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Owner action guide
- Check your VIN now — on this site or on NHTSA.gov. A model match is not proof your vehicle is included.
- Park outside, away from other vehicles and structures, until the repair has been performed.
- If a power seat switch sticks, or you notice heat or a burning smell from a seat, stop using that seat control and contact your dealer.
- Watch for the owner letter, expected to be mailed December 7, 2026.
Affected vehicles
Model years included in this recall, per the NHTSA record.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 2015–2016 | Hyundai Genesis | |
| 2017–2020 | Genesis G80 |
Total affected: 94,622
The risk
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. A fire increases the risk of injury.
A fire that can start while the car is parked is the reason for the park-outside advice: a garage fire can spread to the house. That is why this recall's first instruction is about where the car sleeps, not about a repair appointment.
What changes for owners
This is a new recall, reported to NHTSA on October 9, 2026. The important change for owners is immediate: park outside, away from other vehicles and structures, until the repair has been performed.
The repair does not exist yet — the remedy is under development — so the park-outside advice is the protection until the fix is ready. VINs became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 13, 2026, so a VIN check now gives a real answer.
Remedy and cost
The remedy is currently under development. There is no fix to book yet.
When it is ready, it will be free. Unknowns, stated plainly: what the fix will be, and when it will be available. The December 7 letter is the next official update; until then, park outside.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 26V-664 | |
| Hyundai recall number | 308 | |
| Genesis recall number | 035G | |
| Reported to NHTSA | October 9, 2026 | |
| Owner letters | Expected to be mailed December 7, 2026 | |
| Vehicles affected | 94,622 | |
| Hyundai customer service | 1-855-371-9460 | |
| Genesis customer service | 844-340-1200 |
Questions owners ask
Is my Genesis G80 affected?
Only certain 2017–2020 G80s — and certain 2015–2016 Hyundai Genesis sedans. Model and year alone are not proof; check your VIN.
When will the fix be ready?
Not announced yet. The remedy is under development; the December 7 letter is the next official update.
Official sources
- NHTSA recall record 26V664000 (official campaign record)
- NHTSA recalls API record for 26V664000 (verified October 15, 2026)
- Reuters: Hyundai to recall over 94,600 US vehicles over fire risk (October 15, 2026) — press corroboration
Last verified October 15, 2026 against the official NHTSA record. If a source link disagrees with this article, the official record governs — tell us and we will correct it.
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Campaign timeline
What has happened on this recall, newest first.
- VINs searchable on NHTSA.gov. LATEST
- Recall reported to NHTSA.
Full record: NHTSA record 26V-664 → (our record page)
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