Genesis / Hyundai recall: Seats
Park outside. NHTSA and the maker advise parking these vehicles outside and away from buildings until they are repaired.
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
A fire increases the risk of injury.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Genesis G80 2017–2020
- Hyundai Genesis 2015–2016
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 26V664000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Hyundai Motor America
- Reported to NHTSA
- Oct 8, 2026
- Owners notified
- Not yet
- Vehicles or items affected
- 94,622
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Seats › Front assembly › Power adjust
- Maker's own recall number
- 308/035G
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Genesis recall: Electrical system Jul 29, 2026
- Genesis recall: Fuel system, gasoline Apr 10, 2026
- Genesis recall: Electrical system Jan 16, 2026
- Genesis recall: Electrical system Feb 19, 2025
- Genesis recall: Fuel system, gasoline Apr 19, 2024
- Genesis recall: Engine and engine cooling Mar 8, 2024
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.