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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 15V097📅 Feb 19, 2015

2015 Hyundai Genesis recall: powertrain & transmission

⚠️ What's wrong

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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
15V097000
Manufacturer recall #
128
Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor America
Vehicles affected
24,400
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
Owner phone
1-855-671-3059
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Apr 14, 2015
Built
Feb 21, 2014 – Jan 24, 2015
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
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.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 15V097 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 15V097?

2015 Hyundai Genesis. 24,400 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Hyundai dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-855-671-3059.