Tires: sidewallRecall 15V-864 · 2015 Hyundai Genesis
Hyundai Motor America recall 15V-864 covers 11,142 2015 Hyundai Genesis for a tires: sidewall problem, reported to NHTSA on December 22, 2015. The manufacturer's latest report (2017 Q2) shows 79% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 15V864000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2015 Genesis vehicles manufactured March 3, 2014, to February 9, 2015, and equipped with Hankook Ventus S1 noble2 tires installed as original equipment. The affected tires may develop cracks in the tire sidewall, resulting in a loss of air.
The risk
Tire sidewall cracks could cause a rupture during use, resulting in a rapid air loss and loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the factory tires with tires of another brand, free of charge. The recall began February 19, 2016. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-671-3059. Hyundai's number for this recall is 138.
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
79%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 196 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from March 3, 2014 to February 9, 2015. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.