Hyundai Recalls Nearly 95,000 Vehicles Over Fire Risk — Owners Told to Park Outside

Hyundai is recalling 94,622 Genesis and Genesis G80 sedans because faulty power seat switches could cause motors to overheat and start a fire. Owners of affected vehicles are advised to park outside until repairs are completed. Maksim Ladouski/Shutterstock

Hyundai and Genesis owners are being warned to park certain vehicles outside and away from buildings because a defect involving the front power seats could cause a fire, even when the vehicle isn’t being driven.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Hyundai Motor America is recalling 94,622 vehicles due to power seat motors that may overheat when a seat adjustment switch becomes stuck.