Park It Outside! Hyundai Recalls Genesis Vehicles Over Engine Fire Risk

Water Damage to Starter Solenoid May Cause Fire

An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V107000

Manufacturer Hyundai Motor America

Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Number of Units Affected 90,907

Summary

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.

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 are expected to be mailed April 13, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's numbers for this recall are 254(H) and 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.

9 Affected Products 

Vehicles

MAKE	MODEL	YEAR
GENESIS	G70	2019
GENESIS	G80	2017-2019
GENESIS	G90	2017-2019
HYUNDAI	GENESIS	2015-2016