2016 Hyundai Genesis Coupe Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2016 Hyundai Genesis Coupe, and owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2016 Hyundai Genesis Coupe
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Air bags: frontal
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2016 Genesis Coupe vehicles. The mounting bolts securing the driver-side frontal air bag may have been insufficiently tightened, potentially causing the air bag to detach from the steering wheel.
Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the mounting bolts and retighten them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 22, 2020. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151.…
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Occupant classification (air bags)
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2010-2016 Genesis Coupe vehicles manufactured December 12, 2008, to June 11, 2016. The electrical harness connector for the front passenger seat Occupant Classification System (OCS) may dislodge when the seat is moved.
Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will secure the OCS connector to prevent it from disconnecting, free of charge. Parts are not currently available and a second letter will be sent to owners when parts are…
7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2016 Hyundai Genesis Coupe have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash. Reports cite 3 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 11,105 miles. Complaints peaked in 2017 with 2 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“My 2016 Genesis coupe will spontaneously, randomly accelerate, full throttle. I can't stop it until I throw it into neutral. There doesn't seem to be any common factor for it to happen. More often it”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 16, 2024 · Fuel/propulsion system
“Tire had a blow out. Total separation from wheel. Bought tire on July 2022 one year ago. Caused damage to vehicle. 226/45R18 91y Continental extreme contact DWS06”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 26, 2023 · Tires
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2016 Hyundai Genesis (Genesis AWD, Genesis Coupe, Genesis RWD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 18–22 mpg |
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| City / Highway | 15–18 / 23–28 |
| Fuel | Premium, Regular |
| EPA class | Large Cars, Subcompact Cars |
| Engine | 6/8 cyl, 3.8/5 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (S8); Manual 6-spd |
Compare Hyundai Genesis Coupe model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Hyundai Genesis Coupe model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
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| 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe | 3 | 68 |
| 2011 Hyundai Genesis Coupe | 4 | 24 |
| 2012 Hyundai Genesis Coupe | 3 | 11 |
| 2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe | 4 | 74 |
| 2014 Hyundai Genesis Coupe | 3 | 22 |
| 2015 Hyundai Genesis Coupe | 3 | 16 |
| 2016 Hyundai Genesis Coupe | 2 | 7 |
Checking a specific 2016 Hyundai Genesis Coupe
How do I know if my 2016 Hyundai Genesis Coupe has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 2016 Hyundai Genesis Coupe; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Hyundai dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 16V722000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Hyundai models
- Sonata16,085 complaints
- Elantra8,715 complaints
- Santa FE7,663 complaints
- Tucson6,287 complaints
- Palisade2,447 complaints
- Accent2,032 complaints
- Ioniq 51,339 complaints
- Veloster1,292 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.