Another 37K Hyundai and Kia Cars Recalled Over Engine Defect, Fire Risk

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Kia and Hyundai have issued yet another recall related to the risk of vehicle fires, with the brands issuing at least four separate recalls since September last year. 

The latest recall affects about 37,000 vehicles that have defects that can result in a fuel leak and a vehicle fire, Kelley Blue Book reported. 

The recall affects 2021-2022 Hyundai Santa Fe, Hyundai Sonata, Kia Sorento, and Kia K5 models. 

Affected cars are those with 2.5-liter turbocharged engines built on certain dates. Owners of affected cars might notice a fuel smell, a burning smell, or even smoke. 

The manufacturers are planning to contact every owner affected by the recall for a free fuel pipe tighten or replacement. The issue is said to be caused by a defective fuel pipe. 

The company is not aware of any injuries, accidents, or fires related to the problem, Kelly Blue Book reports. However, this is not the first time Hyundai and Kia cars have suffered a similar issue. 

While Hyundai and Kia are separate brands, they have the same parent company. The cars often share parts, design, and engineering, Consumer Reports says. And the problem of engine fires has plagued the pair for years. 

In 2019, after more than 3,000 reports of fires, the NHTSA launched an investigation into Hyundai Santa Fe and Sonata model years 2011-2014, Kia Optima and Sorento model years 2011-2014, and Kia Soul model years 2010-2015, according to Consumer Reports.

In May, Hyundai announced two recalls totaling more than 390,000 vehicles in the United States and Canada, over concerns two separate issues could lead to engine fires.

The largest recall includes more than 203,000 2013-2015 Santa Fe Sport SUVs, some of which are being recalled for a second time. The vehicles have raised safety concerns due to leaking brake fluid which can cause an electrical short and spark a fire in the anti-lock brake computer.

In March this year, Hyundai reached a settlement with consumers over numerous class action lawsuits that claimed that the automaker ignored and even denied repairs to certain vehicles with engine defects that led to car fires.

The engine defect class action settlement provides the following benefits to Class members: warranty extension, reimbursement for past repairs, reimbursement for expenses from past repairs, compensation for a sold or trade-in vehicle, compensation for loss of vehicle to engine fine, rebate program for trade-ins, and an informational pamphlet.

Hyundai is also facing a new class action lawsuit over allegations its popular and high-end Palisade SE, SEL, and Limited emit such a strong, foul smell in the cabin it makes some passengers nauseous

Do you own a Hyundai vehicle? Has your vehicle ever been the subject of a recall or faced any issues? Let us know in the comments section!

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