Hyundai Genesis G70 (2020) recall: Brake system fire risk
Hyundai recalls 2019-2021 Genesis G70 vehicles with potential ABS module fire risk. Owners must park away from structures until repair.
Use caution until it’s fixed
An electrical short circuit inside the ABS module could cause an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
Contact the company
What happened, in plain English
Hyundai is recalling certain 2019-2021 Genesis G70 vehicles due to a risk of engine compartment fire from an electrical short in the ABS module. This could happen while parked or driving, requiring a free ABS module fuse replacement. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/79582-hyundai-genesis-g70-2020-recall-brake-system-fire-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/79582-hyundai-genesis-g70-2020-recall-brake-system-fire-risk · Updated August 18, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #21V161000
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“Hyundai Genesis G70 (2020) recall: Brake system fire risk.” GovInfoNow, updated August 18, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/79582-hyundai-genesis-g70-2020-recall-brake-system-fire-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #21V161000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=21V161000).
Why it’s dangerous
An electrical short circuit in the ABS module can cause the engine compartment to catch fire while the vehicle is parked or in motion. This fire could spread to the vehicle's interior or surrounding areas.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2019-2021 Genesis G70 vehicles are affected. Drivers and passengers at risk if the vehicle is parked near flammable materials or during operation.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your Genesis G70 was manufactured between 2019 and 2021. The recall covers vehicles with a potential ABS module short circuit.
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What to do — step by step
Park Away from Structures
Move your vehicle to a safe location away from buildings or flammable materials until the ABS module fuse is replaced.
Contact Hyundai Customer Service
Reach out to Hyundai at 1-855-371-9460 to schedule a free ABS module fuse replacement.
What NHTSA says to do
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 number for this recall is 007G.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 3 months.
- Owner letters mailed
- NHTSA received the defect report
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Contact Hyundai
We’ve drafted a message you can send Hyundai to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 21V161000 — Hyundai Genesis G70 (2020) recall: Brake system fire risk Hello, I own a Hyundai Genesis G70 (2020) recall: Brake system fire risk that is covered by recall 21V161000 from Hyundai. The official recall notice states: 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 number for this recall is 007G. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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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 #21V161000 (October 3, 2021)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 18, 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.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.