Hyundai, Kia recall overview:Â
- Who: Hyundai Motor America and Kia America recalled a combined more than 3 million vehicles over concerns they could experience a fire in their engine compartment.Â
- Why: Hyundai is concerned a fire could occur as a result of brake fluid leaking internally in their Anti-Lock Brake System modules. Kia is worried their vehicles could catch fire as a result of a short circuit in their Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit.Â
- Where: Nationwide.Â
Hyundai Motor America and Kia America have initiated a recall for more than 3 million vehicles combined over concerns they contain a defect that could cause them to experience a fire in their engine compartment.Â
The Kia recall involves various models of more than 1.7 million Kia Borrego, Cadenza, Forte, Forte Koup, K900, Optima, Optima Hybrid, Rio, Sorento, Soul, Sportage, and Rondo vehicles.Â
Kia said it is concerned the vehicles could suffer a short circuit in the area of their Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit, which could over time result in an excessive current that would increase the risk of an engine compartment fire.Â
The automaker said the exact cause of the defect remains unknown. Vehicle owners should be on the lookout for an illumination of their MIL, ABS warning light, a burning/melting smell, or smoke coming from their engine compartment, according to the recall.Â
Vehicle owners will be instructed, as a precautionary measure, to park the recalled Kia vehicles outside and away from structures until a remedy recall is performed.Â
Hyundai recalls more than 1.6 million vehicles on account of fire risk concerns
The Hyundai recall involves various models of more than 1.6 million Hyundai Accent, Azera, Elantra, Elantra Coupe, Equus, Genesis Coupe, Santa Fe, Santa Fe Sport, Tucson, Tucson Fuel Cell, Sonata Hybrid, Veloster, and Veracruz vehicles.Â
Hyundai said it is concerned the recalled vehicles were equipped with Anti-Lock Brake System modules that could leak brake fluid internally, eventually causing an electrical short that could increase the risk of an engine compartment fire.Â
Owners of the recalled vehicles can continue to drive them, but are being advised to park them outside and away from structures until a remedy is completed, according to the Hyundai recall.Â
Hyundai said vehicle owners and dealers will both be notified about the recall by Nov. 21, 2023.
Hyundai recalled nearly 38,000 of its model year 2021-2023 Hyundai Elantra hybrid electric vehicles earlier this month over concerns a software defect could cause them to experience a slow and unintended acceleration after their brake pedal is released. Â
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89 thoughts onHyundai, Kia recall 3M+ vehicles due to fire risk
Omg I have a Kia soul 2010 it’s in the shop right now costing me $1800 and some to get it out and I definitely don’t have the money please add me thanks
2011 kia optima with MULTIPLE recalls ive already had to deal with! Please send me more information! Thank you
I literally just financed a Hyundai Tuscan. Ill be so upset if my car catches on fire. I want to know about when they do recall
I own a 2018 Sportage. I was told about the recall last year 2022. Still no Fix other than to park it and not drive it. I can’t do that, it’s the only vehicle I have for work and everything else. Can’t trade it, I owe to much yet. They need to get this stuff fixed, it’s like every year it’s something different, they had another one for the trailer hitch last year also…..still no fix for it either, it could also cause a fire only this one is close to the gas tank. Their solutions —don’t drive till fixed. My solution —fix the vehicles and get the bugs out BEFORE selling the vehicle.
2017 HYUNDAI SONTA HAD JUMP OUT. CAUGHT ON FIRE WITHIN MINTUES. Happened sep 19,2023
Own 2021 hyundai Electra
2015 Elantra Sport –
I had a 2013 kia sorento and it caught fire while I was driving. They denied my claim twice and I don’t know why
I own 2009 kia rio-smelled plastic like burning smell but never have figured out what or where-i appreciate knowing all info on my safety risks driving this car- thank you!
The 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe was my dream truck. I had been wanting it for the longest and finally bought one March of 2022. 2018 fully loaded 3rd row seat, panoramic roof. I loved it, until this past June (2023). Headed from my mom’s to the nearest store, my truck started making noise and smoke started to come from my hood. I panicked and got my work bag & purse and ran across the street. Im on the phone calling my dad, sister & 911. I look up my baby went up in flames. I still don’t know what caused it. I am glad I found this recall forum. Who can I contact about this?