Hyundai and Kia Recall 570,000 Vehicles Due to Fire Risk
Hyundai and Kia have issued a recall for 570,000 vehicles due to a potential fire risk. The issue stems from tow hitch wiring harnesses with modules purchased through Hyundai or other authorized retailers. A circuit board in the module could be susceptible to water, which can cause an electric short and result in fire. Here’s...read more
Read MoreWhat Are the Most Common Hyundai Dual-Clutch Transmission Problems?
Hyundai is a brand known for producing cars with advanced technology. One of their most innovative features is the dual-clutch transmission (DCT), which, as the name suggests, uses two clutches to shift gears. Unlike traditional automatic transmissions, DCTs allow users to pre-select gears, providing smoother and faster shifts. However, in recent years, Hyundai has faced...read more
Read MoreHyundai Tucson Expands Recall for Engine Fire Risk
Last September, the South Korean auto manufacturer, Hyundai, issued a recall for certain 2019-2021 models of Tucson crossover SUVs due to an electrical short in the car’s computer that could potentially start fires, according to data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The initial recall was for about 180,000 vehicle models. In January, however, the...read more
Read MoreHyundai Issues Electric Vehicle Recall
Hyundai Issues Electric Vehicle Recall Kona Electric and Ioniq Electric Cars Catch Fire Car manufacturer Hyundai has issued its second recall of electric vehicles in less than a year. In October of 2020, 12 fires were reported in Kona Electric cars, causing the company to recall 6,707 vehicles. The fault lies in the batteries. Software...read more
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