Hyundai recalls 94,622 Genesis vehicles over fire risk

Hyundai is recalling 94,622 vehicles due to a fire risk associated with overheating power front seat motors, according to a recall report from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

“The front seat slider and height adjustment control switch used on non-memory power seats in affected vehicles may become dislodged or damaged when subjected to one or more external forces, which could potentially cause the switch to remain engaged and the seat adjustment motor to operate continuously, even after the occupant has exited the vehicle,” NHTSA said in the recall report.

The agency said prolonged use of the engine can cause overheating, increasing the risk of fire while driving or parking.

NHTSA said warning signs include a burning smell and inoperative seat control switches.

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The front of a 2017 model year Genesis G80 (Hyundai Motor Co./Genesis)

The recall affects 39,978 Genesis G80 sedans from model years 2017 through 2020 and 54,644 Hyundai Genesis sedans from model years 2015 through 2016.

Hyundai estimates that 1% of recalled vehicles have the defect.

A remedy for the recall is being developed, the report said.

The interior of a 2017 model year Genesis G80 sedan (Hyundai Motor Co./Genesis)

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NHTSA recommends that owners of affected cars park outside and away from other vehicles or structures until the repair is complete.

Owners will be notified by mail and can take their vehicle to a Hyundai dealership or Genesis retailer for repair.

The service will be free.

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Hyundai said it is aware of two fire incidents associated with this defect. The company said there have been no accidents or injuries related to this issue in the United States as of October 1.

FOX Business has contacted Hyundai for comment.