Hyundai engine recall overview:
- Who: Hyundai Motor America recalled more than 90,000 of its model year 2015-2016 Hyundai Genesis, 2017-2019 Genesis G80, Genesis G90 and 2019 Genesis G70 vehicles.
- Why: The recall was initiated over concerns a short circuit in the vehicles’ starter motor could lead to an engine compartment fire.
- Where: The recall affects certain Genesis vehicle owners nationwide.
Hyundai issued a recall of more than 90,000 Genesis vehicles over concerns an electrical short could occur in their starter motor, leading to an eventual engine compartment fire.
The recall involves certain model year 2015-2016 Hyundai Genesis, 2017-2019 Genesis G80, Genesis G90 and 2019 Genesis G70 vehicles.
Hyundai said the starter solenoid could become contaminated with water in the recalled Genesis vehicles if they are operated in abnormally wet conditions. This could lead to an engine short and a risk of fire, the manufacturer said.
“Moisture contamination within the starter solenoid could cause an electrical short over time,” the Hyundai recall states.
Hyundai engine fire recall: Genesis owners should park outside, away from structures
Hyundai said vehicle owners can continue to drive the recalled Genesis vehicles, but should park them outside and away from structures until the recall remedy is completed.
The automaker will fix the issue by having its dealers install a remedy relay kit in the recalled vehicles’ engine junction box, free of charge, according to the Hyundai fire recall notice.
“This remedy will be offered at no cost to owners for all affected vehicles, regardless of whether the affected vehicles are still covered under Hyundai’s New Vehicle Limited Warranty,” the Hyundai engine fire recall states.
Hyundai said it will also reimburse affected vehicle owners for any out-of-pocket expenses they incurred while trying to remedy the issue.
The automaker said it plans to notify dealers and vehicle owners about the recall April 13.
In November, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration opened an investigation into 16 recalls involving a total of 6.4 million Hyundai and Kia vehicles that were initiated over fire hazard concerns.
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13 thoughts onHyundai recall issued due to engine fire risk
I have a Hyundai Tucson 2017 Ive had it at shop for oil consumption three times and now when you push on gas paddle it wont move I about got killed on highway trying to push gas paddle to get on highway and it wouldnt go .I dont know what to do but something is not right with these cars and they need to do something before someone gets killed I guess Im calling a lawyer???
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I bought a brand new 2023 Hyundai Tucson, 2000 miles sitting at a red light the engine blows up,smoke everywhere inside the cabin my wife and I had to jump out and fear for our lives. This is totally uncalled for I am 74 years old. I’ve had many cars in my life never a piece of junk like this. I lost my down payment plus the mental stress I had to go through plus the value of the car. I paid $37,000 for the car total loss.HELP
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I have a 2019 Hyundai Kona. Has anyone had any problems with that? I just bought it a few months ago. It’s a used Hyundai Kona. Let me know if you’re having problems.
Does anybody have an issue with Oil consumption? I am now with my 2018 Sonata. Ive had friends with different Hyundai’s have same thing. Why isn’t this recalled?
We have a 2015 Hyundai Santa de and the engine locked up! Took it to Hyundai dealership they said they couldn’t do anything about it! 3 other Hyundai Santa Fe’s came in back to back with three same problem! Seems to be consistent with Hyundai! Note we’re out a car and still passing 20k in payments! Our cars they say aren’t in the recalls! I think we need a lawyer!
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I have had to have two engine replacements within in a year apart and a starter for my 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe.
I have a Hyundai veloster 2016.
I have taken my car to the dealership for their recalls with the engine and the barriers.
They have refused to fix the problem when they look at it, babe have told me that my engine isn’t damaged enough for them to replace it and the barriers. I don’t understand I haven’t been driving my car and I still pay insurance on it.
Yes I drive 2015 Genet Hydundia