Hyundai Motor America and Kia North America have both had their share of problems that go beyond the most recent recall for 3.4 million vehicles due to engine compartment fires in their 2010 to 2019 vehicles. Indeed, there are many other complaints and safety issues that lemon law attorneys have handled on behalf of frustrated car owners. Often these types … Read More
Hyundai and Kia Recall Over Fire Risk; Owners Park Outside
Tow Hitch Short Circuit May Cause Fire Hyundai and Kia are alerting owners of roughly 571,000 SUVs and minivans about a serious fire risk from tow hitch harnesses and instructing them to park outdoors. The tow hitch harnesses are not waterproof and could possibly shirt circuit and catch on fire when parked or driven on roads, highways or freeways, according … Read More
Ford, Volkswagen, Daimler Trucks Issued Most Recalls in 2022
Ford, Volkswagen and Daimler Trucks issued more recalls than any other auto manufacturer in 2022 or a combined 39 percent of all recalls this past year, according to a report released by the United States Department of Transportation. Ford Motor Company issued a total of 67 recalls or 17 percent of all recalls by auto makers in the report for … Read More
2021 Hyundai Palisade Windshield Cracks and Sunroofs Exploding
Dozens of owners of the 2021 Hyundai Palisade are complaining to federal safety regulators, and other websites, about how easily their windshield cracks on their vehicles. To make matters worse, the dealerships across the country are unable to get enough windshields to replace the broken ones because it’s affecting so many vehicles. It’s a costly problem that is typically not … Read More
Hyundai, Kia Recall 2020-22 Palisade, Telluride Vehicles for Fire Risk
Owners of 2020 to 2022 Hyundai Palisade and Kia Telluride vehicles should park their vehicle outside and away from their home or other structures, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Association. The recall by Hyundai Motor America and Kia America recommends owners of these vehicles keep them away from structures due to a fire risk. Some 245,030 Hyundai Palisades … Read More
2018 Genesis G80 Sedans Recall Alert for Passenger Seat Detection Problem
Hyundai will recall roughly 3,300 Genesis G80 sedans from the 2018 model-year due to a problem with the occupant classification system deactivating in the vehicle’s front passenger seats. Specifically, the system may incorrectly detect an adult is sitting in the passenger seat even when it’s unoccupied or a child is sitting in the seat. This could be a problem if … Read More
Kia Fortes, Hyundai Sonata and Kia Optima faulty air bags recalled in 2018
Kia Motors Corp has announced it will recall more than 507,000 vehicles in the United States due to an electronic problem that could prevent air bags from deploying in the even of a collision. The recent recall comes after an announcement by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in March that stated it would investigate why certain air bags … Read More
524,000 Hyundai Elantra, Kia Forte Vehicles Recalled for Brake Light Problem
DETROIT, Mich. (Dec. 13, 2017) — More than 500,000 vehicles manufactured by Hyundai and Kia are being recalled in the U.S. due to a glitch that causes the brake lights to stay on when the driver releases the pedal. The problem affects some 390,000 Hyundai Elantra vehicles with the model years 2013 and 2014. Additionally, the recall covers 134,000 Kia … Read More