Hyundai recalls more than 94,000 vehicles over fire risk

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   Hyundai Recalls Over 94,000 Vehicles Over Seat Motor Fire Risk

   Hyundai is recalling over 94,000 vehicles in the United States because of a fire risk linked to overheating power seat motors, prompting safety regulators to issue a park-outside warning. The recall affects specific models, including certain 2015 and 2016 Hyundai Genesis sedans alongside 2017 to 2020 Genesis G80 vehicles. Owners are being explicitly advised to park their cars outside and away from structures due to the potential for fires to spark from the power seat issue, which involves damaged seat switches. Safety authorities and automotive outlets have confirmed the action covers 94,622 vehicles in total.

   Why it matters

   Vehicle safety recalls involving fire hazards require immediate consumer awareness to prevent property damage and personal injury while parked. Automakers frequently issue park-outside warnings for electrical and motor defects that can draw power even when a vehicle's ignition is turned off. This specific campaign targets luxury sedans under the Genesis brand and older Hyundai Genesis nameplates.

   What is confirmed

   • Hyundai is recalling 94,622 Genesis G80 and Hyundai Genesis vehicles over a car fire risk linked to overheating power seat motors, according to NHTSA.
   • The recall impacts certain 2015 and 2016 Hyundai Genesis models and 2017 to 2020 Genesis G80 models.
   • Owners have been told to park their vehicles outside due to the fire risk.

   Still unconfirmed

   • Two reported fire incidents are tied to damaged seat switches in the recalled vehicles.

   What to watch next

   • Instructions from Hyundai on how dealers will repair or replace the defective power seat motors.
   • Official recall completion rates or reports of additional vehicle models being added to the campaign.
   Sources used for this update (18)

   1. www.koreajoongangdaily.com — Korea JoongAng Daily | Korean news in English
   2. kotaku.com — My Fire Is Bigger Than Yours
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   4. Fox Business — Hyundai recalls more than 94,000 vehicles over fire risk
   5. Reuters — Hyundai to recall over 94,600 US vehicles over seat motor fire risk, NHTSA says
   6. Forbes — Hyundai Recalls Over 94,600 Genesis Vehicles Over Power Seat Issue That Can Spark Fires
   7. ABC27 — Nearly 100,000 Hyundai vehicles recalled, ‘fire risk warning’ issued
   8. Car and Driver — Hyundai Recalls 95,000 Cars, Tells Owners to Park Outside Because Their Vehicle May Catch Fire
   9. Autoblog — Hyundai Recalls 95,000 Genesis Sedans, Warns Owners to Park Outside
   10. NBC New York — Hyundai recalls over 94,000 vehicles due to fire risk, warns owners to ‘park outside'
   11. CarBuzz — Genesis Sedans Recalled For Fire Risk, 95,000 Owners Told To Park Outside
   12. Carscoops — Genesis Owners Are Being Told To Park Outside, And Not For The Reason You Think
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