Hyundai Kia Recalls 91,000 Vehicles for Fire Risk

Jackson_Slugger · Aug 4, 2023

Hyundai, Kia recall 91,000 US vehicles over fire risks, urge owners to park outside

By David Shepardson
August 3, 20231:52 PM EDTUpdated 20 hours ago

[1/2]Hyundai logo is seen during Munich Auto Show, IAA Mobility 2021 in Munich, Germany, September 8, 2021. REUTERS/Wolfgang Rattay/File Photo

WASHINGTON, Aug 3 (Reuters) - Hyundai Motor (005380.KS) and Kia (000270.KS) said on Thursday they are recalling more than 91,000 newer vehicles in the U.S. because of fire risks and urged owners to park outside and away from structures pending repairs.
The recall covers Hyundai 2023-2024 Palisade, 2023 Tucson, Sonata, Elantra, and Kona vehicles and 2023-2024 Seltos and 2023 Kia Soul, Sportage vehicles. About 52,000 Hyundai vehicles and nearly 40,000 Kia vehicles are covered under the recall.

The Korean automakers said electronic controllers for the Idle Stop & Go oil pump assembly may contain damaged electrical components that can cause the pump to overheat. Owners will be notified in late September and dealers will inspect and replace the electric oil pump controller as needed.
Kia said it has six reports of potentially related thermal events but no accidents or injuries while Hyundai has four similar reports. The automakers told the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration a suspect part was eliminated from production in March.

Hyundai told dealers a rental vehicle should be provided to customers who do not feel safe operating their vehicle until a recall fix is available. Hyundai said if owners report a burning/melting odor, they should have the vehicle towed to the nearest Hyundai dealer and do not attempt to drive.
In addition to the fire risk, heat damage could trigger a short circuit impacting other onboard vehicle controllers, Hyundai said.

Hyundai said in December it received a report of a 2023 Hyundai Palisade vehicle exhibiting heat damage on the wire harness/connector of the electric oil pump, prompting the automaker to open an investigation. Kia said in June it received a report of melting in a 2023 Soul.

Reporting by David Shepardson. Editing by Jane Merriman, Nick Zieminski and Marguerita Choy

Hyundai, Kia recall 91,000 US vehicles over fire risks, urge owners to park outside

Hyundai Motor and Kia said on Thursday they are recalling more than 91,000 newer vehicles in the U.S. because of fire risks and urged owners to park outside and away from structures pending repairs.

www.reuters.com

JGmazda · Aug 4, 2023

Hmmm... After owning a KIA some years ago, I often wonder about the quality of their electrical parts. Not surprised.

zzyzzx · Aug 4, 2023

The Korean automakers said electronic controllers for the Idle Stop & Go oil pump assembly may contain damaged electrical components

Yet still another reason to hate stop-start systems...

zzyzzx · Aug 4, 2023

Obligatory:

zzyzzx · Aug 4, 2023

At least your Hyundai/ KIA will catch on fire in someone else's garage after it gets stolen.

KCJeep · Aug 4, 2023

Disposable engines that now catch on fire. Nice.

SubieRubyRoo · Aug 4, 2023

KCJeep said:
Disposable engines that now catch on fire. Nice.

The gift that just keeps on giving

walterjay · Aug 4, 2023

Sorta like the 600,000 Subaru Outbacks, Foresters and Tribeccas that were recalled for their potential fire hazard.

Tkonrr · Aug 4, 2023

But... but... but, they said only Teslas catch on fire!

Nick1994 · Aug 5, 2023

I have to admit, at this point, how do they make any money?

TheLastWord · Aug 5, 2023

Nick1994 said:
I have to admit, at this point, how do they make any money?

Hyundai Corporation is HUGE, very DEEP POCKETS

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dishdude · Aug 5, 2023

TheLastWord said:
Hyundai Corporation is HUGE, very DEEP POCKETS worldwide.

Chaebol is the word you're looking for.

Mainia · Aug 5, 2023

Tkonrr said:
But... but... but, they said only Teslas catch on fire!

I did not, I included Hyundai/Kia.

miden851 · Aug 5, 2023

yet, I would not touch a Hyundai product with a 10' pole

Matt1357 · Aug 5, 2023

I heard they make good forklifts

wemay · Aug 10, 2023

Every week a different Make comes out with a fire risk recall. In every one of those threads the trolls lick their lips. Predictable now.

zzyzzx · Aug 10, 2023

wemay said:
Every week a different Make comes out with a fire risk recall. In every one of those threads the trolls lick their lips. Predictable now.

It's normal for electric cars to spontaneously catch on fire. It's not normal for ICE vehicles to do this.

wemay · Aug 10, 2023

zzyzzx said:
It's normal for electric cars to spontaneously catch on fire. It's not normal for ICE vehicles to do this.

I'm talking about ICE

PF52 · Aug 10, 2023

wemay said:
I'm talking about ICE

Clearly there's something wrong going on here. I read in another thread we're only supposed to be nit-picking issues with electric vehicles.

wemay · Aug 10, 2023

@zzyzzx

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