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Hyundai has 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, CBS News reports.
So far, the issue has caused 18 fires in the US, but no injuries.
The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is urging vehicle owners to park their SUVs outside away from structures until the issue is fixed, which will be completed by dealers replacing a fuse and the computer system if necessary. Vehicle owners will be notified in June, CBS News says.
“Hyundai is conducting this new recall to ensure the safety of its customers,” the company said in a statement.
In the second recall, Hyundai is recalling almost 187,000 of its 2019 and 2020 Elantras, and 2019 through 2021 Konas and Velosters – all models with two-liter engines.
The company says that piston rings in the vehicles may not have been properly heat treated, which can lead to chipping that scuffs the engine cylinder. The problem can cause engine damage, oil leaks, and possible fires, CBS News reports.
So far, the problem has caused five fires, but no injuries, the company says.
Vehicles owners will be notified in late-June about remedies. Hyundai dealers will inspect vehicles and replace the engine if necessary, and will install piston noise sensing software, CBS News reports.
In March, 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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65 thoughts onRecall Alert: Hyundai Recalls More Than 390,000 Vehicles For 2 Issues Linked to Engine Fires
Add me I been had my Hyundai for two years now and this has been the worst vehicle I have ever purchased. My car had a foul smell as week for like the first year. It sounds like I have had it 15 years and I have taken it in 3xs bc of the engine noise. Worst car ever
I just received my recall for 2017 hyndai tuscan. I am now doing the oil consumption test w 1000 miles down 1.6 liters so their is a problem. Please add me
We own a 2017 Hyundai Santa FE, which has already had the motor replaced by the dealership, and continues to make different sounds but they continue to tell us that it’s fine.
I will not purchase another Hyundai, I don’t trust them.
I have a 2019 Hyundai Tuscon that has two recalls. Unable to get it fixed because the dealership doesn’t have the parts and I’m on a waiting list. Been on it for over six months.
I have a 2014 Santa Fe Sport and I stay getting an email about a recall.
I own a Hyundai vehicle. However, it is not the vehicles mention above. Are there any issues/recalls with the Santa Fe?
I have a Kona that is on the list, although they state there is no remedy for the issue yet! I did have a 2017 and it had transmission issues and the dealership claimed they could never replicate the issue but they had no issues sticking 400+ miles on it!
Yes my husband and I have a 2019 Hyundai Elantras that we have took back to Hyundai several times and no one has ever said this please include me in this
Our 2020 Hyundai Tucson has been under recall. Unable to get the issue fixed as the dealers don’t have the parts. At one dealership, I am on a 400+ vehicle waiting list. Escalated the problem with Hyundai and the best they could do was nothing.
4 Days Ago,My 2016 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid caught on fire while I was in it due to an electric and engine problem. The next morning I found out that all Hyundai’s and Kias has been on a recall for several time. Nobody properly notify me or anything.