Hyundai Genesis 2016: Parking Brake Warning Light Not Working
Hyundai recalls 2016 Genesis vehicles with parking brake indicator that may not light up, risking partial brake engagement and crashes. Owners must contact Hyundai for free switch replacement.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If the parking brake indicator is not illuminated when the parking brake is applied, the driver may operate the vehicle with the parking brake partially engaged, increasing the risk of a crash.
What happened, in plain English
Hyundai is recalling 2016 Genesis vehicles where the parking brake indicator light might not turn on when the brake is engaged. This could let drivers operate the car with the brake partially applied, increasing crash risk. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1227055-hyundai-genesis-2016-parking-brake-warning-light-not-working.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1227055-hyundai-genesis-2016-parking-brake-warning-light-not-working · Updated October 8, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V359000
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“Hyundai Genesis 2016: Parking Brake Warning Light Not Working.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1227055-hyundai-genesis-2016-parking-brake-warning-light-not-working. Based on NHTSA recall #17V359000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V359000).
Why it’s dangerous
The parking brake indicator light may not work due to corrosion in the switch. This means drivers might not know the brake is partially engaged, leading to unintended vehicle movement and potential crashes.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2016 Hyundai Genesis vehicles with the parking brake indicator light that doesn't illuminate when the brake is applied. Drivers who use the vehicle without noticing the brake is partially engaged are at higher risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2016 Genesis has a parking brake indicator light that doesn't turn on when you apply the parking brake. The recall covers vehicles sold between August 2015 and 2016.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Hyundai
Call 1-855-671-3059 to schedule a free parking brake switch replacement.
What NHTSA says to do
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the parking brake switch, free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2017. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-671-3059. Hyundai's number for this recall is 164.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 3 months.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #17V359000 (May 6, 2017)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 8, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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