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 was on the start up but sometimes as I was driving in traffic. The incidents are usually far apart. I have nearly wrecked too many times, so I parked it for good until I find the solution. I won't sell it and cause another person to possibly wreck or injure others. The local Hyundai dealership kept it for two months and test drove it but the problem didn't reoccur. They said nothing showed on the diagnostic (that past history on the diagnostic may have been erased) and they found no incident reports on this. So now I don't have transportation as my old truck is in the shop with transmission issues. Prob from over use. I can't afford to buy a new car until I can sell this one. Anyone know anything? The different occurrence is thorough out 2023 until parked approx April 2024
The worst 2016 Hyundai Genesis Coupe problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Electrical2
- Airbags1
- Body1
- Fuel system1
- Lights1
Problems by type
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- Electrical2
- Airbags1
- Body1
- Fuel system1
- Lights1
- Tires1
- Transmission1
Recalls 2
Air bags: frontal
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- A detached driver's air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
- 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. Hyundai's number for this recall is 192.
Recall number 20V248000 · Recall details
Air bags: sensor: occupant classification
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, the disconnected OCS would, by default, cause the first stage, and only the first stage, of the air bag to deploy, whether there is a child seat in the front seat and the bag should not deploy or if the crash is severe and both stages should deploy. Either scenario increases the risk of injury to the front seat occupant.
- 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 available. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1‑855‑371‑9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 151.
Recall number 16V722000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2016 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 54
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Underbody corrosion due to road salt usage
- In certain areas, a vehicle’s underbody may exhibit corrosion due to road-salt usage
- This bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to the accumulated moisture in the...
- Higher-than-expected engine oil consumption
- The federal safety agency has issued an urgent safety advisory regarding dangerous, counterfeit...
- The federal safety agency has identified the presence of substandard and dangerous driver’s-side airbag...
- This bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to the accumulated moisture in the...
- This TSB provides a procedure to diagnose and replace, if necessary, an automatic transmission with...
- This bulletin contains information about the proper removal of the windshield wiper blade protective cover...
- This bulletin outlines the basic components of the BG Fuel Test Kit and the procedure to test the quality...
2016 Hyundai Genesis Coupe fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.8L 6‑cyl | RWD | 16-17 | 24-25 | 19 |
What 2016 Hyundai Genesis Coupe owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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
On 7/20/20 at 6:48 pm I was in a major accident. Taking out 60 feet of fence and rolling multiple times. Thankfull to be alive; however, the airbags never deployed. And my VIN showed no recalls
2300 started my car to go get lunch (at work). I first noticed that my lights were not on (they are set to automatic) so I turned it back one and they turned on; however, the headlights would not. Also no sound when using signals. Lastly, the seat belt chime would alarm every 15 sec or so, the warning light on dash stayed on. After shutting off the car (went in store) and restarted it all seems to be good?
The a pillar hinge has broken all of the wells in this area. It make a lot of noise when going on bumps. The wells have broke on both sides of the car. The car has never been in a accident and occurred over a few weeks of driving.
After refueling, started vehicle and noticed that auto-on headlights did not work as I had to turn them to the manual "on" setting. Next, my doors would not lock and the dash lights became extremely bright. Next, my seat belt continuously "chimed" while I was driving with it on. I also noticed that my turn signals, when activated, did not make a sound. I drove like this for about (30) minutes in the evening.
Manual transmission grinds when shifting, sometimes the gear doesn't want to go in and you have to force it.. Car has had this issue since the first week I purchased it. Car has 15,000 miles.
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Questions about the 2016 Hyundai Genesis Coupe
Is the 2016 Hyundai Genesis Coupe reliable?
Owners have filed 7 complaints about the 2016 Hyundai Genesis Coupe, fewer than a typical Genesis Coupe model year.
What is the 2016 Hyundai Genesis Coupe year score?
The 2016 Hyundai Genesis Coupe scores 90 out of 100 (good). The score compares it with the other model years of the Hyundai Genesis Coupe: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.
What is the most common problem with the 2016 Hyundai Genesis Coupe?
Electrical system, with 2 complaints. Next is airbags (1).
How many recalls does the 2016 Hyundai Genesis Coupe have?
2 recalls, covering air bags.
What gas mileage does the 2016 Hyundai Genesis Coupe get?
Official estimates for the 2016 Hyundai Genesis Coupe range from 19 mpg combined. The most efficient version (3.8L 6-cyl, RWD) gets 16-17 city and 24-25 highway.
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