2016 Hyundai Genesis vs 2016 Kia Optima
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 22, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2016 Hyundai Genesis | 2016 Kia Optima |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 96 | 754 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 5 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 81 | 226 |
| Investigations | 1 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 3 | 27 |
| Fire reports | 4 | 19 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18–22 | 25–37 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 46,265 mi | 70,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Hyundai Genesis | Kia Optima |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 27 | 424 |
| Electrical System | 29 | 102 |
| Power Train | 10 | 73 |
| Exterior Lighting | 11 | 47 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 5 | 53 |
| Structure | 5 | 40 |
| Steering | 8 | 24 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 29 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 6 | 77 |
| Electrical failures | 5 | 0 |
| Oil consumption | 0 | 117 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 102 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 51 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 49 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 41 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 0 | 29 |
2016 Hyundai Genesis
2016 Kia Optima
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.