Every specification in the 2016 Hyundai Genesis factory service and repair manual was written for this exact year, engine and trim, so the torque sequences and test values you follow are the ones Hyundai issued for this sedan rather than near-matches inherited from another model year.
Engines covered
- 5.0L V8 — DOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline
- 3.8L V6 (231 cu in) — DOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline
Body styles covered
- 4-door sedan
Trims covered
- 3.8
- 5.0
Known issues on the 2016 Genesis. Three recalls are on federal record for this model year. The first concerns the starter solenoid: water can enter the starter solenoid, and an engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury. The second involves the Anti-Lock Brake System module, which could malfunction and short circuit, and an electrical short circuit inside the ABS module could cause an engine compartment fire. The third covers the parking brake indicator light, which may not be illuminated when the parking brake is applied. Owners have filed 134 complaints for the year and Hyundai has issued 55 technical service bulletins. The factory diagnostic and repair procedures behind each of those systems are in this manual.
Whether you are tracing an electrical fault in the engine bay, servicing the ABS module or verifying the parking brake indicator circuit, this manual keeps the work on Hyundai's own procedure for your specific 2016 Genesis.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Sonata and Genesis vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the warning light to indicate that the parking brake is applied may intermittently not illuminate in the dash due to corrosion in the switch.
If the parking brake indicator is not illuminated when the parking brake is applied, the driver may operate the vehicle with the parking brake partially engaged, increasing the risk of a crash.
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the parking brake switch, free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2017. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-671-3059. Hyundai's number for this recall is 164.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Genesis and 2017-2020 Genesis G80 vehicles. The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module could malfunction and short circuit.
An electrical short circuit inside the ABS module could cause an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the remedy is complete. Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ABS module fuse, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 6, 2021. Owners can contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's numbers for this recall are 201 and 006G.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Genesis, 2017-2019 Genesis G80, Genesis G90, and 2019 Genesis G70 vehicles. Water may enter the starter solenoid and cause an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will install a remedy relay kit in the engine junction box, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 15, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's numbers for this recall are 254(H) and 018G(G).
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has identified the presence of substandard and dangerous drivers-side airbag inflators manufactured by Jilin Province Detiannuo Automobile Safety System Co., Ltd. (DTN). These infla
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued an urgent safety advisory regarding dangerous, counterfeit driverside airbag inflators manufactured by Jilin Province Detiannuo Automobile Safety System Co., Ltd. (DTN),
This bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to the accumulated moisture in the headlamp, rear combination lamp, daytime running lamp (DRL), or fog lamp. This TSB illustrates the various causes of condensation inside th
Some vehicles may exhibit a loss of connectivity or interruptions in the middle of using Bluelink Service functions. This may be due to an irregular disconnection on Verizon's communication network. If you are experiencing issues with remot
Some vehicles may exhibit a loss of connectivity or interruptions in the middle of using Bluelink Service functions. This may be due to an irregular disconnection on Verizons communication network. Follow the procedure in this TSB to reesta
Certain 2015 2016 model year Genesis vehicles may display various Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC) related to the Airbag Control Unit (ACU), which may cause the airbag warning light to illuminate. At Hyundai, we are committed to providing veh
Certain 2015-2016MY Genesis (DH) vehicles may experience various Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC) related to the Airbag Control Unit (ACU). The associated DTCs covered by this TSB are listed on page 3 of the TSB. The airbag warning light may
Certain 2015-2016MY Genesis (DH) vehicles may experience various Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC) related to the Airbag Control Unit (ACU). The associated DTC covered by this TSB are listed on page 3 of this bulletin. The airbag warning light
Showing the 8 most recent of 81 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.
The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Genesis. The contact stated that while driving at 50-55 mph, the vehicle hydroplaned and crashed into the median. The contact stated that only the front driver side door air bag deployed. The contact and his wife sustained injuries and the contact's wife was transported by ambulance to the hospital. It was unknown if there was a police report filed. The vehicle was towed to the towing yard where it was awaiting inspection from the insurance company. The dealer and
"TAKATA RECALL" I WAS IN MOTION DRIVING LESS THAN 30MILES/HOUR IN TRAFFIC, STOPPING FEW TIMES AND KEPT A GOOD DISTANCE. ALL OF A SUDDEN, I APPLIED THE BRAKES TO STOP BUT THE VEHICLE DID NOT STOP AND KEPT MOVING FAST. I APPLIED THE BRAKES SOO HARD, VEHICLE DID NOT STOP THE COLLISION SYSTEM THAT WAS SUPPOSE TO STOP THE VEHICLE AND AVOID THE COLLISON DID NOTHING. I REPORTED THE SAME ISSUE WHEN I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP DURING MY 1ST SERVICE AND EXPRESSED CONCERN REGARDING THE SENSORS NO
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2016 HYUNDAI GENESIS. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN THE DRIVEWAY AND THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY. THE VEHICLE CRASHED THROUGH THE GARAGE DOOR AND INTO THE HOUSE. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED, BUT REMAINED AT THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 805. THE VIN WAS NOT PROVIDED.
The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Genesis. The contact stated that after parking the vehicle in a nearby parking lot, upon returning, there was heavy black smoke coming from under the front passenger’s side seat. Upon further inspection, the contact burned his right hand while attempting to check for the source of the fire. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer while the black smoke was present, where it was diagnosed with a possible wiring harness failure and the vehicle remained with the deale
Dear NHTSA, I am filing this complaint to formally report a serious vehicle safety hazard and to express concern over how Hyundai/Genesis has handled it. My 2016 Hyundai Genesis 3.8 AWD experienced a n engine compartment fire originating from the starter motor, which subsequently melted the engine wiring harness and surrounding components. This fire could have easily caused serious injury or death, as it occurred shortly after starting the vehicle. Fortunately, I was able t o shut the vehicle of
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
Passenger seat caught fire while vehicle was parked in attached garage and self-extinguished. Insurance deemed vehicle total loss due to extent of damage.
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.
THE FIRST INCIDENCE OCCURRED A FEW MONTHS AFTER PURCHASE WHEN WE NOTICED THAT AN EMERGENCY WARNING LIGHT WENT OFF WHILE TRAVELING TO A VACATION. IT THEN WENT OFF AFTER A FEW HOURS SO WE WAITED UNTIL OUR RETURN TO REPORT IT TO THE DEALER, SUNBURY MOTOR COMPANY HYUNDAI DIVISION IN SUNBURY, PA. THEY SET UP AN APPOINTMENT AND I ASSUMED FIXED THE PROBLEM BECAUSE THIS SPECIFIC LIGHT NEVER WENT ON AGAIN. WE DID NOTICE AND REPORTED THAT AT TIMES THE BEEPING AND LIGHTING UP OF THE COLLISION WARNING SAF
I PURCHASEDA2016 HYUNDIA GENESIS ON DEC. 17, 2015. I ENROLLED IN THEIR BLINK SERVICE THAT NIGHT AND ATTEMPTED TO ENROLL IN THEIR REMOTE CAR STARTING SERVICE THAT IS AN ADDED SERVICE TO THEIR BLINK CONNECT SERVICE. WE WERE UNABLE TO ADD THE REMOTE PACKAGE DUE TO AN INTERNET SERVER PROBLEM. WE WERE ABLE TO SUCCESSFULLY ENROLL IN THE REMOTE STARTING SERVICE UNTIL DEC 21. ON THE MORNING OF 12/23 I LOGGED ON TO THE SMARTPHONE APP AND PROCEEDED TO REMOTE START MY CAR FOR 2 MINUTES. MY CAR WAS PARKE
The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Genesis. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact became aware that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 133,000.
Car is shutting off when stopped. When it shuts off, the engine light comes on, the battery lights, the EPS, the master warning light, the FCA system light, and the EPB. When the engine shuts off, I still have power to my car and the radio still playing but nothing to my engine. I brought my car to 2 different mechanic and brought it to the dealership today and they are saying there’s nothing wrong with my car. My car have been shutting off all this month and that’s not normal,
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.
AT AROUND 18500 MILES THIS CAR STARTED TO MAKE A VERY LOUD GRINDING NOISE AND VIBRATES ONLY WHEN THE AC IS ON THE DEALER AND THE HYUNDAI ENGINEER FIRST SAID IT WAS BAD GAS / CLOGGED FUEL INJECTORS / NOISE DOES NOT APPEAR WHEN THE AC IS OFF - RULING OUT BAD GAS THEN THEY SAID IT WAS THE FLY WHEEL - CHANGED THAT AND THE NOISE AND VIBRATIONS GOT WORSE THEN THEY SAID IS WAS THE MOTOR MOUNTS - NO CHANGE IN THE NOISE OF VIBRATIONS THEN THEY SAID IT WAS A FAN FOR THE AC UNIT - NOISE IS STILL THERE
THE ENGINE MAKES A VERY LOUD NOISE AND THE CAR VIBRATES WHEN THE AC IS ON. THE DEALER HAS YET TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE AFTER 6 WEEKS
Showing the 15 most serious of 95 complaints filed with NHTSA.
