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Hyundai Genesis CoupeModel year report

2016 Hyundai Genesis Coupe Problems

Complaints
7filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
10,410miles, 4 complaints with mileage
Recalls
2campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating
—no overall rating published
EPA fuel economy
19 mpgcombined, 3.8L 6-cyl RWD · 16 city / 25 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2016 Hyundai Genesis Coupe (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 2016 Hyundai Genesis Coupe. The part named most often is electrical system, with 2 complaints (29% of the total), followed by air bags (1) and exterior lighting (1). 4 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 10,410 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 3 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 52 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 5 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Air bags complaints overlap with 2 recall campaigns covering the occupant classification and 3 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Electrical system: “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 warning light on dash stayed on. After shutting off the car (went in store) and restarted it all seems to be good?”

NHTSA complaint #11324613, filed 2020-05, 18,000 miles

Air bags: “On 7/20/20 at 6:48 pm I was in a major accident. Taking out 60 feet of fence and rolling multiple times. Thankfull to be alive; however, the airbags never deployed. And my VIN showed no recalls”

NHTSA complaint #11341464, filed 2020-07, 23,000 miles

Fuel system: “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. I have nearly wrecked too many times, so I parked it for good until I find the solution. I won't sell it and cause another person to possibly wreck or injure others. The local Hyundai dealership kept it for two months and test drove it but the problem didn't reoccur. …”

NHTSA complaint #11620078, filed 2024-10

Mileage when problems were reported

100% of the 4 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 2,820 and 18,000 miles.

50%0–1050%10–250%25–500%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (4 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 10,410 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

2017220182020220232024
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2016 Hyundai Genesis Coupe version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Genesis Coupe RWD3.8L 6-cyl8-speed automatic162519$4,350
Genesis Coupe RWD3.8L 6-cyl6-speed manual172419$4,350

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2016 Hyundai Genesis Coupe → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 52 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 52 bulletins →

Other model years of the Hyundai Genesis Coupe

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2016710,4102—19—Not enough data
20151629,0003—19—Rising
20142251,7573—21—Stable
20137480,0004—21Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years)Rising
20121149,2503—23—Not enough data
20112453,0004—23—Rising
20106823,6103—23Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years)Falling

All Hyundai Genesis Coupe model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2016 Hyundai Genesis Coupe have?

NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 2016 Hyundai Genesis Coupe as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2016 Hyundai Genesis Coupe is reported most often?

Electrical system is named most often, in 2 complaints (29% of the total), followed by air bags with 1.

Has the 2016 Hyundai Genesis Coupe been recalled?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2016 Hyundai Genesis Coupe get?

The EPA rates the 2016 Hyundai Genesis Coupe (Genesis Coupe, 3.8L 6-cyl) at 19 mpg combined, 16 city and 25 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,350 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2016 Hyundai Genesis Coupe reported?

Among the 4 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 10,410 miles and the middle half falls between 2,820 and 18,000 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.