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Weekly Recalls: Hyundai/Genesis *Fire Risk Warning*, Mercedes-Benz, Ram, Toyota

Written By: CarPro | Oct 16, 2026, 9:35:39 AM

 

**HYUNDAI/GENESIS**

FIRE RISK WARNING
PARK OUTSIDE:  FIRE FROM OVERHEATED POWER SEAT MOTORS

  • NHTSA ID Number: 26V664000
  • Manufacturer Hyundai Motor America
  • Components SEATS
  • Potential Number of Units Affected: 94622

Summary

Hyundai Motor America (Genesis) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Hyundai Genesis, and 2017-2020 Genesis G80 vehicles. The front power seat motors may overheat due to a stuck power seat control switch, which can result in a fire while parked or driving.

Remedy

Owners are advised to park their vehicles outdoors and away from other vehicles or structures until the repair has been performed. The remedy is currently under development. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 7, 2026. Owners of Hyundai vehicles may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Genesis owners may contact Genesis customer service at 844-340-9741. Hyundai recall number for this recall is 308 and Genesis' recall number is 035G. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 13, 2026.

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**MERCEDES-BENZ**

FRONT BRAKE HOSE MAY LEAK
CRASH RISK

  • NHTSA ID Number: 26V638000
  • Manufacturer Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
  • Components SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
  • Potential Number of Units Affected: 30064

Summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022-2025 S 500 4MATIC, Maybach S 580 4MATIC, Maybach S 680 4MATIC, S 580 4MATIC, 2023-2025 S 580 E 4MATIC, and 2024-2025 AMG S 63 E Performance vehicles. The front brake hoses may rupture and leak brake fluid.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the front brake hoses, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 27, 2026. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 25V116. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 9, 2026.

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**RAM TRUCKS**

TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM MAY FAIL
CRASH RISK

  • NHTSA ID Number: 26V623000
  • Manufacturer Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
  • Components TIRES
  • Potential Number of Units Affected: 16385

Summary

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2026 Ram 1500 vehicles. The tire pressure monitoring system sensors may fail to detect low tire pressure and/or fail to illuminate the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) warning light as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring System."

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the tire pressure sensors, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 27, 2026. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 51D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 6, 2026.

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**TOYOTA**

MOTOR GENERATOR ECU ERROR MAY CAUSE LOSS OF POWER
CRASH RISK

  • NHTSA ID Number: 26V659000
  • Manufacturer Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
  • Components ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
  • Potential Number of Units Affected: 30978

Summary

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2026 RAV4 Plug-In Hybrid vehicles. The motor generator ECU may encounter an error, causing the plug-in-hybrid system to reduce power or shutdown when driven at higher speeds.

Remedy

Dealers will update the ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed starting November 22, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 26TA22. 

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