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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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14 thoughts onAnother 37K Hyundai and Kia Cars Recalled Over Engine Defect, Fire Risk
Purchased a Santa Fe 2013 one month after getting it the corn the engine seized literally had to get Uber for a month and it did work on the car they had it for over a month they replaced the engine due to metal being found in the engine but went through so much hassle during the time not having it again they did fix engine we got it back didn’t seem to have too many problems but then when you would break it would seem like the break was coming up out the floor ended up having an accident where hitting the brakes to stop but the car never stopped and hit the car in front of us it ended up cracking the radiator as well as the frame underneath and was told that the car was totaled we were financing the car and thankfully we had insurance but we were done without a car for months until we found a new one I honestly miss the Santa Fe besides the problems and loved the car itself the thing is is we should be compensated money wise for the Uber we had to pay for a month plus and a half that we spent over $600 plus one as well as the months we had to go without a car after it wrecked
17 recalls on my 2012 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Motor which seized at 58000 miles while under warranty that was denied by Hyundai. Vehicle towed from middle of highway while driving home from Hyundai dealer service center when they threatened to tow vehicle from their lot rather than replace the motor. Vehicle has been in storage and inoperable since 2016. Dealerships do not respond to my request to have vehicle towed for motor replacement and say they will not provide a loaner car even though there is a current recall to have the motor replaced. Hybrid battery and other parts have deteriorated due to time factor with no recourse available until recall announced after NHTSA investigation. 14. Trust has been compromised by Hyundai and only true remedy is a lawsuit.
2012 Sonata Hybrid here. I bought it brand new, currently barely at 85k miles. I received no recall notice and had no idea until my car was broken down on the side of a highway on a road trip. They’ve been unable to finish fixing the car for about 5 months! I’ve been waiting since May apparently due to shortages of parts. On one occurrence Hyundai even sent the dealer the wrong engine. Hyundai won’t cover more than $20/day on a rental—only reimbursed after the repairs complete. Unfortunately, I don’t have a theta engine, so I was unable to qualify for to take part in the settlement.
Oh, and I only received the recall notice five months later! The only way I knew it was a recall was from carfax, but still only after the engine seized.
2015 hyundai tucson with dohc-gdi engine… twice in 9 months the engine has had to be replaced and Hyundai refuses to do anything to fix the problem. Never again.
I’ve had my 2016 Hyundai Sonata for 5 years that recently started stalling & smelling like something burning. The oil was gone. This situation brought me to the attention of these untimely recalls and I learned that my car has this same defected engine. I have now been without a car for a week because it is inoperable. Why will they not recall??
We have a Kia Optima we had issues with engine tires even new steering oil changed more frequently it’s a horrible vehicle put in over 8700 since 2017
We have a 2016 Hyundai Sonata Sport (white pearl in color) it’s been burning oil for over a year now, been in the shop multiple times and they can’t seem to find the problem. We run out of oil shortly after getting an oil change, very black in color just days after getting the oil changed and even when the car is bone dry not a lick of oil left in it the oil level indicator never comes on. In the mean time we’re having to rent vehicles while ours is in and out of the shop and Hyundai warranty refuses to pay for the rentals until the issue is “confirmed”, every time I take it in to be looked at for the same issue I have to pay a service fee out of pocket, they held us up making us collect every service record and prove that we were the first owners before they’d even authorize us to do a oil mileage test, my paint is just peeling away in chunks down to the primer. I’m not impressed
Check into the Theta-II engine. Your car probably has this it, it’s the same engine installed in many Hyundai models, which have been recalled. I recently found out that my car has it & I still have no recall!! My car is messed up.
Pfft…where do I even begin? The faulty tail lights that burn out and melt the housing? The steering wheel buttons that don’t work, the seat belts that don’t buckle or come unbuckled randomly, the faulty suspension? Steering wheel coupler? Brake switch? Brake lights staying on, traction and cruise control issues, faulty engines? Ohh I know what I’ll start with. How about this one, I was driving along all is normal but I have been having problems with the cruise control not working then it works then it won’t. So I’m driving along and traction control light comes on and won’t function via the dash button, then cruise control engages and sets speed. As I approach a 4 way stop intersection I begin to slow down, but when I hit the brake the cruise control won’t disengage and so I press harder and the engine starts revving higher trying to maintain its set speed, nothing will cancel the cruise control until I start hitting the buttons on the steering wheel as I’m fighting to slow down and Brake in time. Finally it disengaged and the car come to a screeching halt half way into the intersection and now won’t move at all as if Brakes are locked up and you can feel resistance in the gas pedal….dealer blames me for putting in wrong Brake fluid, only I haven’t touched the car since they replaced the engine less than 9 months ago, funny huh!!! I’m totally finished with hyundai and this car. They should pay me for putting me in danger and emotional distress.
I have a 2017 Hyundai Sonata Sport I bought new this April 2021 I was pulling out of my driveway on to the road and car shuddered and started engine started making noise. I stopped and it looked like oil was on road. Had car towed to shop and was told car had thrown a rod. I had just gotten my oil changed 3 weeks prior to this no one has been able to explain how you can throw a rod going pulling out onto the street. I had to have engine replaced and was without a vehicle for 3 months.
Check into the Theta-II engine. Your car probably has this it, it’s the same engine installed in many Hyundai models, which have been recalled. I recently found out that my car has it & I still have no recall!! My car is messed up.
Please add me plus I called dealer can’t fix for a month so what happens if the issue happens prior the recall not my fault it’s dealers