Vehicle recall 26V664000 · October 8, 2026
Genesis G80 and Hyundai Genesis
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.
Source: NHTSA data as of November 8, 2026. Last refreshed Nov 8, 2026, 6:01 PM UTC.
Park affected vehicles outside, away from buildings, until they are repaired. This is the manufacturer’s safety advisory for this recall.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- A fire increases the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 26V664000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 8, 2026
- Filed by
- Hyundai Motor America
- Manufacturer campaign
- 308/035G
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 94,622
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Seats › Front assembly › Power adjust
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Genesis G80 (2017-2020): 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017
- Hyundai Genesis (2015-2016): 2016, 2015
Has your Genesis been repaired?
Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.
NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Genesis dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.