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Hyundai Recalls Genesis and G80 Sedans Over Seat Fire Risk

The Genesis recall covers 94,622 vehicles, with a fix still in development; a separate recall pulls more than 53,000 thermal laminators that overheat and smoke.

On air: Chip Darnell and Hank Ledger on BBN Newsroom
Published 3:10 PM ET, Thursday, October 15, 2026

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First reported by Kelley Blue Book: “Hyundai Recalls Genesis and G80 Sedans Over Seat Fire Risk”, with reporting from MLive.com.
Covered on BBN on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at 3:10 PM ET on BBN Newsroom, by Chip Darnell and Hank Ledger.

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Kelley Blue BookHyundai Recalls Genesis and G80 Sedans Over Seat Fire Risk
MLive.comHyundai Genesis recall: 94,622 drivers warned to park outside over fire risk, fix being developed

What BBN said about it

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorHyundai is recalling Genesis and G80 sedans over a seat fire risk, and MLive reports ninety-four thousand six hundred twenty-two drivers are being told to park outside.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorParking outside! Guess the car decided it needs better ventilation, and a fix is still being developed.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThe car wants to be a hundred feet from your bedroom window. Check the maker's notice and stop parking it in the garage.

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