The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·26V664000·Announced 2026-10-08

Hyundai and Genesis Recall Vehicles Due to Front Seat Fire Risk

Hyundai Motor America is recalling 2015-2020 Genesis and G80 vehicles because front power seat motors may overheat and cause a fire.

NHTSA safety advisory

Park this vehicle outside

NHTSA advises parking it away from buildings and other vehicles until the repair is done — the risk exists even when the vehicle is switched off.

This is the agency’s own advisory, not our assessment. Contact the manufacturer or a dealer, and see the official NHTSA notice for the current guidance.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect where front power seat motors may overheat and cause a fire, and the source includes a park-outside instruction.

Plain-English summary

Hyundai Motor America is recalling certain 2015-2016 Hyundai Genesis and 2017-2020 Genesis G80 vehicles. The recall involves 94,622 vehicles where the front power seat motors may overheat due to a stuck power seat control switch. This overheating can result in a fire while the vehicle is parked or being driven.

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, and owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on December 7, 2026.

Owners of Hyundai vehicles may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460, and Genesis owners may contact Genesis customer service at 844-340-1200. The Hyundai recall number is 308 and the Genesis recall number is 035G. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 13, 2026.

The recalled product

Product
GENESIS, HYUNDAI G80, GENESIS
Brand
GENESIS
Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor America
Category
Vehicle — Power Seat Assembly
Hazard
Affected units
94,622

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • G80
  • GENESIS

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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