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
Hyundai Recall 65K Genesis SUVs, Sedans Possible Exploding Seatbelts
Specifically, the recall is due to a defect with the seatbelt pretensioner that is supposed to tighten the belt when there is a crash detected. The Korean automaker has alerted the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) after it learned there was an issue. Apparently, these pretensioners “may deploy abnormally in certain crashes due to over pressurization,” the NHTSA’s report … 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
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
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
Kia recalls over 500,00 vehicles as air bags may not inflate
Over half-million Kia vehicles in the U.S. are being recalled by the auto manufacturer due to faulty air bags that may not inflate in the event of a collision. The Kia recall comes after four deaths due to air bag failures in Kia and Hyundia vehicles believed to be caused by a short circuit that can develop in an air … 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