2016 Hyundai Genesis Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 2%of 97 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 73,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2016 Hyundai Genesis, 2% of the 97 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 73,000 miles.
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 an oil change was recommended every 3 months and if it was overdue, the vehicle would stall and would sputter while driving. In addition, there was a burning odor entering the vehicle through the vents. No warning light was illuminated however there was an intermittent chime indicating that the oil level was low. The vehicle was taken to a certified mechanic who informed that the failure was related to an unknown recall and referred the contact to the dealer. …”
NHTSA complaint #11500773, filed 2023-01, 95,000 miles“The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Genesis. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 45 MPH, the oil warning light was illuminated. The contact stated while depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle hesitated before gaining forward momentum. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent and occurred while slowing traffic or a traffic signal. The oil warning light was occasionally illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the oil pressure switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. …”
NHTSA complaint #11612545, filed 2024-09, 51,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10247189Oct 13, 2023This bulletin provides important checkpoint guidelines when performing engine oil and filter change services.
- 10235571Apr 25, 2023Certain 15-16MY Hyundai Genesis (DH) vehicles may exceed evaporative emissions standards due to Onboard Refueling Vapor Recovery (ORVR) system. To correct this symptom, an…
- 10235569Apr 25, 2023Certain 2015-2016MY Hyundai Genesis (DH) vehicles may exceed evaporative emissions standards due to Onboard Refueling Vapor Recovery (ORVR) system. To correct this symptom…
- 10217251Jul 28, 2022Follow the guidelines outlined in this bulletin to inspect and clean or replace certain components of the engine intake system accordingly during engine short block or…
- 10190044Mar 30, 2021This bulletin provides the service procedure for engine connecting rod bearing clearance testing. Perform the procedure outlined in this bulletin to fulfill the Bearing Clearance…
- 10189989Mar 10, 2021This bulletin provides the inspection procedure and repair guidelines for certain vehicles listed below.
Engine cooling: other model years
Other parts of the 2016 Hyundai Genesis
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 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 Hyundai Genesis
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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