2016 Hyundai Genesis Recall List
3 safety recall campaigns on file with NHTSA for the 2016 Hyundai Genesis, affecting electrical system and brakes. Recall repairs are free at any authorized Hyundai dealer.
- Recall campaigns
- 3
- Do Not Drive
- 0
- Park Outside
- 2
- Over-the-air fixes
- 0
- Latest report
- Feb 13, 2024
- Owner complaints
- 96
All 2016 Hyundai Genesis recalls
Newest first. Summaries are NHTSA’s own wording.
- NHTSA 24V107000Feb 13, 2024Electrical System90,907 vehiclesPark Outside
Electrical system:starter assembly:solenoid
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.
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).
- NHTSA 21V160000Mar 10, 2021Brakes94,646 vehiclesPark Outside
Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip:control unit/module
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.
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.
- NHTSA 17V359000Jun 5, 2017Brakes161,074 vehicles
Parking brake:indicator light
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.
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.
Frequently asked questions
- How many recalls does the 2016 Hyundai Genesis have?
- NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2016 Hyundai Genesis, covering electrical system and brakes.
- Are 2016 Hyundai Genesis recall repairs free?
- Yes. Under U.S. law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls free of charge at authorized dealers, regardless of the vehicle’s age or how many owners it has had. Use the VIN check to see which campaigns are still open on a specific car.
- What is the most recent recall on the 2016 Hyundai Genesis?
- The most recent campaign is NHTSA 24V107000, reported Feb 13, 2024, concerning the electrical system.