The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·20V569000·Announced 2020-09-21

2021 Genesis G70 vehicles recalled for fuel pump assembly defects

Hyundai recalls 2021 Genesis G70 vehicles (2.0L GDI engines) for a fuel pump defect. A manufacturing burr may block fuel flow, potentially causing engine stalls and crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

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: This vehicle defect presents a real risk of engine stalling during operation, which could lead to loss of vehicle control and increased crash risk. However, no injuries, deaths, or actual incidents have been reported in the source material, placing this at the 'High' severity level per the rubric's criterion for risk-of-harm products without reported injury.

Plain-English summary

Hyundai Motor America is recalling certain 2021 Genesis G70 vehicles equipped with 2.0L GDI engines. The fuel pump assembly's jet nozzle may contain a plastic burr remaining from the manufacturing process.

This defect can cause a blocked fuel nozzle, resulting in insufficient fuel supply to the engine. When fuel supply is insufficient, the engine may stall while the vehicle is being driven, significantly increasing the risk of a crash.

The recall involves 319 vehicles. Hyundai will notify owners of the recall and arrange for dealers to inspect and repair the fuel pump assembly jet nozzle at no charge. The recall began on November 10, 2020.

Owners should contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460 (Hyundai recall number 005G) or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153). More information is available at www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
GENESIS G70
Brand
GENESIS
Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor America
Category
Vehicle — Fuel System / Engine Stall
Hazard
Affected units
319

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)

  • G70

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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