Genesis controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2026
Genesis Vehicles Recalled Over Fire Risk
Recall announced
Hyundai issued a recall covering 94,622 certain 2015–2016 Hyundai Genesis and 2017–2020 Genesis G80 sedans because a power seat control could overheat and potentially cause a fire. Hyundai also urged affected owners to park outside until a remedy is available.
Company response
Remediation — Hyundai
Hyundai is still working on developing a remedy for the seat control issue.
Refund or compensation — Hyundai
The automaker will also reimburse owners, when necessary, for out-of-pocket expenses incurred to obtain a solution to the recall problem.
Source excerpt
According to the documents, the recall covers some 2015–2016 Hyundai Genesis sedans and some 2017–2020 Genesis G80 sedans.
Hyundai is still working on developing a remedy for the seat control issue.
Hyundai issued a recall and a “Park Outside” warning for 94,622 vehicles that could catch fire, documents filed with NHTSA show.
2021
Hyundai and Genesis vehicles recalled over seat belt pretensioner issue
Recall announced
Hyundai and Genesis models were reported as being recalled because seat belt pretensioners from a suspect production lot may deploy abnormally in a crash, potentially sending metal fragments into the cabin and increasing the risk of injury. Hyundai had not determined the cause of the abnormal deployment.
Source excerpt
The South Korean car manufacturer says that front driver-side and/or passenger-side seat belt pretensioners were installed from a suspect production lot containing pyrotechnic-type pretensioners that may deploy abnormally during a crash.
Hyundai has yet to determine the cause of the abnormal deployment but says that the issue could cause metal fragments to enter the cabin during a crash, increasing the risk of injury to occupants.
A number of Hyundai and Genesis models are being recalled due to an issue with the seat belt pretensioners.
2021
Recall of Genesis sedans over ABS module fire risk
Recall announced
The NHTSA issued a recall affecting 94,646 Hyundai Genesis and Genesis G80 models and 552 Genesis G70 models because certain ABS modules could short and cause smoke or fire. The article reports three confirmed fires outside the United States and no confirmed crashes, injuries, or fires in America from the fault.
Source excerpt
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is issuing a recall of more than 95,000 Genesis sedans.
These can short, causing a significant overcurrent in the ABS modules, resulting in significant smoke or fire emanating from the engine bay.
94,646 Hyundai Genesis and Genesis G80 models produced between 2015 and 2020. The NHTSA has also extended the recall to 552 Genesis G70 models built between 2019 and 2021.