Skip to main content

NHTSA recall, , Park outside

Genesis G80 and Hyundai Genesis Cars

The front power seat motors may overheat and cause a fire while parked or driving, increasing injury risk.

Summary by Recall Canary from the NHTSA notice

What happened

Hyundai Motor America is recalling certain 2015-2016 Hyundai Genesis and 2017-2020 Genesis G80 vehicles. The front power seat motors may overheat due to a stuck power seat control switch, which can result in a fire. A fire increases the risk of injury.

The recall was reported to NHTSA on October 9, 2026, and affects 94,622 vehicles nationwide. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 7, 2026. The remedy is currently under development.

More fire risk when parked recalls

What to do

If you own a vehicle in this recall:

  1. Check your VIN (vehicle identification number) at nhtsa.gov/recalls. VINs are searchable from October 13, 2026.
  2. Owners are advised to park their vehicles outdoors and away from other vehicles or structures until the repair has been performed.
  3. Watch your mail. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 7, 2026.

What you get Remedy not ready yet

Call Hyundai Motor America 1-855-371-9460

Full text from NHTSA

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 844-340-9741. 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.

Is your Genesis affected?

2 models

These models and years may be affected.

  • G80Genesis, model years 2017 to 2020
  • GenesisHyundai, model years 2015 to 2016

Your VIN confirms it. Find the 17-character VIN on the driver's side of the dashboard or on your registration card.

Check your VIN on nhtsa.gov (opens in a new tab)

Recall details

Reported to NHTSA
Sold in
Nationwide
Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor America
Component
Fire risk when parked
Risk

Park outside

NHTSA says to park it outside, away from buildings, until it is repaired: it can catch fire even when parked.

NHTSA warning · How risk is rated

Campaign
26V664000
Vehicles affected
94,622
Owner letters expected
Manufacturer phone
1-855-371-9460

All recalls from Hyundai Motor America

Timeline

  1. Reported to NHTSA

  2. Listed on Recall Canary

  3. Summary updated

More from Hyundai Motor America

See all: More from Hyundai Motor America

Summary by Recall Canary, written with AI · summary updated Oct 17, 2026 · primary source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (opens in a new tab)