 2020 · 1,295 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

A detached driver's air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Remedy

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.

16V722000AirbagsOctober 7, 2016 · 84,500 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

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 occupant.

Remedy

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.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“AFTER REFUELING, STARTED VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT AUTO-ON HEADLIGHTS DID NOT WORK AS I HAD TO TURN THEM TO THE MANUAL "ON" SETTING. NEXT, MY DOORS WOULD NOT LOCK AND THE DASH LIGHTS BECAME EXTREMELY BRIGHT. NEXT, MY SEAT BELT CONTINUOUSLY "CHIMED" WHILE I WAS DRIVING WITH IT ON. I ALSO NOTICED THAT…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · November 9, 2017

“MANUAL TRANSMISSION GRINDS WHEN SHIFTING, SOMETIMES THE GEAR DOESN'T WANT TO GO IN AND YOU HAVE TO FORCE IT.. CAR HAS HAD THIS ISSUE SINCE THE FIRST WEEK I PURCHASED IT. CAR HAS 15,000 MILES.”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · January 14, 2016

“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.…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Fuel System · January 1, 2023

“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…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Lighting · May 14, 2020

“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”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Tires & Wheels · July 26, 2023

2016 Hyundai Genesis Coupe — common questions

Is the 2016 Hyundai Genesis Coupe reliable?

The record is thin — 8 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 2 recalls should be verified as completed.

Does the 2016 Hyundai Genesis Coupe have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 2016 Hyundai Genesis Coupe. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Hyundai Genesis Coupe years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Genesis Coupe years to avoid are 2013, 2010, 2014, 2011, 2015, 2012. The cleanest record among Genesis Coupe years belongs to 2016.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.