NHTSA recall 21V-160 (21V160000)
service brakes, hydraulic recall reported March 10, 2021 - about 94,646 vehicles affected.
NHTSA marks this campaign PARK OUTSIDE.
Park outdoors, away from buildings - the defect carries a fire risk even while parked. Contact your dealer immediately; the repair is free.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 21V160000
- Also written as
- 21V-160
- Manufacturer number
- 201/006G
- Reported
- March 10, 2021
- Vehicles affected
- ~94,646
- Component
- service brakes, hydraulic
What is being recalled
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Genesis and 2017-2020 Genesis G80 vehicles. The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module could malfunction and short circuit.
Why it is dangerous
An electrical short circuit inside the ABS module could cause an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the remedy is complete. Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ABS module fuse, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 6, 2021. Owners can contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's numbers for this recall are 201 and 006G.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 21V-160 when calling a dealer.
Affected 2 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.