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Genesis sedans: water in starter can cause engine fire

NHTSA campaign 24V107000 · Reported 2024-02-13 · Hyundai Motor America

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Serious — a fire can break out while parked or driving, so park outdoors away from buildings until the free repair is completed.

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

What's wrong, in plain English

Water can get into the starter solenoid — a small electrical part that helps start the engine. Water there can cause a short circuit, which can start a fire under the hood. It can happen while you are driving or while the car is parked with the engine off. Hyundai says park outside and away from buildings, garages and carports until the repair is done. Dealers add a relay kit in the engine's fuse box at no cost.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if your Genesis is affected.
2. Park outside and away from structures in the meantime.
3. Call your Genesis/Hyundai dealer or Hyundai at 1-855-371-9460 (recall 254(H)/018G(G)) for the free relay kit installation.

Affected vehicles (5)

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.

The bigger picture

Official notice

Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:SOLENOID
Summary
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.
Safety 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).

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