The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·24V107000·Announced 2024-02-13

Hyundai Recalls Genesis Models Due to Starter Solenoid Fire Risk

Hyundai is recalling certain 2015-2019 Genesis vehicles because water in the starter solenoid can cause an electrical short and engine fire.

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 (electrical short) that can cause an engine compartment fire, which the source states increases the risk of injury. This aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural vehicle defects or significant injury reports.

Plain-English summary

Hyundai Motor America is recalling certain 2015-2016 Genesis, 2017-2019 Genesis G80, Genesis G90, and 2019 Genesis G70 vehicles. The recall involves the electrical system, specifically the starter assembly solenoid.

Water may enter the starter solenoid and cause an electrical short. This can result in an engine compartment fire while the vehicle is parked or driving, which increases the risk of injury.

Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will install a remedy relay kit in the engine junction box free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 15, 2024. 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
HYUNDAI, GENESIS GENESIS, G80, G90, G70
Brand
HYUNDAI
Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor America
Category
Vehicle — Sedan / Luxury
Hazard
Affected units
90,907

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 (4)

  • GENESIS
  • G80
  • G90
  • G70

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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