2022-2026 Genesis GV70 Fuel Line Recall (26V229)
Hyundai Motor America · 94,760 vehicles · Reported April 10, 2026
Hyundai Motor America is recalling 94,760 2021-2025 Genesis G80; 2023-2025 Genesis G90; 2022-2026 Genesis GV70; 2021-2025 Genesis GV80 vehicles. Fuel may leak at the pipe connection between the fuel pipe and fuel rail. A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire. Dealers will make the repair free of charge.
Recall 26V229 at a glance
| NHTSA campaign number | 26V229000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer recall number | 033G |
| Date reported to NHTSA | April 10, 2026 |
| Manufacturer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Vehicles | 2021-2025 Genesis G80; 2023-2025 Genesis G90; 2022-2026 Genesis GV70; 2021-2025 Genesis GV80 |
| Units affected | 94,760 |
| Component | Fuel System, Gasoline > Delivery > Hoses, Lines / Piping, And Fittings |
| Safety risk | A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire. |
| Fix | Available at dealers |
What is wrong with the 2022-2026 Genesis GV70 in recall 26V229?
Fuel may leak at the pipe connection between the fuel pipe and fuel rail.
Hyundai Motor America (Genesis) is recalling certain Genesis 2022-2026 GV70, 2023-2025 G90, 2021-2025 G80, and GV80 vehicles. Fuel may leak at the pipe connection between the fuel pipe and fuel rail.
Is it safe to drive a 2022-2026 GV70 with recall 26V229?
NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire.
NHTSA describes the risk this way: A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire.
NHTSA has not issued a do-not-drive or park-outside warning for this recall. Still, get the repair done as soon as it is available, and stop driving if you notice symptoms related to the hoses, lines and piping, and fittings.
Which vehicles are included in recall 26V229?
Recall 26V229 covers 94,760 vehicles: 2021-2025 Genesis G80; 2023-2025 Genesis G90; 2022-2026 Genesis GV70; 2021-2025 Genesis GV80.
NHTSA lists 94,760 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.
| Model years | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-2025 | Genesis | G80 |
| 2023-2025 | Genesis | G90 |
| 2022-2026 | Genesis | GV70 |
| 2021-2025 | Genesis | GV80 |
What is the fix for the GV70 fuel line recall?
Yes. Dealers will inspect and tighten, or replace the fuel pipe as necessary, free of charge.
Dealers will inspect and tighten, or replace the fuel pipe as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning July 20, 2026. Owners may contact Genesis customer service at 844-340-9741. Genesis' number for this recall is 033G. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning April 11, 2026.
When was recall 26V229 announced?
Hyundai Motor America reported recall 26V229 to NHTSA on April 10, 2026.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| February 10, 2025 | Last affected vehicle built. |
| April 10, 2026 | Hyundai Motor America filed the defect report with NHTSA; NHTSA assigned campaign 26V229000. |
| July 20, 2026 | Owner notification letters mailed (per NHTSA). |
This recall was filed 5 months ago. If your GV70 was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.
How do I check if my GV70 is part of recall 26V229?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 26V229 is open on your GV70, it will be listed there.
Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup. It shows any open safety recall on your vehicle, including 26V229000. Your VIN is on the registration card, the insurance card, and the driver side of the dashboard where it meets the windshield. Recent recalls can take a few days to appear in the lookup.
What should GV70 owners do about recall 26V229?
Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.
- Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 26V229000 applies to your GV70.
- Book the recall appointment with any authorized Genesis dealer. Ask up front whether parts are available and how long the vehicle will be there.
- Get a repair order for every visit, even if the dealer only inspects the vehicle. Read it before you leave and make sure your complaint is written the way you described it.
- Write down when symptoms involving the hoses, lines and piping, and fittings happen: date, mileage, speed, weather and what you felt or heard. Photos and short videos help.
- Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
- If the problem comes back after the repair, return to the dealer and contact a lemon law attorney.
What are GV70 owners reporting to NHTSA?
Owners have filed 456 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 106 of them about the fuel system.
Since recall 26V229 was reported on April 10, 2026, owners have filed 19 complaints with NHTSA about the fuel system on these vehicles. 3 of them (16%) describe the same problem happening more than once or coming back after a repair attempt.
How we counted: we matched NHTSA owner complaints for the model years in this recall that list the fuel system and were received on or after April 10, 2026, then flagged narratives that describe a repeat failure or a problem returning after a dealer repair, recall service or software update. Data from NHTSA, accessed October 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified owner reports and may involve a related fuel system issue rather than this exact defect; automated text matching can miss or misread some reports.
NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 456 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 106 of them involve the fuel system. Complaints are reports from owners and have not been verified by NHTSA, but a high count for the same component is a sign the problem is widespread.
- 2022 Genesis GV70: 93 complaints in total, 30 about the fuel system
- 2023 Genesis GV70: 64 complaints in total, 16 about the fuel system
- 2021 Genesis GV80: 59 complaints in total, 15 about the fuel system
- 2022 Genesis GV80: 43 complaints in total, 17 about the fuel system
- 2023 Genesis GV80: 40 complaints in total, 8 about the fuel system
- 2025 Genesis GV70: 38 complaints in total, 2 about the fuel system
- 2026 Genesis GV70: 27 complaints in total, 4 about the fuel system
- 2024 Genesis GV70: 18 complaints in total, 2 about the fuel system
Here is what some owners told NHTSA, in their own words (excerpts, unverified):
The contact owns a 2021 Genesis GV80. The contact stated while attempting to refuel the vehicle, the fuel tank door switch failed to function as intended. The contact stated that the fuel tank door switch failed to unlock the fuel door. Additionally, the contact stated that the failure had occurred while on a road trip.
2021 Genesis GV80 owner, OR, NHTSA complaint 11635937, filed January 14, 2025
The contact owns a 2021 Genesis GV80. The contact stated that the fuel cap was intermittently stuck and failed to open as needed to refuel the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired.
2021 Genesis GV80 owner, NC, NHTSA complaint 11531786, filed July 12, 2023
The contact owns a 2021 Genesis GV80. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V630000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted and determined that the next appointment the have is for mouths away.
2021 Genesis GV80 owner, WA, NHTSA complaint 11556254, filed November 21, 2023
Can recall 26V229 make my GV70 a lemon in California?
Not by itself. A recall repair that fails, or repeat dealer visits for the same defect, can support a California lemon law claim.
Owners often ask whether this hoses, lines and piping, and fittings recall means their GV70 qualifies as a lemon. Not by itself. Song-Beverly looks at whether a defect covered by the warranty substantially impairs use, value or safety and was not fixed after a reasonable number of repair attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).
Fuel pump and fuel line defects can cause the 2022-2026 Genesis GV70 to stall without warning. If it happens again after the recall repair, document it and return to the dealer.
This campaign follows an earlier recall for the same issue. A second recall can mean the first remedy failed, and repeated repair attempts on the same defect are the core of most lemon law claims.
Earlier campaigns on these vehicles involving the same component: 21V208000.
Civil Code 1793.22(b) sets out a presumption that applies in the first 18 months or 18,000 miles: two or more repair attempts for a defect likely to cause death or serious bodily injury, four or more attempts for the same defect, or more than 30 total days out of service for repairs. Written notice to the manufacturer is required in some cases. Owners outside that window can still have a claim.
An owner who prevails in a lemon law case can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
In our cases, a recall repair visit counts as a repair attempt, and it's strongest when the owner complained about the problem before the recall came out. A recall shows the defect is real and that enough owners reported it for the manufacturer to issue a fix.
The biggest mistake I see is waiting too long. The mileage offset starts at your first repair visit for the problem, so the sooner you take it in, the better. If the problem comes and goes, take it in when it happens. You can't go back to that date later.
If you get a recall notice, call a lemon law attorney right away. You may have taken the car in for the same problem before and forgotten, or there may be other recalls related to it.
Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320), Founder and Managing Attorney. Quotes lightly edited for clarity. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
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Frequently asked questions about recall 26V229
Did the recall 26V229 fix work?
Since recall 26V229 was reported on April 10, 2026, owners have filed 19 complaints with NHTSA about the fuel system on these vehicles. 3 of them (16%) describe the same problem happening more than once or coming back after a repair attempt. If your vehicle still has the problem after the recall repair, go back to the dealer, get a repair order, and talk to a lemon law attorney.
Is the 26V229000 recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
How do I know if my GV70 is part of recall 26V229000?
Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or call a dealer. The VIN is on your registration, insurance card and the lower corner of the windshield.
Does a recall mean my car is a lemon?
Not on its own. A lemon law claim depends on whether a covered defect keeps coming back or keeps the vehicle out of service. A recall repair that fails, or repeat visits for the same problem, can support a claim.
What should I keep for a possible lemon law claim?
Keep every repair order, the recall owner letter, your purchase or lease contract, and notes on dates, mileage and symptoms. Make sure each dealer visit is written up, even when the dealer says it cannot find a problem.
Does the recall fixing my car mean I have no case?
Not necessarily. Even if the recall repair fixed it, you may still have a case, and a car that's a year or more old can still qualify.
Do used cars qualify for California lemon law?
We take certified pre-owned, demo and dealer vehicles. Since the California Supreme Court's Rodriguez decision in 2024, ordinary used cars generally do not qualify.
How long does a recall lemon law case take?
Recall-related cases typically resolve in one to three months from your first call. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
What does a lemon law attorney cost?
You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
Sources
- NHTSA recall record 26V229000 (recall report and owner letters are posted there)
- NHTSA complaints and recalls data, accessed October 1, 2026
- California Civil Code 1793.2 and 1793.22
Attorney advertising. America’s Lemon Lawyer is a trade name of Wynn Law Group, APC. Responsible attorney: Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320). This page is general information, not legal advice. America’s Lemon Lawyer is not affiliated with NHTSA or Genesis. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.