Hyundai Genesis DH Recall R/2024/378: The Starter Motor May Become Contaminated With Water After Driving The Vehicle In…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 28 Oct 2024
- Launched
- 50
- vehicles in the UK
- 41D078
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Hyundai recalled Genesis DH vehicles built between 10 July 2013 and 16 March 2016. After driving though abnormally wet weather or flood water the starter motor may become contaminated which could result in a short circuit within the starter motor. The dealer will replace the starter motor. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
After driving though abnormally wet weather or flood water the starter motor may become contaminated which could result in a short circuit within the starter motor.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: The starter motor may become contaminated with water after driving the vehicle in abnormally wet weather conditions such as a water flooded area. This may result in an electrical short circuit occurring within the starter motor. Defect: On affected vehicles after driving though abnormally wet weather or flood water the starter motor may become contaminated which could result in a short circuit within the starter motor. Remedy: Replace the starter motor.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in a short circuit within the starter motor.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the starter motor.
Are You Affected?
Genesis DH built between 10 July 2013 and 16 March 2016 may be included. Hyundai estimates 50 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Hyundai, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Hyundai.
- Book with any franchised Hyundai dealer, quoting the campaign code 41D078 or the DVSA reference R/2024/378. See how to get a Hyundai recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
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Source: DVSA recall R/2024/378, launched 28 October 2024. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.