Owners of certain 2015–2016 Hyundai Genesis and 2017–2020 Genesis G80 sedans will get a free repair for front power seat motors that can overheat and start a fire, but the fix is still being developed. Until it is ready, the recall report advises owners to park outdoors and away from other vehicles and structures; the VIN can be checked on NHTSA.gov.
What Is Being Recalled?
Hyundai Motor America filed a safety recall with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on October 9, 2026, covering 94,622 sedans: certain 2015 and 2016 Hyundai Genesis and 2017 through 2020 Genesis G80 vehicles. NHTSA lists it as campaign 26V664 and has flagged it as a “park outside” recall.According to the recall report, the front power seat motors may overheat because of a stuck power seat control switch, which can result in a fire while the car is parked or being driven. Owners are advised to park outdoors and away from other vehicles or structures until the repair has been performed.
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Which Cars Are Covered?
NHTSA’s records list six model-year groups in campaign 26V664:- 2015 and 2016 Hyundai Genesis
- 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020 Genesis G80
What Happens Next
The recall report says the remedy is still under development. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on December 7, 2026, and the repair will be free. Hyundai’s number for the recall is 308, and Genesis’ number is 035G. Until the repair is available, the advice in the recall report is to park outdoors and away from other vehicles or structures.Questions
Which Hyundai and Genesis cars are in the park-outside recall?
Certain 2015 and 2016 Hyundai Genesis sedans and 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020 Genesis G80 sedans. NHTSA lists 94,622 vehicles in campaign 26V664. Eligibility is decided by VIN.
Why are Genesis owners told to park outside?
According to the recall report, a stuck power seat control switch can make the front power seat motor overheat, which can result in a fire while the car is parked or being driven. The recall report advises owners to park outdoors and away from other vehicles or structures until the repair is done.
Is there a fix yet for the Genesis G80 seat recall?
Not yet. The recall report says the remedy is under development. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 7, 2026, and the repair will be free.
What are the Hyundai and Genesis recall numbers?
NHTSA's campaign number is 26V664. Hyundai's recall number is 308, and Genesis' recall number is 035G.
Sources
• National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, recall campaign 26V664 (Hyundai Motor America, filed October 9, 2026), via NHTSA’s recalls data: NHTSA Recall Record• NHTSA recall acknowledgment letter, campaign 26V664 (PDF)
• NHTSA VIN recall lookup: NHTSA Recalls
