Owners of some older Genesis sedans have a practical safety check to make this weekend. A recall filed October 9 concerns front power-seat motors that may overheat if a seat-control switch becomes stuck. The official notice includes an outdoor-parking instruction while a repair is being developed.
Key points
- Certain Genesis sedans face a power-seat motor recall involving a possible fire risk.
- The official notice instructs affected owners to park outdoors, away from other vehicles and structures, until repairs are completed.
- Check the vehicle identification number rather than assuming that every car of the listed model years is included.
Which cars are covered?
The NHTSA record for campaign 26V664000 lists certain 2015–2016 Hyundai Genesis and 2017–2020 Genesis G80 vehicles. It identifies 94,622 potentially affected vehicles. The problem is linked to the seat-control switch and motor; it is not a recall of every Genesis model.
What owners should check now
Enter your VIN in the official NHTSA recall lookup and retain the result for your dealer. A model-year match is a reason to investigate, not confirmation that a specific vehicle is affected. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for your VIN. Do not wait for a paper letter before checking an already published safety notice.
Repair status and notification dates
The campaign summary reproduced by RoadVitals corroborates that the remedy is still under development and owner letters are expected to be mailed December 7. Those are planned notifications, not evidence that a repair is already available. Ask the dealer about the current remedy status and any interim instructions when arranging service.
A useful way to keep the details straight
Record the campaign number, the date you checked and the dealer’s response together. Hyundai’s associated recall number is 308; Genesis uses 035G. Keeping those identifiers with your VIN helps avoid confusion with unrelated service campaigns. Do not post your full registration paperwork in public comments.
Why a VIN lookup matters
NHTSA’s recall guidance explains that recall remedies are generally provided without charge. Its lookup also has limitations, including that completed recalls may not appear as unrepaired. A missing open result should be discussed with the manufacturer if you still have a matching notice. More automobile explainers are available in our archive.
Sources and editorial note
Checked October 18, 2026 against NHTSA’s expanded campaign record and the linked recall summary. This is a reader guide to an existing recall, not a new incident report. AI-assisted reporting; follow the manufacturer and NHTSA for updates. The accompanying image is an original editorial illustration, not a photograph.
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