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2016 Hyundai Genesis Body and structure Problems

Complaints
5about this part
Share
5%of 97 total for the year
Median mileage
47,900miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the body and structure of the 2016 Hyundai Genesis, 5% of the 97 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 47,900 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.

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 shark fin cover fell off for no apparent reason. No automated car washes, no inclement weather and the screw holders (plastic) broke. Has to be a manufacturing defect. I can't find replacement cover. I was driving on a highway on a clear night.”

NHTSA complaint #11374153, filed 2020-11, 42,500 miles

“This is awful, I was just driving on a sunny sunday and I heard the wind and start wondering what is causing it. Then I opened the sunroof window and pieces of glass started to fall over my head and all over my car. This is ridiculous, why Hyundai is using so cheap glass that explodes when driving under normal circumstances? They need to be accountable for that and admitted they have a problem. I research online, and there's a lawsuit in which they agreed to fix it but who knows, that was in 2019. I will take it to the dealership, but the experience isn't a pleasant one.”

NHTSA complaint #11323125, filed 2020-05, 49,535 miles

“Passenger front door handle snapped free when attempting to open. The rear plastic retaining cap failed prematurely on a seldomly used door. The failure resulted in the door not being able to be opened from the outside. If this occurred during an emergency situation where the front passenger was incapacitated and needed rapid extraction it is probable the passenger would wind up a fatality.”

NHTSA complaint #11390883, filed 2021-01, 61,000 miles

“The vehicle is was on a highway doing 70mph with no other vehicles in front or near by. The panoramic sunroof suddenly exploded sending tiny pieces of glass all over the vehicle interior. The sunroof was not hit by any debri on the road. The weather was sunny with 50f.”

NHTSA complaint #11089191, filed 2018-04, 46,265 miles

“About a month before the incident, the vehicle was fully imspected in official dealership, no issues reported. A few days before the incident, the wipers started working with the engine off; I scheduled an appointment for an inspection. The vehicle was leased with about 10 months left on the lease. On april 13, 2018 after driving for 1,5-2 hours, I parked it and went to the office for 10-15 minutes; on my way back to the vehicle I heard the fire trucks coming; as I was approaching my vehicle I realized that my vehicle was on fire. …”

NHTSA complaint #11109846, filed 2018-07

Related service bulletins

Body and structure: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201655%
2015207%
201343%
201221%
201132%
201011%
200921%

Other parts of the 2016 Hyundai Genesis

Electrical system
29 complaintsEngine
27 complaintsOther or unknown
13 complaintsExterior lighting
11 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
10 complaintsBrakes
9 complaintsSteering
8 complaintsFuel system
6 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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