NHTSA lists 96 complaints for the 2016 Hyundai Genesis, 3 of them mention a crash and 4 mention a fire. 4 complaints mention an injury, with 5 injuries and 0 deaths reported.
Data build 2026-10-09.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as HYUNDAI GENESIS.
Model-generated complaint tags
These labels are model-generated, not NHTSA data.
Failure modes| Label | Count | Share of tagged | Mean confidence |
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| electrical electronic | 37 | 38.5% | 0.85 |
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| loss of control | 17 | 17.7% | 0.84 |
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| mechanical failure | 11 | 11.5% | 0.80 |
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| visibility or lighting | 11 | 11.5% | 0.76 |
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| fire or overheating | 9 | 9.4% | 0.87 |
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| noise or comfort | 6 | 6.3% | 0.98 |
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| restraint or airbag | 2 | 2.1% | 0.79 |
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| unclear | 2 | 2.1% | 0.91 |
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| structural or corrosion | 1 | 1.0% | 0.60 |
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Severities| Label | Count | Share of tagged | Mean confidence |
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| moderate | 58 | 60.4% | 0.80 |
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| low | 30 | 31.3% | 0.80 |
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| high | 6 | 6.3% | 0.95 |
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| critical | 2 | 2.1% | 0.88 |
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Model: typesafe/jev-1.13-20260917; schema version: tag-v1. 96 tagged complaints of 96 complaints (100.0%).
Confidence is the model's own probability for the label it chose (0 to 1), not accuracy.
Model-generated labels on tagged complaints only. Model years 2013 and newer are tagged in full; 2012 in part (see tagged_share); earlier model years have no tags. NHTSA's own flags remain separate in the complaints block.
Recalls
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3 recalls.
Date: 2024-02-13. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
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).
Do not drive: No. Park outside: Yes.
Date: 2021-03-10. Systems: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC.
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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: Yes.
Date: 2017-06-05. Systems: PARKING BRAKE.
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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Investigations
1 investigations; 1 open.
AQ23002
Opened: 2023-11-17. Closed: Not listed.
Hyundai and Kia ABS Module Fires
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
Systems: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC.
Linked campaign numbers: None listed.
Manufacturer communications
81 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
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| EQUIPMENT | 25 |
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| POWER TRAIN | 18 |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 13 |
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| EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 11 |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 6 |
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| SEATS | 6 |
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| VISIBILITY | 6 |
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| AIR BAGS | 5 |
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11032522
Date: 2026-04-10. Type: Other. Systems: AIR BAGS.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued an urgent safety advisory regarding dangerous, counterfeit drivera side airbag inflators manufactured by Jilin Province Detiannuo Automobile Safety System Co., Ltd. (DTN), that have been identified in U.S. vehicles following prio
11032523
Date: 2026-04-10. Type: Other. Systems: AIR BAGS.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has identified the presence of substandard and dangerous drivera 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 ve
11025476
Date: 2025-11-06. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: 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
11017111
Date: 2025-04-07. Type: Service Campaign. Systems: 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 inst
11015936
Date: 2025-03-18. Type: Service Campaign. Systems: 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 Verizona s communication network. Follow the procedure in this TSB to reestablish the connection via the AVN pinhole reset method.
11011831
Date: 2024-12-12. Type: Warranty Program/Extension. Systems: AIR BAGS.
Certain 2015 a 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
11009747
Date: 2024-10-29. Type: Warranty Program/Extension. Systems: AIR BAGS.
Certain 2015-2016MY Genesis (DH) vehicles may experience various Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC) related to the Airbag Control Unit (ACU). The associated DTC covered by this TSB are listed on page 3 of this bulletin. The airbag warning light may illuminate however airbag operation is unaffected. Hyun
11009749
Date: 2024-10-29. Type: Warranty Program/Extension. Systems: AIR BAGS.
Certain 2015-2016MY Genesis (DH) vehicles may experience various Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC) related to the Airbag Control Unit (ACU). The associated DTCs covered by this TSB are listed on page 3 of the TSB. The airbag warning light may illuminate, however, airbag operation is unaffected. Hyundai
10253275
Date: 2024-04-09. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: 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.
10251285
Date: 2024-02-14. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: VISIBILITY, 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, w