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The Ministry of Commerce identified the manufacturing issue in a statement released Monday, specifying that the retention nut on the fuel pipe connecting left and right rails may lose torque and permit fuel to escape. Owners of the affected Genesis models are advised to enter their vehicle identification numbers into the ministry’s recall verification system to determine eligibility and book an appointment at an authorized dealer. The entire repair process, which may involve retightening or full replacement of the pipe, will be provided at no cost to the customer.
Ministry officials emphasized that the campaign aligns with similar actions taken in other major markets where the same component has shown vulnerabilities during extended use. In the United States, NHTSA records document a related recall of 94,760 Genesis GV70, G80, GV80 and G90 vehicles produced in overlapping years for an identical fuel connection concern. Genesis reported 129 complaints linked to the problem in that market, though no fires, crashes or injuries had been recorded at the time of the filing.
The Saudi action follows an earlier ministry recall in April 2025 that covered roughly 6,500 Genesis vehicles from 2015-2017 model years over the risk of water entering the starter motor and causing an electrical short circuit. That campaign also required free inspections and fixes through local agents, reflecting a consistent regulatory approach to vehicle safety compliance. The ministry maintains an online portal that consolidates recall data for multiple manufacturers to simplify consumer checks.
Genesis, operating as the luxury division of Hyundai Motor Group, has coordinated with Saudi authorities to implement the latest corrective measures across its regional dealer network. Technicians will inspect the fuel rail connections under the program and apply the appropriate remedy based on each vehicle’s condition. The ministry has called on all registered owners to act promptly to eliminate any potential safety hazard.
Vehicle safety campaigns of this scale have become routine in the kingdom as automotive imports and local assembly expand under broader economic diversification policies. The Ministry of Commerce routinely cross-references international defect reports to trigger parallel actions for vehicles registered in Saudi Arabia. Additional information on the Genesis recall, including exact VIN ranges, remains available through the ministry’s dedicated consumer protection channels.
