Genesis 2025-2026 Vehicle Recall Due to Instrument Panel Display Failure
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Hyundai Motor America is recalling certain 2025-2026 Genesis vehicles because of a software error that may cause the instrument panel display to fail, potentially increasing crash risk.
What this NHTSA vehicle recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by NHTSA on April 7, 2026 and geographically references United States. Its severity classification of "high" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - Vehicle Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
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What Happened
Hyundai Motor America is recalling certain Genesis vehicles due to a software error that causes the instrument panel display to fail, resulting in non-compliance with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101 for controls and displays.
Which Products Are Affected
The recall involves approximately 83,877 units of the following models: 2025-2026 Genesis G80, 2025-2026 Genesis GV80, 2026 Genesis G80 "Electrified," 2026 Genesis GV60, 2026 Genesis GV70 "Electrified," and 2026 Genesis GV70. The NHTSA campaign number is 26V019000, and Hyundai's recall number is 031G. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved are searchable on NHTSA.gov starting January 17, 2026.
What You Should Do
Owners should disable the high definition (HD) radio feature until the recall remedy is performed. The audio video navigation software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or inspected and updated by a dealer at no charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning February 17, 2026. For more information, contact Genesis customer service at 844-340-9741.
Why This Matters
The failure of the instrument panel display to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer or fuel gauge, increases the risk of a crash. This recall addresses a safety compliance issue affecting thousands of vehicles.
Source
This information is from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). For details, visit the NHTSA website and search for campaign number 26V019000.
Original source: NHTSA Official Notice ↗
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