Hyundai Motor America: Seats:Front Assembly:Power Adjust (2015 HYUNDAI GENESIS, 2016 HYUNDAI GENESIS, 2017 GENESIS G80…)

Company / brand

Hyundai Motor America

Product

2015 HYUNDAI GENESIS; 2016 HYUNDAI GENESIS; 2017 GENESIS G80; 2018 GENESIS G80; 2019 GENESIS G80; 2020 GENESIS G80

Reason / hazard

A fire increases the risk of injury.

What to do (remedy)

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.

Distribution / sold at

Potentially affected: 94622

Defect

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.

Component

SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST

Park outside

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