Created by the team at BorgWarner, the starter assembly carries the part number 36100-3C240. The recall affects a total of 90,907 vehicles, with the 2015-2016 Hyundai Genesis accounting for 46,613 units and the 2017-2019 Genesis G80 accounting for 31,766 units. The higher-end G90 has 5,101 examples produced between 2017 and 2019, while the G70 sedan has 5,427 units produced in 2019.
All of these vehicles were manufactured in South Korea, and BorgWarner also produced the faulty starter assembly locally. According to the recall report published by the NHTSA, the supplier made a modification to the starter solenoid magnetic switch on January 23, 2019, by adding a protective boot. Instead of replacing the original assemblies with the redesigned ones, dealers have been instructed to install a relay kit in the engine junction box.
This relay kit provides electrical power to the solenoid only during startup, eliminating the risk of an engine compartment fire. However, this solution seems somewhat cost-effective on Hyundai’s part, considering that Genesis is their luxury-oriented brand.
Affected owners will be notified about the recall through first-class mail by April 13, 2024. The chronology of events submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reveals that Hyundai Motor North America was informed of the issue by Hyundai Motor Corporation on January 5, 2024. Considering the redesigned starter assembly introduced in January 2019, HMC should have informed HMNA much earlier.
It becomes even more intriguing when looking at the chronology of events, which states that HMNA’s North American Safety Office is aware of 12 thermal incidents in the United States, with the earliest incident occurring on September 29, 2017. The safety experts at NASO could have taken a more proactive approach to address this concern.
On a positive note, Hyundai has not received reports of any crashes, injuries, or other serious incidents related to the recall. Owners who do not wish to wait for the mailed notification can take matters into their own hands by entering their 17-character vehicle identification number on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s or the Genesis brand’s website.
As you may know, the Hyundai Genesis was rebranded as the G80 after the introduction of the standalone luxury brand. This mid-size sedan is available with either internal combustion or all-electric power, with prices starting at $54,400 and $74,375 (excluding destination charges), respectively.
For the luxurious G90, you will need to budget at least $89,200 for the 2024 model year. The most affordable Genesis model in the lineup is the G70, which starts at $41,500 and is $3,650 cheaper than the GV70 produced in Alabama. The Hyundai Santa Fe, Santa Cruz, and Tucson are also manufactured at the Montgomery plant.
According to the Source autoevolution.com