Fountain Valley, CA – August 26, 2024 – Hyundai (OTCMKTS:HYMTF) is recalling 12,612 2010-2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupes that may move when started, increasing the risk of a crash.
Only vehicles with manual transmission are affected by this recall.
Recall summary
To turn on the engine, the driver must press the clutch, which triggers a switch at the top of the clutch pedal. In the affected vehicles, the switch may break, allowing the vehicle to be started when the clutch is not depressed.
This would result in “unintended movement” upon startup if the vehicle is started in gear and the parking brake is not set.
Recall risks
The defect ups the risk of the car crashing into nearby objects or pedestrians, augmenting the risk of injury or property damage. In fact, the recall comes on the back of three accidents. No injuries have been reported.
Other Hyundai recalls
Earlier this month, Hyundai recalled Santa Fe SUVs over a transmission issue that would cause them to roll away, as reported.
In May 2024, Hyundai recalled over 31,000 Genesis cars that would stall due to a defective fuel pump, also as reported.
The repair
Dealers will replace the ignition switch free of charge.
Owners should receive letters with more information on September 23, 2024.
Is your vehicle a part of this recall?
More than 12,000 coupes are affected by this Hyundai ignition switch recall. To do a Hyundai recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool.
