Hyundai Recalls Over 94,000 Genesis Sedans Over Power-Seat Fire Hazard

Hyundai Motor America is recalling 94,622 U.S.-market Genesis vehicles because a front-seat power-seat control switch can become stuck, causing the seat-adjustment motor to run continuously and overheat. The overheating may ignite a fire while the vehicle is parked or in motion. The recall covers certain 2015–2016 Hyundai Genesis sedans and 2017–2020 Genesis G80 sedans. Hyundai has issued a “Park Outside” warning, urging owners to keep affected cars outdoors and away from structures until a repair is available.

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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) identified the defect in its recall notice, noting that external impact can dislodge or damage the switch assembly, allowing it to remain engaged. Two fire incidents linked to the defect have been reported in the United States; neither resulted in crashes, injuries, or fatalities. Hyundai first learned of a possible power-seat malfunction through an internal safety report in December 2021 and continued investigations through 2025, with a related incident in South Korea reported in July 2026 prompting the U.S. action.

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• October 8, 2026 – Recall information filed with NHTSA.

Hyundai Recalls 94,622 Genesis Vehicles Over Power Seat Fire Risk

• October 13, 2026 – Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) for affected cars became searchable on the NHTSA website.

Hyundai Recalls 94,622 Genesis Vehicles Over Power Seat Fire Risk

• December 6 – Initial dealer and owner notification letters scheduled.

Hyundai recalls nearly 95,000 vehicles over power seat fire risk

• December 7, 2026 – Owner notification letters expected to be mailed.

Hyundai Recalls 94,622 Genesis Vehicles Over Power Seat Fire Risk

• March 2, 2026 – Reimbursement plan for out-of-pocket expenses scheduled to take effect (per Hyundai’s submission to NHTSA).

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• Total vehicles recalled: 94,622

Hyundai Recalls 94,622 Genesis Vehicles Over Power Seat Fire Risk

• Hyundai Genesis 2015–2016: 54,644 units

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• Genesis G80 2017–2020: 39,978 units

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• Recall campaign numbers: 308 (Hyundai) and 035G (Genesis)

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• Incidents reported: 2 fires, 0 injuries, 0 crashes

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• Estimated defect prevalence: ~1 % of recalled vehicles

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• Hyundai Motor America announced that a remedy is still under development. The company will reimburse owners for any out-of-pocket expenses incurred to obtain the recall repair and will perform the repair at no cost once the fix is ready. Hyundai also emphasized that owners should park the vehicles outdoors and away from other cars or structures until the repair is completed.

Hyundai Recalls 94,622 US Vehicles Over Seat Motor Fire Risk

Sources differ on the exact date owners will receive notification letters. One report cites December 6 as the scheduled mailing date, while another specifies December 7, 2026. Both dates are presented as scheduled communications; the discrepancy has not been resolved in the available documents.

Hyundai Recalls 94,622 Genesis Vehicles Over Power Seat Fire Risk

• “Under certain circumstances, an external impact with sufficient force may cause damage to the switch assembly, including displacement or misalignment of internal components, which may affect normal switch operation.” — Thus

Hyundai and Genesis Recall Nearly 95,000 Vehicles, Urge Owners to Park Outside Over Fire Risk

Hyundai continues to develop a permanent repair for the power-seat switch defect. When the remedy is finalized, owners will be instructed via first-class mail to bring their vehicles to an authorized Hyundai or Genesis dealership for free repair. Reimbursement for any expenses incurred before the fix is available will be provided according to the plan outlined on March 2, 2026.

Hyundai and Genesis Recall Nearly 95,000 Vehicles, Urge Owners to Park Outside Over Fire Risk