Recall 15V097 affects 24,400 2015 Hyundai Genesis vehicles for water intrusion and wrong gear display. Repair will be free at franchised Genesis dealers once available.
Hyundai is recalling 24,400 2015 Genesis vehicles under recall 15V097 because water intrusion in the rear combination lamp assemblies can cause the instrument panel to show the wrong gear or delay engagement when shifting from Park to Reverse or Drive. If the wrong gear is displayed, the vehicle can move in an unintended direction, and the Genesis dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The rear combination lamp assembly on the 2015 Hyundai Genesis is the tail light unit at the back of the sedan. It houses the rear lighting circuits, and those circuits also interact with the vehicle's electrical system that reports gear position and helps the transmission respond after a shift out of Park.
On affected Genesis sedans, water gets into the rear lamp assembly. Moisture inside the unit can interfere with the electrical signals tied to the gear display and shift logic. That is why the instrument panel can show the wrong gear, or the transmission can delay engagement after the driver selects Reverse or Drive.
What an owner notices first is the malfunction indicator lamp, often called the check engine light. Moisture in the rear lamps, trouble shifting out of Park, a wrong gear display, or delayed movement after shifting from Park are signs to report to a Genesis dealer.
Who's affected?
| 2015 Hyundai Genesis | Tail lights |
|---|---|
| 2015 Hyundai Genesis | electrical system |
| 2015 Hyundai Genesis | automatic transmission |
| Units affected | 24,400 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
A matching 2015 Hyundai Genesis does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific sedan is included.
What's the safety risk?
An incorrect gear display can send the Genesis in a direction the driver does not expect, increasing crash risk. Malfunction indicator lamps are the warning sign listed for this recall, so treat those lights as a reason to schedule service soon. Repair will be free at any franchised Genesis dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2015 Hyundai Genesis is included in this recall.
- Wait for Hyundai's owner letter before scheduling the dealer repair; letters were mailed on April 14, 2015.
- Contact a franchised Genesis dealer and ask whether the free rear combination lamp housing pad repair is open for your VIN.
- Bring the recall notice if you have it, and reference recall number 15V097 and Hyundai recall 128 when you call.
- Call Hyundai customer service at 1-855-671-3059 with questions about the incorrect gear display or delayed gear engagement.
What happens at the repair
Once the dealer repair is available, a Genesis technician will apply pads to the rear combination lamp housings to help keep water out. The final dealer repair will be free under the recall, with parts and labor covered. Out-of-pocket repairs already paid are handled through the existing new vehicle limited warranty, not through a separate reimbursement program, because the rear combination lamps are covered for 5 years or 60,000 miles. Ask the service desk how that warranty coverage applies if you have prior repair paperwork.
| Reimbursement | Warranty coverage applies |
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Timeline
| February 16, 2015 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
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| February 19, 2015 | NHTSA published the recall |
| April 14, 2015 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 15V097?
Recall 15V097 covers 24,400 2015 Hyundai Genesis vehicles with rear combination lamp assemblies that can let water in. That water intrusion can cause the instrument panel to show the wrong gear or delay gear engagement when shifting from Park to Reverse or Drive.
What should I do if my 2015 Hyundai Genesis is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 15V097. If it is, contact a franchised Hyundai dealer and reference recall number 15V097 or Hyundai recall 128. Hyundai began the recall on April 14, 2015, and the dealer repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. Hyundai dealers will apply pads to prevent water from entering the rear combination lamp housing free of charge under recall 15V097.
What is the safety risk in recall 15V097?
The safety risk is unintended vehicle movement. If the instrument panel shows the wrong gear, the vehicle can move in a direction the driver did not select, which raises crash risk. The free dealer repair addresses the water intrusion that causes the gear-display problem.
What if I bought my 2015 Hyundai Genesis used?
The free repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the vehicle, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your Genesis is included, then call a franchised Hyundai dealer with recall number 15V097 or Hyundai recall 128.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/15V097000 |
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| Hyundai customer service | 1-855-671-3059 |
| NHTSA recall # | 15V097 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 15V097000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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