2016 Hyundai Genesis electrical system problems

Related recalls

• Recall 24V107000Feb 13, 202490,907 vehiclesPark outside
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:SOLENOID

  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.

  Risk: An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

  Remedy: 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).

What owners say

1. Filed Jun 25, 202670,000 miMOFire1 injuredElectrical System

   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…

   NHTSA complaint #11746437 · source
2. Filed Jan 17, 2026VAElectrical SystemEngineOther / Unknown

   Oil light appears when at a stop and goes off when accelerating. was told by mechanic this is a sensor problem common to my vehicle.

   NHTSA complaint #11711588 · source
3. Filed Oct 17, 2025FLFireElectrical SystemEngine

   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…

   NHTSA complaint #11694040 · source
4. Filed Feb 19, 2025FLElectrical SystemEngineSteering

   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 · source
5. Filed Oct 21, 2024GAElectrical SystemTransmission & Drivetrain

   On [XXX], after driving on a rainy day (with a flood warning reported by NWS), I noticed a strong burning smell in the garage the next day, and my car wouldn’t start. Unable to get it running, I had it towed to a nearby repair shop, where they found burn marks on the starter and starter harness. The repair costs were significant, so I filed a claim with my insurance under my comprehensive coverage. The following day, the insurance adjuster informed me that Hyundai had issued…

   NHTSA complaint #11620985 · source
6. Filed Aug 6, 2024100,000 miFLTowedElectrical System

   The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Genesis. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle failed to restart and was towed to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed with an electrical short. The mechanic replaced the starter. Additionally, the mechanic informed the contact that the vehicle was covered under a recall and referred the contact to the dealer for assistance. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was…

   NHTSA complaint #11606747 · source
7. Filed Jul 31, 202445,300 miFLElectrical System

   The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Genesis. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V107000 (Electrical System) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the instrument panel deactivated. Additionally, the headlights turned off unintendedly…

   NHTSA complaint #11605612 · source
8. Filed Jul 11, 2024WAElectrical SystemLighting

   This has happened a few times the first time i was driving and the headlights flicked on and off on the dash it showed it switched from auto to off by its self it has done that a few times. The time that i was driving on the highway and the lights when out during the night i was driving 65mph over a pass with no warning I had to turn them on because they did not come back on by them self. I contacted the hyundai dealership they told me there was a tsb for it but the problem…

   NHTSA complaint #11601320 · source
9. Filed Jun 13, 202476,240 miCATowedElectrical System

   The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Genesis. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V107000 (Electrical System) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the instrument panel was deactivated. In addition, the headlights shut off and the engine seized. The vehicle was…

   NHTSA complaint #11594263 · source
10. Filed Apr 30, 2024ILElectrical System

    My starter has failed and continues to do so intermittently. The vehicle is available for inspection upon request. The safety of myself and family are at risk by placing us in a position to be stranded due to the car not starting. The problem has not been reproduced by a dealer to date. The problem was inspected and initially believed to be a need for battery replacement. The battery was replaced and the problem has continued with the car not starting. The symptoms of the…

    NHTSA complaint #11586061 · source
11. Filed Apr 25, 2024104,000 miTXElectrical System

    The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Genesis. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, she heard an abnormal sound coming from the engine compartment, after which she observed smoke coming from the engine compartment before the vehicle lost electrical power. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed a failure with the starter solenoid. The vehicle was repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA…

    NHTSA complaint #11585229 · source
12. Filed Apr 18, 2024132,705 miAZElectrical SystemFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

    The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Genesis. The contact stated while driving approximately 60 MPH, the electrical power inside the vehicle became inoperable, and the vehicle lost power for approximately 10 seconds before the cabin lights returned to normal functionality. The vehicle was taken to the residence. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but the vehicle could not be repaired. The contact stated that on another occasion while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle…

    NHTSA complaint #11583814 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology