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Genesis G80 Brake Module May Catch Fire

NHTSA campaign 21V160000 · Reported Mar 10, 2021 · Hyundai Motor America

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Hyundai is telling owners to park outside and away from buildings until the repair is done, because the short-circuit can start an engine fire.

⚠ Park outside, away from buildings — fire risk. See all such recalls.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number	21V160000
Reported to NHTSA	Mar 10, 2021
Manufacturer	Hyundai Motor America
Part affected	Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip:control Unit/module
Vehicles covered	3 model/year combinations, model years 2018–2020
Do-not-drive advisory	No
Park-outside advisory	Yes — fire risk
Repair	Free at any franchised dealer

What's wrong, in plain English

The anti-lock brake module can malfunction and short-circuit. If that happens, it can start a fire in the engine area, whether the car is parked or being driven.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 2. Park outside and away from structures until repaired, and contact a Hyundai dealer (1-855-371-9460) for the fix. 3. The repair is free.

Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?

Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 21V160000. More in how recalls work.

Affected vehicles (3)

2018 Genesis G80
2019 Genesis G80
2020 Genesis G80

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.

Other Genesis G80 recalls

Oct 9, 2026Genesis G80 Power Seat Motors May Overheat, Catch Firecritical
Apr 10, 2026Genesis Fuel Pipe Leak May Increase Fire Riskcritical
Jan 16, 2026Genesis G80 and GV80 Instrument Display May Failhigh
Feb 20, 2025Genesis Instrument Panel Display May Failmedium
Apr 19, 2024Genesis Fuel Pump Failure Can Cut Engine Powerhigh
Mar 8, 2024Genesis Turbo Oil Pipe May Leak, Risking Firecritical

All 14 G80 recalls

Official notice

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Summary: 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.
Safety risk: 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.

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