Hyundai Recalls More Than 90,000 Genesis Cars Due To Fire Risk

Hyundai is recalling over 90,000 Genesis vehicles due to a fire risk, advising owners to park outside and away from structures until repairs are completed.

Hyundai has confirmed a dozen “thermal incidents” with starters in the US from September 29, 2017, to July 9, 2023. I Photo: Hyundai

The recall affects certain 2015-2016 Genesis, 2017-2019 Genesis G80, Genesis G90, and 2019 Genesis G70 vehicles, as reported by the Associated Press (AP).

A letter from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration states that water may enter the starter solenoid, causing an electrical short that could result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.

Hyundai has confirmed a dozen “thermal incidents” with starters in the US from September 29, 2017, to July 9, 2023.

Thermal incidents typically involve smoke, component melting, or fires. It wasn’t specified in the documents whether any fires had occurred. No crashes or injuries have been reported. Dealers will install a remedy relay kit in the engine junction box free of charge.

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