Hyundai and Kia Recall Over 90,000 Vehicles For Fire Risk, Advise Parking Outside
- The recall affects over 90,000 vehicles from the 2023 and 2024 model years including Hyundai Palisade, Tucson, Sonata, Elantra, Kona, and Kia Soul, Sportage, Seltos.
- The issue is damaged electrical components in the electronic controller for the Idle Stop & Go oil pump assembly that can overheat.
- Kia has reported six cases of melting components and Hyundai has confirmed four "thermal incidents," but no injuries reported.
- Owners advised to park vehicles outside and away from structures until recall repairs completed.
- Dealers will inspect and replace the defective electric oil pump controllers for free.