Genesis / Hyundai recall: Electrical system
Park outside. NHTSA and the maker advise parking these vehicles outside and away from buildings until they are repaired.
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
The fix
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).
Vehicles covered
- Genesis G70 2019
- Genesis G80 2017–2019
- Genesis G90 2017–2019
- Hyundai Genesis 2015–2016
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 24V107000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Hyundai Motor America
- Reported to NHTSA
- Feb 13, 2024
- Owners notified
- Jul 15, 2024
- Vehicles or items affected
- 90,907
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Electrical system › Starter assembly › Solenoid
- Maker's own recall number
- 254 (H), 018G (G)
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Genesis / Hyundai recall: Seats Oct 8, 2026
- Genesis / Hyundai recall: Service brakes, hydraulic Mar 10, 2021
- Hyundai recall: Parking brake Jun 5, 2017
- Hyundai recall: Electrical system Aug 2, 2016
- Hyundai recall: Visibility Feb 29, 2016
- Hyundai recall: Tires Dec 22, 2015
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.