2016 Hyundai Genesis Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 2%of 97 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the seats of the 2016 Hyundai Genesis, 2% of the 97 complaints for this model year. 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is 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.
“Passenger seat caught fire while vehicle was parked in attached garage and self-extinguished. Insurance deemed vehicle total loss due to extent of damage.”
NHTSA complaint #11718137, filed 2026-02“After a few months of ownership (purchased new) the driver seat and arm rest are showing excessive signs of wear. After owning numerous vehicles with leather interior this is the worst I've seen is such a short time.”
NHTSA complaint #11064055, filed 2018-01Related recalls
- 26V664000Oct 8, 2026Hyundai Motor America (Genesis) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Hyundai Genesis, and 2017-2020 Genesis G80 vehicles. The front power seat motors may overheat…Covers: Hyundai Genesis 2015–2016, Genesis G80 2017–2020
Related service bulletins
- 10173550Mar 26, 2020Some vehicles may experience seat noise and/or possible wobble movement from the seat bottom when the vehicle is turning. This bulletin describes the procedure to install an…
- 10172229Feb 28, 2020Certain 2015-2016 Genesis (DH) vehicles may have a condition where the seat backboard comes loose. This bulletin describes the procedure to replace the seat backboard clip.
- 10167755Oct 8, 2019Certain 2015-2016 Genesis (DH) vehicles may have a condition where the seat backboard comes loose. This bulletin describes the procedure to replace the seat backboard clip.
- 10167238Oct 8, 2019Certain 2015-2016 Genesis (DH) vehicles may have a condition where the seat backboard comes loose. This bulletin describes the procedure to replace the seat backboard clip.
- 10165459Aug 13, 2019This bulletin describes the procedure to replace the seat backboard clip. Some vehicles may experience the seat backboard coming loose.
- 10126996Dec 15, 2017This bulletin describes the procedure to replace the front seat cushion tilt pipe housing. If wobble, and/or noise occurs from the front seat track assembly, it is recommended to…
Seats: 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 30, 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