NHTSA Recall 15V097000: Tail lights (exterior lighting) and 2 other components
Hyundai Motor America reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 24,400 vehicles. It affects 2015 Hyundai Genesis.
| NHTSA campaign | 15V097000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 128 |
| Components | EXTERIOR LIGHTING › TAIL LIGHTS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN › AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION › GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) |
| Report received | February 19, 2015 |
| Owner notification | April 14, 2015 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
If the incorrect gear is being displayed, the vehicle may move in an unintended direction, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
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 covered by recall 15V097000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Hyundai Genesis | 2015 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.