Hyundai: Park Outside: Fire From Overheated Power Seat Motors (seats)

Recalling firm: Hyundai Motor America
Product: Component: SEATS. 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.
Reason: A fire increases the risk of injury. 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...
Classification: Class I
Category: vehicle recall
Country: United States
Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Recall date: 2026-10-09
Status: Ongoing
Distribution: Nationwide

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