CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:SOLENOID
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Water can enter the starter solenoid and cause an electrical short. This can start a fire in the engine compartment, either while the vehicle is parked or while it is being driven, which raises the risk of injury.
Until the repair is done, park the vehicle outside and away from buildings and other structures. Dealers will install a remedy relay kit in the engine junction box at no cost to you. Owner notification letters were mailed July 15, 2024. You can also contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460, and you can check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Genesis G70 | 2019 |
|---|---|
| Genesis G80 | 201720182019 |
| Genesis G90 | 201720182019 |
| Hyundai Genesis | 20152016 |