Genesis Announces a Voluntary Recall Due to Oil Leakage Defect

A leak that occurred in the fuel supply line creates a potential for fire in the vehicle.

Due to the installation of various cutting-edge equipment, defects have occurred in several new Hyundai Motor Group vehicles. Because so many defects occur, many people do not take it as seriously as a monthly event. Some people have expressed concerns about insensitivity to safety.

The possibility of a fire occurring in the engine room of Genesis vehicles has been raised. Genesis, a premium brand, has announced a voluntary recall amid concerns that its image may be tarnished due to vehicle defects. However, as this is not the first recall due to the possibility of fire, consumers have had many complaints.

Models subject to recall are G70, G80, and G90

Recently, oil leakage was found in several main Genesis models. Due to concerns that leaked oil could cause a fire, Hyundai Motor America announced a voluntary recall for 28,439 Genesis vehicles. The vehicles subject to recall are the 2018-2020 G80, 7,372, 2017-2022 G90, 6, 881, and 2019-2022 G70, 14,186.

It has been reported that a problem occurred with the 3.3-liter twin-turbo V6 engine installed in all vehicles. Oil leaked from the left turbocharger oil supply line. When exposed to the engine’s high heat for a long period of time, cracks formed in the hose. If the leaked oil touches the engine’s exhaust manifold, there is a risk of a fire in the engine room.

Another Recall after February

Hyundai believes there is a problem with the durability of materials in its supply line and plans to take action. Hyundai is conducting a related investigation after determining that the company supplying the hose in question changed the material of the supplied hose. Fortunately, no cases of fires were found caused by the oil leak. Hyundai plans to notify vehicle owners of information regarding free replacement by May 7 of this year.

Last February, Genesis announced plans to recall 90,907 vehicles sold in the North American market due to potential fire. This recall is different from the current one. The last recall was due to a problem with the starter solenoid, one of the key parts attached to the starter motor.

Defects occur very frequently

The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration found that water could flow into the starter solenoid. If water seeps in, an electrical short circuit may cause a fire in the engine compartment. Hyundai and Genesis have recalled a whopping 6.4 million vehicles in the U.S. since 2016 due to the possibility of fires related to brake fluid leaks.