Use cautionVehicle recall · NHTSA · Published October 3, 2021
Hyundai Genesis G80 (2020) recall: Risk of engine fire from brake system short
Hyundai recalls 2020 Genesis G80 vehicles with potential engine fire risk due to ABS module short circuit. Owners must park away from structures until repair. Free ABS module replacement offered.
“Hyundai Genesis G80 (2020) recall: Risk of engine fire from brake system short.” GovInfoNow, updated August 18, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/79585-hyundai-genesis-g80-2020-recall-risk-of-engine-fire-from. Based on NHTSA recall #21V160000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=21V160000).
Hyundai Motor America recalled 2015-2016 Genesis and 2017-2020 Genesis G80 vehicles due to an ABS module electrical short that could cause a fire, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Oct. 3, 2021. Owners should park outside away from structures until dealers replace the fuse free of charge.
How to tell if you have it
Genesis G80, 2017-2020
Hyundai Genesis, 2015-2016
What 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. Owners can contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460.
The hazard
An electrical short circuit inside the Anti-Lock Brake System module could cause an engine compartment fire while parked or driving. The recall is classified as Class I severity.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Hyundai Motor America has 193 other recalls on file since July 11, 2014. Recent similar recalls include the Chrysler 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee electrical system fire risk (Oct. 30, 2025), the Chevrolet Silverado 4500 brake fire recall (Dec. 6, 2025), and the Kia EV6 battery system fire risk (Feb. 7, 2026).
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2020 Genesis G80 has the ABS module short circuit. The recall covers vehicles with specific model numbers 201 and 006G, sold between 2017-2020.
Brand
Hyundai
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Park Away From Structures
Move your vehicle to a safe location away from buildings or other structures until the ABS module is replaced.
Contact Hyundai Customer Service
Reach out to Hyundai at 1-855-371-9460 to schedule a free ABS module replacement.
Official remedy
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 numbers for this recall are 201 and 006G.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 3 months.
1Owner letters mailed
2NHTSA received the defect report
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Take action
Contact Hyundai
We’ve drafted a message you can send Hyundai to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 21V160000 — Hyundai Genesis G80 (2020) recall: Risk of engine fire from brake system short
Hello,
I own a Hyundai Genesis G80 (2020) recall: Risk of engine fire from brake system short that is covered by recall 21V160000 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 numbers for this recall are 201 and 006G.
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.
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.
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