Hyundai Genesis recalls

13 official safety recalls for the Hyundai Genesis from NHTSA (United States), DVSA (United Kingdom) and the EU Safety Gate, newest first. Recall repairs are normally free at the maker’s dealers.

Whether your car is affected and still needs the repair depends on its VIN or registration. Check it on the official site for your country:

  1. Starter motor may short circuit after water exposure

    Reported October 28, 2024Model years 2013–2016DVSA recall R/2024/37850 vehicles affected

    After driving through unusually wet conditions or flood water, water may contaminate the starter motor and cause a short circuit. The starter motor will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    The starter motor may become contaminated with water after driving the vehicle in abnormally wet weather conditions such as a water flooded area. This may result in an electrical short circuit occurring within the starter motor.
    Defect
    On affected vehicles after driving though abnormally wet weather or flood water the starter motor may become contaminated which could result in a short circuit within the starter motor.
    Remedy
    Replace the starter motor.

  2. Water in starter solenoid may cause a fire

    Reported February 13, 2024Model years 2015–2016NHTSA campaign 24V10700090,907 vehicles affected

    Park outside: the maker advises parking affected vehicles outdoors, away from buildings, until they are repaired.

    Water may enter the starter solenoid and cause an electrical short, potentially starting an engine compartment fire while parked or driving. Park outside and away from structures until repaired. Dealers will install a remedy relay kit free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:SOLENOID
    Defect
    Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Genesis, 2017-2019 Genesis G80, Genesis G90, and 2019 Genesis G70 vehicles. Water may enter the starter solenoid and cause an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
    Consequence
    An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
    Remedy
    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 July 15, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's numbers for this recall are 254(H) and 018G(G).
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

  3. ABS control unit circuit board may short

    Reported July 12, 2021Model years 2013–2020DVSA recall R/2021/21954 vehicles affected

    The ABS control unit printed circuit board could experience an electrical short under specific conditions. The remedy is to rework the fuses for the HECU (ABS/ESC) control unit.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    THE ABS CONTROL UNIT PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD COULD EXPERIENCE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT UNDER SPECIFIC CONDITIONS
    Defect
    The ABS control unit printed circuit board (PCB) could experience an electrical short under specific conditions.
    Remedy
    The HECU (ABS/ESC) control unit fuses will be reworked.

  4. ABS module short circuit may cause a fire

    Reported March 10, 2021Model years 2015–2016NHTSA campaign 21V16000094,646 vehicles affected

    Park outside: the maker advises parking affected vehicles outdoors, away from buildings, until they are repaired.

    The ABS module could malfunction and short circuit, causing an engine compartment fire while parked or driving. Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the remedy is complete. Dealers will replace the ABS module fuse, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
    Defect
    Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Genesis and 2017-2020 Genesis G80 vehicles. The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module could malfunction and short circuit.
    Consequence
    An electrical short circuit inside the ABS module could cause an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
    Remedy
    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 July 6, 2021. Owners can contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's numbers for this recall are 201 and 006G.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

  5. Power steering may lock or become difficult

    Reported July 31, 2020Model years 2020NHTSA campaign 20V4470002 vehicles affected

    A defective power steering component may cause steering to lock or become difficult while driving, increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers replaced the steering assemblies free of charge before the vehicles were sold.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    STEERING
    Defect
    Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020 Genesis G70 vehicles. A component within the Rack Mounted Motor Driven Power Steering (R-MDPS) Assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, possibly resulting in the steering locking or becoming difficult while driving.
    Consequence
    A loss of steering control can increase the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    Hyundai dealers have replaced the R-MDPS Assemblies, free of charge, prior to the sale of the vehicles. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 004G.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

  6. Parking brake warning light may not illuminate

    Reported June 5, 2017Model years 2015–2016NHTSA campaign 17V359000161,074 vehicles affected

    Corrosion in the switch may intermittently prevent the parking brake warning light from illuminating. The driver may operate the vehicle with the parking brake partly engaged. Dealers will replace the switch free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    PARKING BRAKE:INDICATOR LIGHT
    Defect
    Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Sonata and Genesis vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the warning light to indicate that the parking brake is applied may intermittently not illuminate in the dash due to corrosion in the switch.
    Consequence
    If the parking brake indicator is not illuminated when the parking brake is applied, the driver may operate the vehicle with the parking brake partially engaged, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the parking brake switch, free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2017. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-671-3059. Hyundai's number for this recall is 164.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

  7. Instrument cluster may show incorrect information

    Reported August 2, 2016Model years 2015NHTSA campaign 16V5750003,031 vehicles affected

    The instrument cluster may show the wrong vehicle speed or display warning lights incorrectly, increasing crash risk. Dealers will update the cluster software, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
    Defect
    Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2015 Genesis sedans manufactured February 1, 2015, through May 20, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with a seven-inch TFT-LCD instrument cluster that may display an incorrect vehicle speed or may illuminate all of the warning lights or not illuminate a warning light that needs to be lit.
    Consequence
    If the instrument cluster displays the vehicle speed or illuminates the warning lights incorrectly there would be an increased risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will update the instrument cluster software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on September 30, 2016. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 147.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

  8. Windshield wipers may fail

    Reported February 29, 2016Model years 2012NHTSA campaign 16V11700018,700 vehicles affected

    A degraded wiper motor cover seal may allow circuit board corrosion, causing intermittent or total wiper failure. Reduced visibility in bad weather may increase crash risk. Dealers will replace the wiper motor cover and seal, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
    Defect
    Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2012 Genesis vehicles manufactured August 1, 2011, to April 30, 2012, and 2011-2013 Equus vehicles manufactured July 10, 2011, to June 12, 2012. The windshield wiper motor cover seal on the affected vehicles may degrade allowing corrosion on the wiper motor's circuit board. The corrosion can cause intermittent or total loss of wiper function.
    Consequence
    Inoperative wipers during inclement weather can decrease driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wiper motor cover and seal, free of charge. The recall began on April 22, 2016. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 140.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

  9. Tire sidewall cracks may cause air loss

    Reported December 22, 2015Model years 2015NHTSA campaign 15V86400011,142 vehicles affected

    Cracks may develop in the tire sidewall and cause a rupture, rapid air loss and loss of vehicle control, increasing crash risk. Dealers will replace the factory tires with tires of another brand, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    TIRES:SIDEWALL
    Defect
    Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2015 Genesis vehicles manufactured March 3, 2014, to February 9, 2015, and equipped with Hankook Ventus S1 noble2 tires installed as original equipment. The affected tires may develop cracks in the tire sidewall, resulting in a loss of air.
    Consequence
    Tire sidewall cracks could cause a rupture during use, resulting in a rapid air loss and loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the factory tires with tires of another brand, free of charge. The recall began February 19, 2016. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-671-3059. Hyundai's number for this recall is 138.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

  10. Water intrusion may cause incorrect gear display

    Reported February 19, 2015Model years 2015NHTSA campaign 15V09700024,400 vehicles affected

    Water may enter the rear lamp assemblies, causing an incorrect gear display or delaying engagement of Reverse or Drive. The vehicle could move in an unintended direction, increasing crash risk. Dealers will apply pads to prevent water from entering the lamp housing, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
    Defect
    Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2015 Genesis vehicles manufactured February 21, 2014, to January 24, 2015. Water may leak into the rear combination lamp assemblies and cause an incorrect gear display on the instrument panel or a delay in the engagement of the selected gear when the vehicle is shifted from Park to Reverse or Drive.
    Consequence
    If the incorrect gear is being displayed, the vehicle may move in an unintended direction, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will apply pads to prevent water intrusion into the combination lamp housing, free of charge. The recall began on April 14, 2015. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-671-3059. Hyundai's number for this recall is 128.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

  11. Stop lamps may fail to illuminate

    Reported November 7, 2014Model years 2009–2011NHTSA campaign 14V71300042,925 vehicles affected

    A circuit failure may prevent the stop lamps from illuminating, so following drivers may not recognize that the vehicle is slowing or stopping. This increases rear-end crash risk. Dealers will repair the stop lamp switch circuit free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
    Defect
    Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2009-2011 Hyundai Genesis vehicles manufactured April 30, 2008, to November 21, 2010, and 2011 Hyundai Equus vehicles manufactured July 31, 2010, to November 21, 2010. Due to a circuit failure, the stop lamps in the affected vehicles may not illuminate.
    Consequence
    A following vehicle may not recognize that the vehicle is slowing or coming to a stop if the stop lamps on the vehicle do not illuminate as expected. There is an increased risk of a rear-end crash as a result.
    Remedy
    Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will repair the stop lamp switch circuit, free of charge. Hyundai issued an interim notification to owners on January 6, 2015. The recall began on March 23, 2015. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-671-3059. Hyundai's number for this recall is 125.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

  12. Brake fluid may allow the control unit to corrode

    Reported October 29, 2013Model years 2009–2012NHTSA campaign 13V48900043,500 vehicles affected

    Brake fluid may fail to protect the hydraulic electronic control unit from corrosion. Corrosion could reduce braking effectiveness and increase crash risk. Dealers will inspect the unit, replace it as needed, and replace the factory brake fluid in vehicles that have not had it replaced, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID
    Defect
    Hyundai is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 Genesis vehicles manufactured April 30, 2008, through March 28, 2012. The vehicles may contain brake fluid which does not protect against corrosion of the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU).
    Consequence
    If the module corrodes, reduced brake effectiveness may result, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    Hyundai will notify owners and instruct them to bring their vehicle to a dealer for service. Hyundai will inspect the HECU module for proper operation, and will replace the modules as necessary. Hyundai will replace the factory brake fluid in those vehicles that have not previously had the factory brake fluid replaced. These repairs will be done free of charge. The recall began on December 24, 2013. Owners may contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151 or by email at consumeraffairs@hmausa.com. Hyundai's recall number is 114.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

  13. Brake light switch may malfunction

    Reported April 1, 2013Model years 2009–2011NHTSA campaign 13V1130001,712,336 vehicles affected

    A faulty switch may keep brake lights from illuminating, prevent cruise control from disengaging, affect push-button start or the shift interlock, or turn on the ESC warning light. The shifter may move out of Park without the brake applied, risking unintended movement. Dealers will replace the switch free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
    Defect
    Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2006-2009 Accent, model year 2007-2011 Azera, Sonata and Sante Fe,2006-2011 Tucson, 2009-2011 Elantra Touring, 2007-2010 Elantra, 2008-2011 Veracruz, 2009-2011 Genesis, 2010-2011 Genesis Coupe, 2007-2008 Entourage, and 2006-2008 Tiburon vehicles. Originally, in April 2013, Hyundai recalled 1,059,824 model year 2007-2009 Accent and Tucson, model year 2007-2010 Elantra, model year 2007-2011 Santa Fe, model year 2008-2009 Veracruz, model year 2010-2011 Genesis Coupe, and model year 2011 Sonata vehicles. In September 2013, Hyundai informed the agency that it was adding more vehicles to this campaign, representing an additional 652,512 units. The total number of vehicles being recalled is now 1,712,336. In the affected vehicles, the stop lamp switch may malfunction. A malfunctioning stop lamp switch may cause the brake lights to not illuminate when the brake pedal is depressed or may cause an inability to deactivate the cruise control by depressing the brake pedal. Additionally, a malfunctioning stop lamp switch may also result in intermittent operation of the push-button start feature, affect the operation of the brake transmission shift interlock feature, preventing the shifter from being moved out of the PARK position and cause the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) malfunction light to illuminate.
    Consequence
    Failure to illuminate the stop lamps during braking or inability to disengage the cruise control could increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, when the ignition is in the 'ON' position, the transmission shifter may be able to be moved out of Park without first applying the brake. This may lead to unintentional movement of the car which may increase the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the stop lamp switch, free of charge. The safety recall began on April 22, 2013. Owners may contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's recall campaign number is 110.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Sources: NHTSA (US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), DVSA (UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) and the EU Safety Gate (European Commission) recall data. Each recall covers vehicles sold in that market; models sold elsewhere may differ.

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