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Genesis G70, G80, G90 Starter Fire Risk

NHTSA campaign 24V107000 · Reported Feb 13, 2024 · Hyundai Motor America

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Hyundai is telling owners to park outside and away from structures until the repair is done, because of the fire risk. An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

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Key facts

NHTSA campaign number	24V107000
Reported to NHTSA	Feb 13, 2024
Manufacturer	Hyundai Motor America
Part affected	Electrical System:starter Assembly:solenoid
Vehicles covered	5 model/year combinations, model years 2018–2019
Do-not-drive advisory	No
Park-outside advisory	Yes — fire risk
Repair	Free at any franchised dealer

What's wrong, in plain English

Water can get into a part of the starter system and cause an electrical short. This short can start a fire in the engine compartment, whether the vehicle is parked or being driven. Hyundai will install a new relay kit in the engine's electrical box to fix the problem.

What you should do

1. Park outside and away from structures until the repair is complete.
2. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm your vehicle is included.
3. Contact a Hyundai dealer, or call Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460.
4. 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 24V107000. More in how recalls work.

Affected vehicles (5)

2018 Genesis G80
2018 Genesis G90
2019 Genesis G70
2019 Genesis G80
2019 Genesis G90

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

Genesis Electrical Recalls Address Display Failures, Power Loss and Fire · all 8 Genesis recalls in this area

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: 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.