Hyundai Genesis recalled for fire risk from overheated power seat motors
What this means
Certain 2015–2016 Hyundai Genesis and 2017–2020 Genesis G80 vehicles have front power seat motors that may overheat if the power seat control switch gets stuck. This can cause a fire while the vehicle is parked or driving.
- Park your vehicle outdoors, away from other vehicles and structures, until it is repaired.
- Check your vehicle identification number (VIN) at NHTSA.gov to confirm if your vehicle is affected.
- Contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460 (Hyundai) or 844-340-1200 (Genesis) for repair details.
- Expect an owner notification letter by December 7, 2026.
The agency's original wording
A fire increases the risk of injury.
Owners are advised to park their vehicles outdoors and away from other vehicles or structures until the repair has been performed. The remedy is currently under development. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 7, 2026. Owners of Hyundai vehicles may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Genesis owners may contact Genesis customer service at 844-340-1200. Hyundai recall number for this recall is 308 and Genesis' recall number is 035G. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 13, 2026.
Official notice
https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V664000More Hyundai Motor America recalls
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