Kia has issued a recall of about 463,000 vehicles in the United States due to a fire risk. According to the notice from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the front power seat motor may overheat due to a stuck power seat slide knob, which can result in a fire while parked or driving….
Kia Recalls 427,407 Vehicles
Kia has issued a recall of 427,407 vehicles due to a transmission problem that can cause the car to roll away while in park. According to the notice from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the shaft assembly may not be fully engaged due to suspected improper assembly by the supplier. Over time, partial…
Hyundai and Kia to Recall 147,110 Vehicles
Hyundai and Kia have issued a recall of 147,000 electric vehicles (EVs) in the US due to a problem with the charging control unit. According to the notice from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the integrated charging control unit (ICCU) responsible for charging the car’s 12-volt backup battery may become damaged and stop…
Hyundai and Kia to Recall 169,932 Vehicles
Hyundai and Kia issued a recall of about 169,932 electric vehicles (EVs) after the transport ministry in South Korea discovered issues with the charging system’s software. The defect affects up to 5 of the company’s electric vehicle models but the report only lists the Ioniq and Genesis brands. The report further mentions that 113,916 Hyundai…
Kia Recalls 101,000 Vehicles
Kia has issued a recall of over 101,000 vehicles due to a potential hazard with the roofs of the vehicles. According to the notice from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), detached roof molding can create a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash. The report further mentions that the…
Samsung & Hyundai Partnership
Samsung and Hyundai recently announced a new partnership that aims to equip Hyundai and Kia electric vehicles with the SmartThings technology that Samsung offers in smart homes. The technology will offer car-to-home and home-to-car connected services which include remote control in both directions for a variety of smart management systems. According to Samsung, customers will…