2016 Hyundai Genesis
2016 Hyundai Genesis in NHTSA data: length 463–499 cm, curb weight 1,628–2,126 kg and 4 recall campaigns.
2016 Hyundai Genesis at a glance
NHTSA lists 3 specification rows for the 2016 Hyundai Genesis. Overall length is 463–499 cm (182.3–196.5 in), width 186–190 cm, height 139–147 cm and wheelbase 282–301 cm (111–118.5 in). Curb weight is 1,628–2,126 kg (3,589–4,687 lb). Against the 2015 model year NHTSA lists overall length 463–499 cm (2015: 463–499 cm) and curb weight 1,628–2,126 kg (2015: 1,628–2,126 kg).
Variants and dimensions
One row per variant as NHTSA’s Canadian vehicle specifications list it. Metric values are NHTSA’s; inches and pounds are converted here.
| Variant (as listed by NHTSA) | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GENESIS 2DR COUPE RWD 3.8 GT | 463 cm182.3 in | 186 cm73.2 in | 139 cm54.7 in | 282 cm111 in | 1,628 kg3,589 lb |
| GENESIS 4DR SEDAN AWD 3.8 PREMIUM/3.8 LUX/3.8 TEC | 499 cm196.5 in | 190 cm74.8 in | 147 cm57.9 in | 301 cm118.5 in | 1,948 kg4,295 lb |
| GENESIS 4DR SEDAN AWD 5.0 ULTIMATE | 499 cm196.5 in | 190 cm74.8 in | 147 cm57.9 in | 301 cm118.5 in | 2,126 kg4,687 lb |
Recall campaigns for the 2016 Hyundai Genesis
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this make, model and model year, 3 of them with an NHTSA do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. This is not a check of one car: whether a campaign is open on a specific vehicle depends on its VIN. Check an exact VIN on NHTSA.gov.
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26V664000 | 9 October 2026 | SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST | Hyundai Motor America (Genesis) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Hyundai Genesis, and 2017-2020 Genesis G80 vehicles. The front power seat motors may overheat due to a stuck power seat control switch, which can result in a fire while parked or driving. NHTSA: park outside |
| 24V107000 | 13 February 2024 | 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. NHTSA: park outside |
| 21V160000 | 10 March 2021 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | 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. NHTSA: park outside |
| 17V359000 | 5 June 2017 | PARKING BRAKE:INDICATOR LIGHT | 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. |
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Data from NHTSA vPIC and the NHTSA recalls API, fetched 17 October 2026. See how the data is built.