2016–2020 Genesis and Hyundai: seats recall
A fire increases the risk of injury.
What was reported
Source: manufacturer filing, 49 CFR Part 573Reported to NHTSA Oct 8, 2026 by Hyundai Motor America.
The fix, from the dealer bulletin
Source: NHTSA remedy instructions and dealer noticeThe remedy, in the manufacturer’s words: development phase of this recall. In the event an SRC is unavailable, alternative transportation options—such as a third-.
The advisory, as filed: “If you do not feel comfortable operating your vehicle while the IMPORTANT: As required by federal law, dealers must not deliver new vehicles for sale or for lease to customers until all open recalls have been performed.”
Read from NHTSA’s copy of the manufacturer’s dealer documents (manufacturer campaign 308/035G). The procedure itself is in the bulletin; a franchised dealer has the current copy on the manufacturer’s portal, and that copy governs. Working a lot or a fleet? Recall Watch carries this line on every VIN it checks: remedy status, hours, stop-sale.
Which vehicles are covered
Source: NHTSA campaign 26V664000Vehicles built Mar 17, 2016 to Nov 7, 2019 — a VIN outside that window is not part of this campaign even if the year, make and model match.
| Model year | Class | Safety Signal | Recalls on file |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Genesis G80 | Large Sedan | D | 3 |
| 2018 Genesis G80 | Large Sedan | F | 7 |
| 2019 Genesis G80 | Large Sedan | F | 4 |
| 2020 Genesis G80 | Large Sedan | D | 3 |
| 2016 Hyundai Genesis | Large Sedan | F | 6 |
Those are the model years inside WhichTrim's range, 2016 onward. The campaign may cover others outside it, and the only thing that settles whether one specific vehicle is included is its VIN.
The federal paperwork
Source: nhtsa.govFiled documents
Check one specific vehicle
A recall applies to a build range, so year, make and model cannot settle it. NHTSA checks a VIN against the manufacturer's own list and tells you whether the repair is still outstanding on that vehicle.
NHTSA VIN recall lookup →Campaign 26V664000 · the manufacturer calls it 308/035G
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A recall covers a build range. Only your VIN settles it.
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Common questions
Source: NHTSA, 49 CFR Part 573What does this advisory mean?
Park outside means the vehicle can catch fire while parked and switched off, so it should be kept away from buildings and other vehicles until the repair is done. These are the two most serious things NHTSA can attach to a campaign, and both mean the risk exists while the vehicle is switched off.
Is 308/035G the same recall as 26V664000?
Yes. 308/035G is the number Hyundai Motor America uses for this campaign in its own paperwork and in the letter it sends owners. 26V664000 is the number NHTSA files it under. One recall, two references — dealers and service departments generally quote the manufacturer's.
Does this recall repair cost anything?
No. Federal law requires the manufacturer to remedy a safety defect or a compliance failure at no charge, for vehicles up to 15 years old measured from the date of first sale. A dealer that asks you to pay for a recall repair is in the wrong.
How do I know whether my vehicle is included?
By VIN, not by model year. This campaign covers vehicles built Mar 17, 2016 to Nov 7, 2019. The manufacturer files a build range with NHTSA and only vehicles inside it are covered, so two identical-looking cars from the same year can differ. NHTSA's own lookup checks a VIN against the manufacturer's list.
What if the repair is not available yet?
It happens, and often. Manufacturers must notify owners when a defect is found even if the parts or the software are not ready, then notify them a second time once the remedy exists. This campaign was filed without a repair available — Hyundai Motor America says so in the text above.
What did the manufacturer say was wrong?
The problem, risk and fix quoted on this page are the manufacturer's own words as filed with NHTSA under 49 CFR Part 573. WhichTrim does not paraphrase them.
Who started this recall?
NHTSA's record credits the manufacturer. A recall can begin with the manufacturer's own testing, with a defect investigation, or with a compliance test against a Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard.