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NHTSA campaign 26V664000

Park Outside: Fire from Overheated Power Seat Motors

Hyundai Motor America

Potential units
94,622
Report received
Oct 9, 2026
Manufacturer ID
308/035G

Recall summary

What is being recalled

Hyundai Motor America (Genesis) 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 while parked or driving.

Safety consequence

Why this recall matters

A fire increases the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

What owners should expect

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.

Associated products

Affected models and equipment

Vehicle2019 Genesis G80Production dates not reported
Vehicle2016 Hyundai GenesisUnknown - 02/24/2016
Vehicle2017 Genesis G8003/17/2016 - Unknown
Vehicle2020 Genesis G80Unknown - 11/07/2019
Vehicle2015 Hyundai Genesis02/21/2014 - Unknown
Vehicle2018 Genesis G80Production dates not reported

Official documents

NHTSA campaign files