Electrical systemRecall 15V-097 · 2015 Hyundai Genesis
Hyundai Motor America recall 15V-097 covers 24,400 2015 Hyundai Genesis for a electrical system problem, reported to NHTSA on February 19, 2015. The manufacturer's latest report (2016 Q3) shows 97% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 15V097000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2015 Genesis vehicles manufactured February 21, 2014, to January 24, 2015. Water may leak into the rear combination lamp assemblies and cause an incorrect gear display on the instrument panel or a delay in the engagement of the selected gear when the vehicle is shifted from Park to Reverse or Drive.
The risk
If the incorrect gear is being displayed, the vehicle may move in an unintended direction, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will apply pads to prevent water intrusion into the combination lamp housing, free of charge. The recall began on April 14, 2015. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-671-3059. Hyundai's number for this recall is 128.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
97%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 596 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from February 21, 2014 to January 24, 2015. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.