# Hyundai Recalls 95,000 Genesis G80s

> Hyundai recalls 95,000 Genesis G80s after seat fires risk.
- Title: Hyundai Recalls 95,000 Genesis G80s · Jalopnik | Shortify
- Summary: Hyundai recalls 95,000 Genesis G80s after seat fires risk. Hyundai recalls 95,000 Genesis G80s due to seat fire risk with no immediate fix.
- Keywords: hyundai, genesis, g80, seat fire, recall, nhtsa, cars, culture, Recalls, 000, G80s, Jalopnik
- Source: Jalopnik — https://jalopnik.com/2290738/hyundai-recalls-genesis-g80s-seats-fire
- Author: Logan K. Carter
- Published: 2026-10-19T18:32:50+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: hyundai, genesis, g80, seat fire, recall, nhtsa, cars, culture
## Hyundai Recall
Hyundai recalls 95,000 Genesis G80s due to seat fire risk with no fix.

> Hyundai says the precursor to the conflagration is "an external impact with sufficient force"
## Fire Risk Details
Seat motors may overheat if impacted, causing fires while parked or driving.

> This may cause the motor to overheat, thereby increasing the risk of a fire while driving or while parked
## Real-World Fires
Two confirmed U.S. fires and more in Korea linked to faulty seat switches.

> Hyundai received additional information related to power seat switch performance and associated thermal event allegations from the Korean market
## Recall Action
Owners must park cars outdoors until fix is available; VINs searchable on NHTSA website.

> Dealers and owners are expected to be notified of the issue on December 6
## Key takeaway

Hyundai recalls 95,000 Genesis G80s due to seat fire risk with no immediate fix.