The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·15V097000·Announced 2015-02-19

Hyundai Recalls 2015 Genesis Vehicles for Tail Light Water Leak

Hyundai is recalling 2015 Genesis vehicles because water may leak into tail lights, causing incorrect gear displays or delayed gear engagement, which increases crash risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The defect presents a risk of harm (unintended vehicle movement and increased crash risk) where no specific injuries or fatalities have been reported in the source text, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products.

Plain-English summary

Hyundai Motor America is recalling certain model year 2015 Genesis vehicles manufactured between February 21, 2014, and January 24, 2015. The recall involves approximately 24,400 vehicles.

Water may leak into the rear combination lamp assemblies, which can cause an incorrect gear display on the instrument panel or a delay in the engagement of the selected gear when shifting from Park to Reverse or Drive. If the incorrect gear is displayed, the vehicle may move in an unintended direction, increasing the risk of a crash.

Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will apply pads to prevent water intrusion into the combination lamp housing free of charge. The recall began on April 14, 2015. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-671-3059 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
HYUNDAI GENESIS
Brand
HYUNDAI
Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor America
Category
Vehicle — Lighting / Electrical
Hazard
Affected units
24,400

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • GENESIS

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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