Hyundai recalls over 80,000 vehicles due to software issue, NHTSA says
FILE-Hyundai cars are displayed at a Hyundai dealership in Los Angeles, California. (Photo credit should read MARK RALSTON/AFP via Getty Images)
Hyundai is recalling 83,877 cars related to a software error problem that affects certain model cars.
National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration officials shared in a Jan.16 recall notice that the software error may cause the "instrument panel display to fail."
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The agency noted that these vehicles fail to meet the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards for controls and displays.
What Hyundai vehicles were recalled?
Why you should care:
The automaker’s recall covers certain Genesis 2025-2026 G80, GV80, 2026 G80 "Electrified," GV60, GV70 "Electrified" and GV70 cars.
Are repairs available for the cars?
What you can do:
Owners of the recalled vehicles are urged to disable the high-definition radio feature until a recall remedy is completed.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the audio video navigation software will be updated or inspected and updated by your local dealership for free.
Notification letters are expected to be mailed on March 16 and owners with questions about the recall can call Genesis customer service at 1-844-340-9741. Hyundai's number for the recall is 031G and the vehicle identification numbers in the recall can be found on NHTSA.gov.
The Source: Information for this story was provided by a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall notice. This story was reported from Washington, D.C.