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  1. 2026

    Hyundai recalls 94,622 US vehicles over fire risk from overheating front power seat motors

    Recall announced

    Hyundai Motor America is recalling 94,622 vehicles in the US, including certain 2015-2016 Hyundai Genesis and 2017-2020 Genesis G80 models, over a risk of fire while parked or driving, according to the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA said the front power seat motors may overheat due to a stuck power seat control switch. Hyundai has advised owners to park their vehicles outdoors and away from other vehicles or structures until the repair has been performed, and the recall remedy is currently being developed.

    Company response

    • Recall — Hyundai Motor America

    • Remediation — Hyundai

      The auto safety regulator said the recall remedy is currently being developed

    • Ongoing disclosure — Hyundai

      NHTSA said that Hyundai has advised owners to park their vehicles outdoors and away from other vehicles or structures until the repair has been performed

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    • The auto safety regulator said the recall remedy is currently being developed
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  2. 2026

    Hyundai and Genesis vehicle recall over fire risk

    Recall announced

    Hyundai Motor America announced a recall of 94,622 Hyundai and Genesis vehicles in the United States because front power seat motors may overheat and create a fire risk. A remedy was still under development at the time of the announcement. Owners were advised to park affected vehicles outdoors and away from other vehicles or structures until repairs are completed.

    Hyundai Motor America will recall 94,622 Hyundai and Genesis vehicles in the United States because front power seat motors may overheat and create a fire risk. A remedy was still under development, and owners were advised to park affected vehicles outdoors and away from other vehicles or structures until repairs are completed.

    Source excerpt

    • Owners have been advised to park their vehicles outdoors and away from other vehicles or structures until repairs are completed, as a fire could increase the risk of injury.
    • Hyundai Motor America will recall more than 94,000 Hyundai and Genesis vehicles in the United States over a potential fire risk caused by overheating power seat motors, according to US transportation authorities.
    • The agency said the front power seat motors may overheat due to a stuck power seat control switch, potentially causing a fire while the vehicle is parked or being driven.
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