In a recent announcement, Kia and Hyundai have recalled over 3.3 million vehicles globally due to potential fire-related issues. While these two South Korean automakers have been praised for their advancements in safety and technology, this massive recall underscores the importance of proactive safety measures in the industry.
1.73 million Borrego, Cadenza, Forte, Sportage, K900, Optima, Soul Rio, Sorento, and Rondo vehicles are included in Kia America’s recall. According to a filing with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the recall applies to multiple model years for each vehicle from 2010 through 2017.
According to the automaker, brake fluid leaks may cause an electrical shortage in the vehicles’ Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU), which could cause an engine compartment fire when the car is in motion or stopped.
Due to a potential electrical short with the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) that might result in an engine fire when the car is in motion or parked, Kia is recalling 1,730,192 vehicles.
Hyundai made a recall announcement for 1,642,551 vehicles due to a potential fire problem.
Federal authorities claim that the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module may internally leak brake fluid and cause an electrical short, both of which might result in an engine compartment fire when the car is in motion or parked.
KIA
2011-2015 Optima
2011-2013 Optima Hybrid, Soul
2012-2017 Rio
2011-2014 Sorento
2010-2011 Rondo vehicles
2010-2019 Borrego
2014-2016 Cadenza
2010-2013 Forte, Forte Koup, Sportage
2015-2018 K900
The NHTSA advised owners of these impacted vehicles to park outside and away from buildings until the recall fix was finished.
The federal safety regulator announced that dealers will replace the ABS fuse without charge, and letters of notification will be delivered on November 21.
Questions? Dial 1-855-371-9460 to reach Hyundai. The recall number for Hyundai is 251.
Hyundai
2010-2012 Veracruz
2010-2013 Tucson
2015 Tucson Fuel Cell
2013 Santa Fe Sport
2011-2015 Elantra, Genesis Coupe, Sonata Hybrid
2012-2015 Accent, Azera, Veloster
2013-2015 Elantra Coupe, Santa Fe
2014-2015 Equus
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