2016 Hyundai Genesis engine problems
27 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2016 Hyundai Genesis — 28% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Oil pressure switch in engine fails to accurately read oil pressure due to a lack of voltage, needing replacement. Causes driver to be unable to read proper oil pressure, leading to a possibility of fire through extreme overheating and friction-induced mechanical failure if the oil pressure is too…”
filed Apr 21, 2026
“Oil light keep coming on when the car is stopped or at the light and turns off when it's running mechanic says it's an oil pressure switch which is a common problem with this car. I read a lot of complaints about this but Hyundai is not doing anything.”
filed Feb 23, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine problems in other Genesis years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 Genesis | 41 | 14% |
| 2014 Genesis | 6 | 27% |
| 2013 Genesis | 41 | 33% |
| 2012 Genesis | 68 | 26% |
| 2011 Genesis | 14 | 12% |
| 2010 Genesis | 6 | 7% |
| 2009 Genesis | 13 | 6% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2016 Hyundai Genesis
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.