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Genesis Fuel Pipe Leak May Increase Fire Risk
critical How serious is it? About this label
A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire, which is a serious hazard. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.
Key facts
| NHTSA campaign number | 26V229000 |
|---|---|
| Reported to NHTSA | Apr 10, 2026 |
| Manufacturer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Part affected | Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings |
| Vehicles covered | 18 model/year combinations, model years 2021–2026 |
| Do-not-drive advisory | No |
| Park-outside advisory | No |
| Repair | Free at any franchised dealer |
What's wrong, in plain English
Fuel may leak from the connection point where the fuel pipe meets the fuel rail in these Genesis vehicles. A fuel leak in this location increases the risk of a fire. Genesis dealers will fix the problem by inspecting the connection and tightening it as needed, or by replacing the fuel pipe entirely if that turns out to be necessary for the vehicle.
What you should do
2. Contact a Genesis dealer, or call Genesis customer service at 844-340-9741.
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 26V229000. More in how recalls work.
Affected vehicles (18)
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Who to contact
Genesis — official Genesis recall lookup
Customer service: 1-844-340-9741
The bigger picture
- Genesis Gasoline Fuel System Recalls Cover Leaks and Pump Failures · all 6 Genesis recalls in this area
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- Apr 19, 2024Genesis Fuel Pump Failure Can Cut Engine Powerhigh
- Mar 8, 2024Genesis Turbo Oil Pipe May Leak, Risking Firecritical
- Feb 13, 2024Genesis G70, G80, G90 Starter Fire Riskcritical
Official notice
- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
- Summary
- Hyundai Motor America (Genesis) is recalling certain Genesis 2022-2026 GV70, 2023-2025 G90, 2021-2025 G80, and GV80 vehicles. Fuel may leak at the pipe connection between the fuel pipe and fuel rail.
- Safety risk
- A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and tighten, or replace the fuel pipe as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning July 20, 2026. Owners may contact Genesis customer service at 844-340-9741. Genesis' number for this recall is 033G. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning April 11, 2026.
Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.