The defect
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.
The risk
An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
The 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).
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Genesis G70 | 2019 |
| Genesis G80 | 2017, 2018, 2019 |
| Genesis G90 | 2017, 2018, 2019 |
| Hyundai Genesis | 2015, 2016 |
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:SOLENOID
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Genesis G70 | 2019 | 63 | 5 |
| Genesis G80 | 2017 | 66 | 3 |
| Genesis G80 | 2018 | 97 | 7 |
| Genesis G80 | 2019 | 27 | 4 |
| Genesis G90 | 2017 | 26 | 3 |
| Genesis G90 | 2018 | 16 | 4 |
| Genesis G90 | 2019 | 6 | 2 |
| Hyundai Genesis | 2015 | 290 | 7 |
| Hyundai Genesis | 2016 | 97 | 4 |
Other electrical system recalls in 2024
178 of the 950 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2024 concerned the electrical system; Hyundai Motor America filed 205 campaigns in all.
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