2016 Hyundai Genesis Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 8%of 97 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 22,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the steering of the 2016 Hyundai Genesis, 8% of the 97 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 22,000 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.
“After my trip, when I drove the car the handle of the wheel did not move. Don't rotate a steering wheel caused by an outside influence. Hyundai says that an outside influence is a damage caused by rodents. If I drive the car on the highway and the steering wheel does not work. The problem makes the big accident. I think it's a serious problem of the steering wheel which should use thing that is a strong materials and design against external influences. It is necessary to investigate whether the strength of steering wheel parts is proper. …”
NHTSA complaint #11042950, filed 2017-11, 22,000 miles“About 5-6 months ago, when turning left or right, the steering wheel started essentially locking in that position, and I have to yank it back to center. It will not self-center. The dealer was not able to fix it, and it's a very dangerous car to drive now. I will not let any other members of my family drive it. Also, I've had a severe drivetrain vibration for about a year, and over $7,000 was spent on a new driveshaft and transfer case. It is now worse than it was and the dealer doesn't know what to do. …”
NHTSA complaint #11492913, filed 2022-11“Purchased this car from a Hyundai dealer and immediately after multiple times the steering has stuck in place while making a left hand turn, not allowing the car to come out of the turn. Also does it slightly while driving on highway straight, but not as forcefully as when in a turn. Very dangerous and Hyundai nor the Hyundai dealer We purchased it from will even take a call from me over it. No check engine lights or warnings. Yes, it was very dangerous for us in the car as well as the other cars on the road. Could have been a very serious accident. I wish Hyundai would take it seriously. …”
NHTSA complaint #11618174, filed 2024-10“Steering becomes stuck in a curve and doesn't return to center. This creates a very dangerous condition when the steering unsticks and causes the car to veer from side to side. Condition is caused by a failure inside the electric power steering rack.”
NHTSA complaint #11705312, filed 2025-12“After car was taken to dealership to fix recalls on the drive home the car lost steering mid turn directly after fuses which were part of the recall started clicking then car completely shut off in the middle of the road”
NHTSA complaint #11643782, filed 2025-02Steering: 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 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.
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