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2016 Hyundai Genesis Coupe Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Good

Complaint Index

33/100

#5 most-complained of 7 Genesis Coupe years

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

The 2016 Hyundai Genesis Coupe ranks 5th of 7 model years with a complaint index of 33 and a 'Good' verdict, well below the worst years (2010 at 100, 2013 at 83). It has 7 NHTSA complaints, 2 recalls, and no fires or deaths.

Complaints
7
Recalls
2
Crashes / fires
1 / 0
Injuries / deaths
3 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
19
16.5 city / 24.5 hwy

Top 2016 Hyundai Genesis Coupe problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Electrical System2 (29%)
  2. Airbags1 (14%)
  3. Fuel System1 (14%)
  4. Structure & Body1 (14%)
  5. Suspension, Wheels & Tires1 (14%)
  6. Transmission & Powertrain1 (14%)

What owners report

  • Airbags failed to deploy during a rollover crash despite the vehicle showing no open recalls.
  • Manual transmission grinds and resists shifting into gear, reported as present since purchase.
  • Electrical glitches appear together after refueling: auto headlights stop working, doors won't lock, dash lights turn overly bright, and the seat belt chime sounds continuously.
  • A pillar hinge cracked welds on both sides of the body, causing noise over bumps, at 600 miles with no prior accident.
  • A tire experienced total separation from the wheel about a year after purchase.
  • The fuel system reportedly caused spontaneous full-throttle acceleration with no clear trigger, requiring the driver to shift into neutral to stop it.
2016 Hyundai Genesis Coupe complaints: complaints filed per month1Apr 2017Nov 2017Aug 2018May 2020Jul 2020Jul 2023Oct 2024
7 complaints filed with NHTSA from Apr 2017 to Oct 2024; peak Apr 2017 (1).

2016 Hyundai Genesis Coupe recalls

2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 20V248000May 4, 2020Airbags1,295 vehicles

    Air bags:frontal

    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.

    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.

  2. NHTSA 16V722000Oct 7, 2016Airbags84,500 vehicles

    Air bags:sensor:occupant classification

    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 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.

2016 Hyundai Genesis Coupe fuel economy and fuel cost

City
16.5 MPG
Highway
24.5 MPG
Combined
19 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$4,200
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Premium
Current regular gas
$4.32/gal
national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2016 compared with other Genesis Coupe years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)02550751002010201120122013201420152016
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2014Caution5022320
2015Caution1716319
2016Good337219

All Hyundai Genesis Coupe years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2016 Hyundai Genesis Coupe reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaints and recalls, the 2016 model has a complaint index of 33, ranking 5th of 7 Genesis Coupe years, and carries a 'Good' verdict relative to other years.
What problems does the 2016 Hyundai Genesis Coupe have?
NHTSA lists 7 complaints for 2016, led by the Electrical System at 29% share, including cases of headlights, door locks, and dash lights malfunctioning together. Other reported areas include Airbags, Fuel System, Structure & Body, Suspension, and Transmission.
Does the 2016 Genesis Coupe have a recall?
Yes. There are 2 recalls: one from 2016 for an airbag occupant classification sensor connector and one from 2020 for insufficiently tightened driver airbag mounting bolts. Neither is a do-not-drive recall.
How does the 2016 Genesis Coupe compare to other years?
The 2016 model's complaint index of 33 is much lower than 2010 (100) and 2013 (83), which are marked 'Avoid,' but higher than 2012 and 2015, which score 0 and 17 and are marked 'Best.'

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.