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Genesis G80 and G90 turbo oil leak fire risk

NHTSA campaign 19V538000 · Reported 2019-07-19 · Hyundai Motor America

critical How serious is it? About this label

Because leaking oil can start an engine fire, this is serious and should be repaired quickly, though the notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

What's wrong, in plain English

Certain 2018 Genesis G80 and 2017-2018 G90 sedans with the 3.3-liter turbocharged engine may have a loose seal on the pipe that carries oil to the turbocharger. Oil can seep out of that seal and drip onto the exhaust manifold, the very hot metal piece that carries exhaust gases away from the engine. Oil landing on metal that hot can catch fire. Hyundai dealers will replace the turbocharger oil supply pipe for you at no cost.

What you should do

1. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm your car is included in recall 19V538000.
2. Contact your Genesis or Hyundai dealer, or Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460, and mention recall 003G.
3. Have the turbocharger oil supply pipe replaced — the repair is free.

Affected vehicles (2)

Who to contact

Genesis — official Genesis recall lookup

Customer service: 1-844-340-9741

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

Official notice

Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
Summary
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2018 Genesis G80 and 2017-2018 Genesis G90 vehicles equipped with 3.3 liter turbocharged engines. The turbocharger oil supply pipe may have a loose seal, causing oil to leak onto the exhaust manifold.
Safety risk
Oil leaking onto the exhaust manifold increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the turbocharger oil supply pipe, free of charge. The recall began October 3, 2019. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 003G.

Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.