2016 Hyundai Genesis
Common Problems
Ranked from 53 federal NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.
11 Common Problems
Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.
- 1
Electrical System Short Circuit
14complaintsHigh severityElectricalElectrical system shorts cause the vehicle to lose power, stall, or experience intermittent electrical failures.
Related recall: 24V107000
- 2
Engine Oil Pressure Sensor Failure
10complaintsHigh severityEngineThe oil pressure sensor fails, causing the oil pressure light to illuminate intermittently.
- 3
Headlight Malfunction
10complaintsMedium severityOtherHeadlights malfunction, flicker, or shut off unexpectedly, affecting visibility and safety during nighttime driving.
$100–$900est. lighting assembly repair · 0.5–2 hrs laborGet local quotes - 4
Electrical system intermittent power loss
9complaintsMedium severityElectricalThe electrical system experienced random power loss affecting various lights and warning systems.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 24V107000
- 5
Engine performance issues
9complaintsMedium severityEngineThe engine exhibited inconsistent performance, including stalling and unexpected noises.
- 6
Hydraulic brake system malfunction
8complaintsSafety riskBrakesThe hydraulic brake system failed to function properly during normal driving conditions.
$150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 21V160000
- 7
Starter Malfunction
7complaintsHigh severityOtherThe starter intermittently fails, causing the car to not start or die while driving, posing a safety risk.
$300–$800est. starter replacement · 1–3 hrs laborGet local quotes - 8
Steering Rack Malfunction
5complaintsSafety riskSteeringThe electric power steering rack malfunctions, causing the steering wheel to become stuck and not return to center.
$900–$2,000est. steering rack replacement · 4–8 hrs laborGet local quotes - 9
Sunroof structural failure
3complaintsHigh severityOtherThe sunroof unexpectedly shattered during normal driving conditions, posing a safety hazard.
- 10
Powertrain stalling
2complaintsMedium severityTransmissionThe vehicle suddenly lost power and stalled without warning, especially on inclines.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 11
Vehicle speed control malfunction
2complaintsHigh severityOtherThe vehicle accelerated uncontrollably, posing a significant safety risk.
Other years & sources
Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.