- Hyundai issued a recall and a “Park Outside” warning for 94,622 vehicles that could catch fire, documents filed with NHTSA show.
- According to the documents, the recall covers some 2015–2016 Hyundai Genesis sedans and some 2017–2020 Genesis G80 sedans.
- The recall issue stems from a power seat control that can get stuck and overheat, potentially leading to a fire.
Hyundai is recalling certain 2015–2016 Hyundai Genesis sedans and 2017–2020 Genesis G80 sedans, documents filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) show. The recall, which covers a total of 94,622 cars, is accompanied by a “Park Outside” warning, as the impacted cars pose a fire risk. Fortunately, only 1 percent of the recalled population is estimated to pose a danger.
According to the NHTSA documents, the recall issue stems from a power seat control, which could overheat. Specifically, the seat slider and height adjustment lever on non-memory powered front seats can become dislodged or damaged when hit with an external force. It’s possible that the damaged control can become locked in the engaged position, causing it to operate continuously. The NHTSA paperwork shows that if the power seat control is left on for too long, the motor can overheat, potentially leading to a fire.
Based on the recall documents, owners may be warned of the issue through one of two identifiers. For starters, the power seat controls may simply stop working, which could indicate that the control has been damaged. Alternatively, owners may notice a burning odor in the cabin, which should alert them to the issue.
Unfortunately, Hyundai is still working on developing a remedy for the seat control issue. The automaker is urging customers to park their vehicle outside and away from other cars and structures until a permanent fix has been developed and performed. Once the remedy is available, Hyundai will notify customers and urge them to bring their vehicle to a dealership to have the fix performed for free. The automaker will also reimburse owners, when necessary, for out-of-pocket expenses incurred to obtain a solution to the recall problem.
Initial dealer and owner notification letters are scheduled for December 6. Owners concerned that their vehicle may be included in the recall can check the NHTSA site.
Jack Fitzgerald’s love for cars stems from his as yet unshakable addiction to Formula 1.
After a brief stint as a detailer for a local dealership group in college, he knew he needed a more permanent way to drive all the new cars he couldn’t afford and decided to pursue a career in auto writing. By hounding his college professors at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, he was able to travel Wisconsin seeking out stories in the auto world before landing his dream job at Car and Driver. His new goal is to delay the inevitable demise of his 2010 Volkswagen Golf.