Hyundai Issues Rare Color-Based Vehicle Recall

You’ve heard of recalls for dangerous defects, loose parts, and the possibility of engine fires. But the color of a car isn’t reason enough to recall it, right? Wrong. Sometimes the color of a vehicle can have a negative impact on visibility. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) just announced a silver Hyundai recall for this reason.

Why Is Hyundai Recalling Silver Vehicles?

Per the brief, the silver Hyundai vehicles that are part of the recall have an issue with their automatic braking features. The report explains that “the Highway Drive Assist (HDA) corner radar may falsely detect another vehicle, which can result in sudden, unintended braking while driving.”

This only happens to silver vehicles, and that’s because of the way that light reflects off the paint. The NHTSA says that “for vehicles in the Savile Silver exterior color, the front corner radar signals may reflect off the Aluminum content in the silver bumper cover paint and pass through the front bumper beam.”

That’s a problem because the signals are how these cars know to brake when the driver is using the HDA feature. When the signals reflect off the bumper, they “may be registered as an object in the opposing lane and can potentially affect Highway Driving Assist (HDA) operation.” And, as you’re no doubt aware, “sudden, unintended braking increases the risk of a crash.”

Which Hyundai Vehicles Are Part of This Recall?

According to the NHTSA brief, nearly 500 Hyundai vehicles are included in this recall, spread across the:

• 2023 Genesis G90
• 2024 Genesis G90
• 2025 Genesis G90
• 2026 Genesis G90

Unlike most recalls, which only specify models and years, this one looks more closely at the paint color of the model and years in question. So if you have a black or blue 2023 Genesis G90, for example, you’re fine. The recall only applies to silver vehicles.

If you own a silver Genesis and are concerned that it’s part of the recall, keep an eye on your mailbox. Hyundai will be mailing out owner letters in late January 2026. If you want to find out sooner, you can search your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) on the NHTSA site.

How Will Hyundai Fix This Problem?

Hyundai says that “dealers will replace the front bumper beam, free of charge.” The company also reminds consumers that “owners are advised not to use the Highway Drive Assist feature until the remedy has been performed.”

If you have further questions, you can reach Genesis customer service at 844-340-9741. Hyundai’s number for this recall is 030G and the NHTSA number for this recall is 25V833000.

Source

Part 573 Safety Recall Report, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 2025.

Sudden Unintended Braking, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 2025.

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