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2016 Hyundai Genesis Air bags Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
3%of 97 total for the year
Median mileage
75,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the air bags of the 2016 Hyundai Genesis, 3% of the 97 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 75,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Genesis. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact became aware that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 133,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11631617, filed 2024-12, 133,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Genesis. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously taken to the dealer for recall repairs for the air bags however, the contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated, and ABS warning light intermittently illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer nor the manufacturer were not notified. The failure mileage was approximately 18,000”

NHTSA complaint #11487149, filed 2022-09, 18,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Genesis. The contact stated that while driving at 50-55 mph, the vehicle hydroplaned and crashed into the median. The contact stated that only the front driver side door air bag deployed. The contact and his wife sustained injuries and the contact's wife was transported by ambulance to the hospital. It was unknown if there was a police report filed. The vehicle was towed to the towing yard where it was awaiting inspection from the insurance company. The dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 75,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11422666, filed 2021-06, 75,000 miles

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Air bags: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201633%
201593%
201429%
20131310%
201283%
201143%
201078%
200952%

Other parts of the 2016 Hyundai Genesis

Electrical system
29 complaintsEngine
27 complaintsOther or unknown
13 complaintsExterior lighting
11 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
10 complaintsBrakes
9 complaintsSteering
8 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2016 Hyundai Genesis

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology