The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·21V160000·Announced 2021-03-10

Hyundai Recalls Genesis Vehicles Due to ABS Module Fire Risk

Hyundai is recalling 2015-2020 Genesis and G80 vehicles because the ABS module could short circuit and cause a fire. Owners should park outside until the fuse is replaced.

NHTSA safety advisory

Park this vehicle outside

NHTSA advises parking it away from buildings and other vehicles until the repair is done — the risk exists even when the vehicle is switched off.

This is the agency’s own advisory, not our assessment. Contact the manufacturer or a dealer, and see the official NHTSA notice for the current guidance.

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 (ABS module) that could cause an engine compartment fire, which aligns with the rubric criteria for 'Severe' severity involving significant property-damage reports or structural defects.

Plain-English summary

Hyundai Motor America is recalling certain 2015-2016 Genesis and 2017-2020 Genesis G80 vehicles. The recall involves approximately 94,646 vehicles where the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module could malfunction and short circuit.

An electrical short circuit inside the ABS module could cause an engine compartment fire while the vehicle is parked or driving. This hazard presents a risk of property damage and potential injury.

Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the remedy is complete. Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ABS module fuse free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 6, 2021. Owners can 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, HYUNDAI G80, GENESIS
Brand
GENESIS
Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor America
Category
Vehicle — Braking System
Hazard
Affected units
94,646

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)

  • G80
  • GENESIS

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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