Hyundai Recalls 95,000 Genesis Sedans, Warns Owners to Park Outside

Hyundai Motor America has issued a recall for almost 100,000 Genesis vehicles, due to front power seat motors that could lead to a fire risk. The automaker is already aware of two alleged fire incidents in the U.S. market, which is why owners have been advised to park outdoors, away from other vehicles or structures. This follows a very similar problem reported for the Kia Telluride SUV a few months ago. Here’s everything owners of affected Genesis vehicles need to know about this recall.

Overheating Seat Motors To Blame

The recall report, published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), lists the following model years as being impacted by this issue.

These are essentially the same cars, but the Hyundai Genesis was rebranded as the Genesis G80 for the 2017 model year, when the Genesis brand was separated from Hyundai in the United States. In total, the recall affects 94,622 models.

Both sedans were found to have front power seat motors that could overheat due to a stuck power seat control switch. If this occurs, it could ignite a fire, whether the car is parked or driving. 

“The front seat slider and height adjustment control switch used on non-memory power seats in the subject vehicles may become dislodged or damaged when subjected to external force(s), potentially causing the switch to remain engaged and the seat adjustment motor to operate continuously, even after the occupant exits the vehicle,” states the recall report.

Owners may notice a burning smell or an inoperative seat control switch if the problem occurs. Two fire incidents have been reported, but there have been no related injuries or crashes. 

What Owners Should Do Now

The automaker has issued an official fire risk warning for this recall, so owners with affected Genesis models are strongly advised to park outside and away from structures wherever possible. 

Owner notification letters will be mailed on December 7, 2026, and Hyundai is currently in the process of developing a remedy. When the remedy becomes available, owners will need to take their vehicle to an official Hyundai or Genesis dealer to have the car inspected and repaired, if necessary; this will be done free of charge.

Hyundai’s customer service number is 1-855-371-9460. Owners can call this number for more information using the recall numbers 308 (Hyundai recall number) or 035G (Genesis recall number). On the NHTSA’s site, owners can also check if their vehicle is part of the recall population using their vehicle identification numbers.

Hyundai Seat-Related Recalls Rise In 2026

Hyundai has experienced a strangely high number of seat-related defects/safety recalls over the course of 2026. These issues have not been related, with the most serious being a powered rear seat in the Palisade SUV that tragically trapped and killed a young child. A stop sale and recall of over 61,000 Palisade SUVs followed.

In April 2026, almost 300,000 Hyundai and Genesis vehicles were recalled for a seat belt fault. These cars could experience detaching seat belt anchors, which could result in an increased injury risk in a crash. In another seat belt recall, almost 50,000 Kona crossovers were recalled for failing seat belt buckles. 

Although these recalls are concerning, Hyundai maintains a generally strong safety record, with many of its models having achieved a Top Safety Pick+ award from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.

Related: Hyundai and Genesis Recall Nearly 300,000 Cars with a Dangerous Seat Belt Fault