95,000 Genesis Sedans Recalled Over Power Seat Fire Risk

Hyundai has issued a safety recall covering 94,622 units of the 2015–2016 Hyundai Genesis and 2017–2020 Genesis G80 due to a power seat motor switch defect that can cause an electrical fire while driving or parked.

The campaign—filed under NHTSA designation 308 for Hyundai and 035G for Genesis—affects non-memory power seat assemblies. Hyundai advises affected owners to park their vehicles outdoors and away from structures or other cars until the recall repair is completed.

According to documents filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the front seat slider and height adjustment control switches can dislodge or break if subjected to external force.

When damaged, the control switch can stick in an engaged position, causing the seat adjustment motor to run continuously. Because the motor can stay energized long after the occupant exits the car, prolonged operation can lead to severe overheating, sparking a vehicle fire whether the ignition is on or off.

Hyundai’s internal timeline shows the automaker received its first field report involving a 2018 Genesis G80 in late 2021, followed by a second report in August 2022. After analyzing recovered seat assemblies and monitoring international field reports—including additional thermal incidents in South Korea—Hyundai convened its safety decision authority on October 1, 2026, to approve a U.S. recall.

To date, Hyundai has confirmed two fire incidents in the U.S. market linked to the issue, with no reported crashes or injuries.

The official repair remedy remains under development. In the interim, Hyundai will send safety risk notifications to owners instructing them to park outside. Owner notification letters are scheduled to go out by mail starting December 7, 2026. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) included in the campaign became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 13, 2026.

Owners can contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460 or Genesis customer service at 1-844-340-9741 for further details.

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