Hyundai Fire Issues

With millions of Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis vehicles recalled due to the risk of catching fire, Consumer Reports offers a guide for owners so they can stay safe. Kia and its sister brand, Hyundai, have had numerous mechanical and electrical issues that can cause fires in certain circumstances. Recall for 3.3 million Kia and Hyundai vehicles issued to park outside for fire risk due to an electrical short from a brake fluid leak.

In September, Hyundai and Kia issued a recall of 3.4 million of its vehicles in the United States with an ominous warning: The vehicles should be parked outdoors and away from buildings because. Hyundai and Kia are recalling nearly 3.4 million vehicles and telling owners to park them outside due to the risk of engine compartment fires. Some of the cars involved are also subject to an ongoing US government investigation and have already been subject to fire-related recalls in the past.

Hyundai's recall affects 1.73 million cars, including the following models: 2012. Hyundai and Kia also recalled over 250,000 vehicles that year, again warning drivers to park outside, because of the potential for fire from a trailer hitch wiring issue. There's a sweeping recall for Hyundai and Kia products because of a possible fire risk.

Both of these recalls affect products manufactured over the past decade. Fire risks in Hyundai cars are typically associated with specific models and years, often linked to manufacturing defects, electrical issues, or fuel system anomalies. Kia and Hyundai are recalling 570,000 vehicles with a potential fire hazard while parked.

Affected models include the 2019-23 Santa Fe crossover, 2022-23 Santa Cruz pickup, and 2022.