Previous recalls related to fire risk in Hyundai and Kia vehicles involved brake fluid leaks , faulty oil pans , fuel leaks , oil leaks , and engine problems. In addition, the Hyundai Elantra was previously recalled for a different problem related to its ABS sensor. After more than 3, reports of fires and a petition from the Center for Auto Safety, an advocacy group, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration launched an investigation into Hyundai and Kia vehicles that use a four-cylinder engine design that both companies share.
This engine, the Theta II, is not used in the Stinger. There is a class-action lawsuit related to the fires as well. The problem: In Hyundai vehicles, a defective circuit board within the ABS system may short-circuit, which could cause a fire.
In a statement to NHTSA, the automaker said this may be related to a quality-control problem from the supplier that manufactured the circuit board. Kia is still investigating the cause of fires in Stinger sedans, but it may be related to a problem with the hydraulic electronic control unit.
The fix: Hyundai dealers will replace faulty ABS modules free of charge. Kia is working on a fix for Stinger vehicles. How to contact the manufacturer: Owners of vehicles newly added to the recall will be notified via first-class mail by Hyundai in late February Other vehicle owners should have already been notified.
There have been no incidents of fires in Australia related to this recall issue. However, despite this, it is important for us to instigate the recall to ensure your safety. You can check whether it is affected by entering your VIN into our safety recall checker below. If it is affected, Hyundai will be in touch to ask you to visit your local Hyundai dealer. The recall applies to certain Tucson models made for the Australian market between and You can continue to drive your vehicle.
However as an added precaution you may wish to park your Tucson away from structures e. If your vehicle displays an engine warning light, please stop driving and contact your local Hyundai dealer. Unfortunately not. We are currently awaiting parts supply to ensure the repair can be carried out correctly.
As soon as parts are available, Hyundai will be in touch. Hyundai wants to inspect roughly 1, vehicles to inspect a weld that could be weak enough to allow the seatback to seperate in a crash. Hyundai hopes swapping out internal valve seals and lowering the system's amperage can finally put an end to this issue.
Also included are some Ioniq EVs and Electric City buses that have also run the risk of being torched. The recall will begin in South Korea before expanding to other countries. The company is reportedly aware of 18 fires in the U. As a remedy, dealers will reportedly replace a fuse and the computer too if necessary. Repairs are expected to begin in June After further investigating the issue, Hyundai determined that replacing the fuse would reduce the safety risk. The second part of this recall affects nearly , Elantras , Konas , and Velosters All have 2-liter engines with piston rings that may not have been properly heat-treated.
Without that treatment, engine damage may result, potentially causing oil leaks and fires. The company is aware of fires related to this issue as well, but no injuries. To fix the problem, dealers will reportedly inspect and replace the engine if necessary, and will also install piston noise-sensing software to detect any potential piston-related damage to the engine.
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