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2016 Hyundai Genesis Latches, locks and linkages Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
2%of 97 total for the year
Median mileage
107,050miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2016 Hyundai Genesis, 2% of the 97 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 107,050 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 that while the vehicle was parked, the passenger’s side rear door failed to open from inside or outside or unlock as needed. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed and it was determined that the rear passenger’s door handle actuator was fractured. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 80,100.”

NHTSA complaint #11722431, filed 2026-03, 80,100 miles

“The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Genesis. The contact stated that upon arriving to his destination and attempting to retrieve his child from the vehicle, the driver's side rear door failed to open. No warning lights were illuminated. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 134,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11667561, filed 2025-06, 134,000 miles

Latches, locks and linkages: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201622%
201510%
201311%
200921%

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
Brakes
9 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

← 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.

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