The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·19V538000·Announced 2019-07-19

Hyundai Recalls Genesis G80 and G90 Vehicles for Oil Leak Fire Risk

Hyundai is recalling 2018 Genesis G80 and 2017-2018 Genesis G90 vehicles because a loose seal may cause oil to leak onto the exhaust manifold, increasing fire risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (exhaust system) where oil leaking onto the exhaust manifold increases the risk of a fire, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Hyundai Motor America is recalling certain 2018 Genesis G80 and 2017-2018 Genesis G90 vehicles equipped with 3.3-liter turbocharged engines. The recall involves 8,059 vehicles in the United States.

The defect involves the turbocharger oil supply pipe, which may have a loose seal. This can cause oil to leak onto the exhaust manifold, which increases the risk of a fire.

Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the turbocharger oil supply pipe free of charge. The recall began on October 3, 2019. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
GENESIS G90, G80
Brand
GENESIS
Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor America
Category
Vehicle — Sedan
Hazard
Affected units
8,059

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 (2)

  • G90
  • G80

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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