2017-2020 Genesis G80, 2015-2016 Hyundai Genesis recall: Park Outside: Fire from Overheated Power Seat Motors
Report received by NHTSA: Oct. 9, 2026.
Built by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's official records. No AI wrote this page. Updated Nov. 4, 2026.
Park outside NHTSA's record flags a fire risk when the vehicles are parked (NHTSA's “Park outside” warning). NHTSA's recall page and the remedy below give the instructions.
- What's recalled
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.
- The risk
A fire increases the risk of injury.
- Who's affected
94,622 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2017-2020 Genesis G80, 2015-2016 Hyundai Genesis.
- Compared with
Hyundai Motor America has 22 NHTSA recalls in 2026 so far, compared with 20 in all of 2025.
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- Before this
174 earlier NHTSA recalls by Hyundai Motor America since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- Sept. 11, 2026 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 recall: Power Rear Seats May Trap a Person
- July 30, 2026 2027 Genesis G80 recall: Improperly Secured Ignition Coil Ground Bolt
- July 14, 2026 2024-2026 Hyundai Kona, 2024-2025 Hyundai Kona Electric recall: Seat Belt Buckle May Fail
- July 2, 2026 2023-2024 Hyundai Ioniq 5 recall: Park Outside: High Voltage Battery May Catch Fire
- June 24, 2026 2025-2026 Hyundai Tucson, 2025-2026 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid, 2025-2026 Hyundai Tucson Plug-In Hybrid recall: Instrument Panel Display Failure/FMVSS 101
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
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.
NHTSA's record, word for word
- Check it yourself
NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether a specific vehicle has an open recall.
Models in this recall
- Genesis G80 2017-2020
- Hyundai Genesis 2015-2016
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26V664000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | SEATS |
| Report received by NHTSA | Oct. 9, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 94,622 vehicles |
| Manufacturer's recall number | 308/035G |
| “Do not drive” warning | No |
| Fire risk when parked (“park outside”) | Yes |
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall records (public domain). NHTSA's record