Hyundai recalls Genesis and G80 cars over seat motor fire risk

Is your car affected?

What to do

• Park outdoors and away from other vehicles or structures until the repair has been performed, as the recall advises.
• The remedy is currently under development.
• Watch for an owner notification letter, expected to be mailed Dec. 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's recall number is 308; Genesis' is 035G.

What happened

Hyundai Motor America is recalling certain 2015-2016 Hyundai Genesis and 2017-2020 Genesis G80 vehicles, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). NHTSA lists 94,622 vehicles in the whole campaign, both models combined, as potentially affected.

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 recall says. A fire increases the risk of injury.

NHTSA lists the affected component as the power adjust in the front seat assembly.

NHTSA received the recall report on Oct. 9, 2026. The NHTSA campaign number is 26V-664 (26V664000). Hyundai's own number for this recall is 308, and Genesis' number is 035G.

Is my car affected?

The recall covers certain 2015-2016 Hyundai Genesis and 2017-2020 Genesis G80 vehicles, not necessarily every one. Vehicle identification numbers (VINs) in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning Oct. 13, 2026.

Enter your car's VIN in our free recall check or on NHTSA.gov to see whether it is included.

If you are shopping for a used Genesis or G80 from these model years, check the VIN for this recall before you buy.

NHTSA's recall lists for the 2019 Genesis G80 and the 2015 Hyundai Genesis also show other campaigns, including 21V-160 and 24V-107.

Recall 21V-160 covers certain 2015-2016 Genesis and 2017-2020 Genesis G80 vehicles. The anti-lock brake system (ABS) module could malfunction and short circuit, which could cause an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.

For 21V-160, owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the remedy is complete, and dealers will replace the ABS module fuse, free of charge.

Recall 24V-107 covers certain 2015-2016 Genesis and 2017-2019 Genesis G80 vehicles, along with Genesis G90 and 2019 Genesis G70 vehicles. Water may enter the starter solenoid and cause an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.

For 24V-107, owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete, and dealers will install a remedy relay kit in the engine junction box, free of charge.

The 2019 Genesis G80 list also shows recall 24V-191, for certain 2018-2020 Genesis G80 vehicles equipped with a 3.3-liter V6 turbocharged engine. The left turbocharger oil feed pipe may deteriorate and leak oil. An oil leak in the presence of hot engine components can increase the risk of an engine compartment fire.