Hyundai’s vehicle fire risk recall covers 94,622 Hyundai Genesis and Genesis G80 sedans in the United States after a power seat control issue that can overheat. Owners are being told to park outside and away from other cars and structures until a permanent fix is ready.
Jack Fitzgerald wrote about the recall, which affects certain 2015–2016 Hyundai Genesis sedans and 2017–2020 Genesis G80 sedans. Hyundai says it will notify customers when the remedy is available and will have dealerships perform the repair for free.
Hyundai Genesis and Genesis G80
The problem starts with non-memory powered front seats. Hyundai says the seat slider and height adjustment lever can become dislodged or damaged when hit with an external force, and a damaged control can stay engaged and run continuously.
If that happens for too long, the motor can overheat and potentially lead to a fire. Hyundai also says owners may get warning signs before that point, including power seat controls that stop working or a burning odor in the cabin.
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
The recall is tied to documents filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Hyundai has not finished developing the remedy yet, but it has already set December 6 for initial dealer and owner notification letters.
The company says owners may be reimbursed when necessary for out-of-pocket expenses spent to address the recall problem. Once the fix is available, the affected cars will need to go to a dealership for the repair at no cost.
Owners of recalled sedans
Hyundai says only 1 percent of the recalled population is estimated to pose a danger, yet it is still telling all affected owners to park outside. That means the immediate instruction is broader than the estimated high-risk subset, because the company is treating the defect as a fire-risk issue until the remedy is installed.
For owners, the practical step now is simple: keep the vehicle away from other cars and structures and wait for the repair notice. The permanent fix is the point that returns the sedans to normal use, and Hyundai has not set that date yet.
