The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·16V575000·Announced 2016-08-02

Hyundai Recalls 2015 Genesis Sedans for Instrument Cluster Software Defect

Hyundai is recalling 3,031 model year 2015 Genesis sedans because the instrument cluster may display incorrect speed or warning lights, increasing 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 recall involves a risk-of-harm product where the defect increases the risk of a crash, but no specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Hyundai Motor America is recalling certain model year 2015 Genesis sedans manufactured between February 1, 2015, and May 20, 2015. The recall affects 3,031 vehicles equipped with a seven-inch TFT-LCD instrument cluster.

The defect involves the instrument cluster potentially displaying an incorrect vehicle speed or failing to illuminate required warning lights. Conversely, it may illuminate all warning lights unnecessarily. These display errors create an increased risk of a crash.

Dealers will update the instrument cluster software free of charge to correct the issue. The recall was expected to begin on September 30, 2016. Owners can contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151 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 — Sedan
Hazard
Affected units
3,031

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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