Genesis expands faulty fuel pump recall

Genesis has expanded the recall of vehicles with a faulty fuel pump that can engines to lose power and stall, the NHTSA disclosed Monday. The fuel pump recall initially started in September 2023 and covered about 19,000 cars; it now encompasses 31,440 vehicles from the 2022-2023 model years in addition to 2021 models from the initial recall. 

The low pressure fuel pump may have an impeller that could deform over time and affect the fuel pump housing. That could lead to the fuel pump shutting down, which would then restrict gas flowing to the engine, resulting in a loss of power, and increasing the risk of a crash. 

The recall encompasses the following vehicles:

2022-2023 Genesis GV70

2022-2023 Genesis GV80

The G70 compact sedan is not included in this recall.

If there is a problem, owners may experience an engine stall, or notice the engine hesitating or “stumbling,” as well as a rough idle or a malfunction/check engine light in the instrument cluster.

Parent company Hyundai confirmed 463 instances of the fuel pump failure in the real world in the U.S. market, but knew of no crashes, injuries, or fires. 

Owners will be notified of the recall by mail as early as June 18, 2024. They will be advised to take their vehicle to a Genesis dealer, where the service technicians will replace the fuel pump at no cost to owners. Reimbursement will be provided to owners who have paid for the fix out of pocket. 

For more information, call Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460 or visit the Genesis recall site.