2016 Hyundai Genesis Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 9%of 97 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 54,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the brakes of the 2016 Hyundai Genesis, 9% of the 97 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 54,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
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.
“Takata recall I was in motion driving less than 30miles/hour in traffic, stopping few times and kept a good distance. All of a sudden, I applied the brakes to stop but the vehicle did not stop and kept moving fast. I applied the brakes soo hard, vehicle did not stop the collision system that was suppose to stop the vehicle and avoid the collison did nothing. I reported the same issue when I took the vehicle to the dealership during my 1st service and expressed concern regarding the sensors not working. The car has only 6,000 miles. …”
NHTSA complaint #10925494, filed 2016-11, 6,000 miles“May anti-lock brake light has been common for over a year now. I took it to the dealership but they claim that hey could not find it. 6 month later I find out it's a recall for my car for this exact reason. They claim they would start to fix this problem may 1st ... Unfortunately it's may 10th and I still have not received anything about my car or getting it fix.”
NHTSA complaint #11415797, filed 2021-05“The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Genesis. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked in the driveway, the vehicle started smoking. The contact smothered the smoke and noticed that the wiring harness was burned. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the main wiring harness and the starter switch was burned along with several other wires. The contact sought the parts for the repair however, the part was not available due to NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V160000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The VIN was not included. The vehicle had not been repaired. …”
NHTSA complaint #11493041, filed 2022-11, 97,000 miles“When driving the vehicle, even down the interstate at 70, the braking system and or the emergency braking system suddenly activate causing immediate pull over. There are no indicator lights are alarms activated. It has occurred intermittently several times in the last few months. I contacted the local dealer but they find no open recalls on this VIN number. They do advise the have been recalls for this issue on the same year make and model regarding sudden braking but with different VIN#s. This VIN number is having the braking issues by Recall number 17V359000: Parking Brake. …”
NHTSA complaint #11768921, filed 2026-10“The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Genesis. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 21V160000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The local dealer and the manufacturer were made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.”
NHTSA complaint #11421156, filed 2021-06Related recalls
- 21V160000Mar 10, 2021Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Genesis and 2017-2020 Genesis G80 vehicles. The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module could…Covers: Hyundai Genesis 2015–2016, Genesis G80 2017–2020
- 17V359000Jun 5, 2017Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Sonata and Genesis vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the warning light to indicate that the…Covers: Hyundai Genesis 2015–2016, Sonata 2015–2016
Related service bulletins
- 10190038Mar 23, 2021This bulletin provides best practice recommendations when performing brake service procedures.
- 10183963Nov 30, 2020This bulletin describes the procedure to inspect and identify fluid which may appear around the brake caliper area.
Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 2016 Hyundai Genesis
29 complaintsEngine
27 complaintsOther or unknown
13 complaintsExterior lighting
11 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
10 complaintsSteering
8 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsAir bags
3 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