Park These Recalled Hyundai and Kia Vehicles Outside Due to Fire Risk
Another fire-related recall includes many newer Hyundai Elantra, Kona, Palisade, Sonata, and Tucson; and Kia Seltos, Soul, and Sportage vehicles
Hyundai and Kia are recalling nearly 92,000 newer SUVs and sedans because they are at risk of catching fire. Until dealers can perform a free fix, drivers should park outside and away from structures, the automakers say.
The recalled vehicles include several popular new models, including:
• 2023-2024 Hyundai Palisade SUVs
• 2023 Hyundai Tucson SUVs
• 2023 Hyundai Sonata sedans
• 2023 Hyundai Elantra sedans
• 2023 Hyundai Kona SUVs (not including Kona Electric EVs)
• 2023 Kia Soul hatchbacks
• 2023 Kia Sportage SUVs
• 2023-2024 Kia Seltos SUVs
The problem is due to a manufacturing defect involving a transmission oil pump. If this part short-circuits, drivers may notice smoke coming from underneath the vehicle, smell a burning or melting odor, be unable to turn the engine off, or see the check engine or other warning lights illuminated on the dashboard.
The Details
Vehicles Recalled
• Hyundai Palisade SUVs built between Oct. 18, 2022, and June 27, 2023
• Hyundai Tucson SUVs built between Oct. 29, 2022, and April 21, 2023
• Hyundai Sonata sedans built between Oct. 26, 2022, and April 3, 2023
• Hyundai Elantra sedans built between Nov. 14, 2022, and June 6, 2023
• Hyundai Kona SUVs built between Nov. 9, 2022, and July 8, 2023
• Kia Soul hatchbacks built between Nov. 9, 2022, and May 10, 2023
• Kia Sportage SUVs built between Nov. 2, 2022, and May 30, 2023
• Kia Seltos SUVs built between Nov. 9, 2022, and May 29, 2023
The problem: Circuit boards inside an electric oil pump that’s part of the vehicle’s start/stop system may have been damaged during manufacturing. If this part fails, it could overheat and lead to a vehicle fire.
The fix: Dealerships will replace the faulty oil pumps, free of charge.
How to contact the manufacturer: Owners may contact Hyundai at 855-371-9460 or Kia at 800-333-4542.
NHTSA campaign number: The number for the Hyundai recall is 23V526, and Hyundai’s own number for this recall is 246. The number for the Kia recall is 23V531 and Kia’s own number for this recall is SC275.
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