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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 2021-06

Related recalls

Related service bulletins

Brakes: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201699%
2015238%
2014314%
20132520%
20126123%
20112924%
20103135%
200912553%

Other parts of the 2016 Hyundai Genesis

Electrical system
29 complaints
Engine
27 complaints
Other or unknown
13 complaints
Exterior lighting
11 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
10 complaints
Steering
8 complaints
Fuel system
6 complaints
Body and structure
5 complaints
Air bags
3 complaints
Vehicle speed control
3 complaints
Electronic stability control
2 complaints
Engine 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