Hyundai issues Santa Fe recall over limited rearview visibility

Hyundai issues Santa Fe recall over limited rearview visibility 

April 29, 2024 Bojan Popic

Fountain Valley, CA – April 29, 2024 – Hyundai (OTCMKTS:HYMTF) is recalling 18,206 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe SUVs whose rearview image may be obstructed. This impairs visibility while backing up, increasing the risk of a crash and injury.  

Recall summary

Due to a software error, the affected vehicles’ rearview camera image may be partially blocked by a “Trailer Parking Assist” message on the display,

Recall risks

You can find out more about the risks posed by reduced rearview visibility in this article about a recent Tesla recall for a similar issue.

Other Hyundai recalls

Both Hyundai and its sister company Kia have been plagued by fire-related recalls and are currently under a U.S. government investigation to evaluate the adequacy of existing remedies and figure out if more cars need to be recalled.

The latest recall for the issue occurred earlier this month when the company recalled close to 30,000 Genesis vehicles, as reported.

This followed another Genesis recall which also occurred in April due to the risk of stalling while driving, also as reported.

The repair

Dealers will update the rearview camera software free of charge. 

Owners will receive letters with more information on June 1, 2024.    

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

This Hyundai rearview camera recall affects over 18,000 SUVs. To do a Hyundai recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool.

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Subaru issues Legacy and Outback recalls due to faulty airbags

Subaru issues Legacy and Outback recalls due to faulty airbags

April 25, 2024 Bojan Popic

Camden, NJ – April 25, 2024 – Subaru (OTCMKTS:FUJHY) is recalling 118,723 cars whose airbags may fail to deploy in a crash, upping the risk of an injury.

The affected models include: 

  • 2020 – 2022 Subaru Legacy
  • 2020 – 2022 Subaru Outback

The recall is being conducted on the back of hundreds of warranty claims.

Recall summary

Cars generally have a system of sensors called the Occupant Detection System (ODS) which only deploys airbags if there is a person in the seat during a crash. 

Due to a supplier error, the listed cars’ ODS may develop an electrical short due to moisture ingress. This may cause the system to malfunction and not deploy the front passenger airbag even if there is someone in the seat.

Recall risks

For the risks of this recall, please see this article about an Audi recall caused by a similar issue.

Warning signs

A malfunctioning sensor will trigger the supplemental restraint system (SRS) warning light, as well as the “front passenger’s frontal airbag OFF indicator” on the dashboard.

Other Subaru recalls

Some of these cars may have been affected by a recall in December 2023, caused by inoperable rearview cameras and backup lights.

In September of last year, there was a Subaru BRZ recall due to malfunctioning rear turn signals, as reported.

Background of the recall

The recall comes on the back of 253 warranty claims and 23 technical reports. No injuries have been reported.

The repair

Dealers will replace the ODS sensors free of charge.

The parts are currently not in stock.

Owners will get a letter from the automaker once they become available.

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

This Subaru airbag recall affects close to 120,000 cars. To do a Subaru recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool.

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Kia recalls Telluride SUVs over rollaway risk after driver complaints

Kia recalls Telluride SUVs over rollaway risk after driver complaints

April 22, 2024 Bojan Popic

Irvine, CA – April 22, 2024 – Kia (OTCMKTS: KIMTF) is recalling 427,407 2020-2022 Kia Telluride SUVs which may roll away when in Park. The defect augments the risk of a crash and injury.

Recall summary

Driveshaft is one of the most critical components in a car which transfers power to the wheels, allowing the vehicle to move forward.

The driveshaft of the affected vehicles may not fully engage due to a manufacturing error. Over time, “partial engagement can cause damage” to the part, allowing the vehicle to roll away even though the gear is placed into Park.

Recall risks

The risks of this recall are laid out in an article about a Kia recall due to the same risk.

Warning signs

Apart from a “grinding noise,” the driver may notice the SUV lacks power during acceleration. 

Safety tips

The manufacturer advises drivers to engage the emergency parking brake when they leave the car to prevent the rollaway.

Background of the recall

The recall follows “ten warranty claims, three techline cases and four customer complaints.” No injuries or crashes have been reported.

Other Kia recalls

Some of these 2020 Kia Telluride SUVs are possibly affected by a recent recall caused by inoperable highlights, following a U.S. government investigation. 

On a separate note, a potential fire caused by an oil leak was the reason why certain Kia Stinger and K900 were recalled a month ago.  

The repair

Dealers will update the Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) software so it activates when the transmission is shifted into Drive or when the driver opens the door. The repair will be free of charge.  

Letters with detailed instructions will be sent to drivers between May 15, 2024 and May 17, 2024.    

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

This Kia Telluride rollaway recall affects more than 400,000 SUVs. To do a Kia recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool.

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US government investigation forces Hyundai to issue third Genesis recall in two months

US government investigation forces Hyundai to issue third Genesis recall in two months

April 18, 2024 Bojan Popic

Fountain Valley, CA – April 18, 2024 – Hyundai (OTCMKTS:HYMTF), which owns the Genesis brand, is recalling 98,878 electric cars that may lose power. The defect ups the risk of a crash and injury, especially in dense traffic. 

Affected models include:

  • 2023 – 2024 Genesis GV60
  • 2023 – 2024 Genesis GV70 EV
  • 2023 – 2024 Genesis GV80 EV
  • 2022 – 2024 Hyundai Ioniq 5
  • 2023 – 2024 Hyundai Ioniq 6 

This recall is the result of an ongoing U.S. government investigation and follows over 600 stalling incidents.

Recall summary

The Integrated Charging Control Unit (ICCU) is a computer which powers not only the 12-volt electric system but is also responsible for powering the motor.

In the affected vehicles, an electrical overload can blow the charger’s fuse. This would cut off the power supply to the 12-volt battery and cause the car to lose propulsion in approximately 30 minutes after it happens.

Recall risks

For the risks of this recall, please see this article about a GM investigation due to a similar defect.

Warning signs

The ICCU failure may trigger several warnings, including a malfunction indicator warning (MIL) light and a corresponding message on the dashboard, accompanied by an audible chime and “a loud pop.” Drivers may also notice a “rapid reduction in speed.”

Background of the recall

The U.S. government auto-safety regulator, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) opened an investigation into the issue in June 2023 after receiving 30 complaints alleging the loss of motive power from drivers of 2022 Ioniq 5 vehicles.

By the time the recall was launched, the manufacturer learned about 618 “unique incidents” related to the defect. No injuries or crashes have been reported.

Other Hyundai recalls

Hyundai has been long plagued by fire-related recalls.

Several Genesis models were recalled a month ago over wiring issues that may cause them to burst into flames. Some of the same cars were recalled yet again earlier this month due to the same risk.

The repair

Dealers will update the ICCU with an improved software version and, if needed, replace the fuse.  The repair will be free of charge.  

Owners should receive letters with more information on May 14, 2024.  

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

This Hyundai power loss recall affects nearly 100,000 electric cars. To do a Hyundai recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool.

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Hyundai recalls Genesis SUVs over rollaway risk

Hyundai recalls Genesis SUVs over rollaway risk

April 16, 2024 Bojan Popic

Fountain Valley, CA – April 16, 2024 – Hyundai (OTCMKTS:HYMTF) is recalling 15,645 2024 Genesis GV70 SUVs which may switch gears on their own, resulting in a rollaway. The defect augments the risk of a crash and injury.

Recall summary

The automatic transmission in a car is connected to a control module and the rest of the vehicle’s electronics with a wiring harness. 

In the affected vehicles, the wiring harness was not sealed correctly due to a supplier error, allowing moisture to get inside. This may cause an electrical short and result in the transmission shifting out of Park on its own when the car is stationary.

Recall risks

The vehicle may roll away, especially if there is nobody behind the wheel. This ups the risk of a crash, injury, or property damage.    

Safety tips

Owners should turn the ignition off and use the emergency parking brake while parked.

Warning signs

A short in the transmission’s wiring might trigger a malfunction indicator light (MIL) on the dashboard. 

Other Hyundai recalls

In September 2023, the manufacturer recalled roughly 38,000 Elantra hybrids that would accelerate on their own, as reported.

In October 2023, Hyundai and its sister company Kia recalled 3.4 million cars that could burst into flames while parked, also as reported.

The repair

Dealers will replace the harness free of charge. Drivers who paid for their own repairs before the recall was issued are eligible for reimbursement.

Owners should receive letters with more information on May 14, 2024.  

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

This Hyundai rollaway recall affects more than 15,000 SUVs. To do a Hyundai recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool.

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Hyundai issues third Genesis fire recall

Hyundai issues third Genesis fire recall 

April 12, 2024 Bojan Popic

Fountain Valley, CA – April 12, 2024 – Hyundai (OTCMKTS:HYMTF), which owns the Genesis brand, is recalling 28,439 cars that may catch fire due to an oil leak. The defect ups the risk of a crash and injury. 

The affected models, all of which are equipped with a turbocharged 3.3-liter engine, include:

  • 2019 – 2022 Genesis G70
  • 2018 – 2020 Genesis G80
  • 2017 – 2022 Genesis G90

This recall serves as an expansion and replacement of a previous one done due to the same issue. Vehicles that were repaired back in 2019 will need a new remedy. 

Some of the affected vehicles are also subject to another fire-related recall.

Recall summary

The V6 engines in the listed cars are equipped with a pair of turbochargers, which helps them develop more power. Turbochargers run smoothly thanks to engine oil which is delivered to them through a metal pipe.

In the affected vehicles, long-term heat exposure can turn the pipe for the left-hand charger brittle, causing it to develop an oil leak, which may lead to a fire.

Recall risks

All associated risks are described in the recent Kia recall, which was caused by the same issue. 

Warning signs

The occupants may notice a strong “burning smell,” smoke coming from under the hood and “oil leaking onto the ground surfaces.”

Background of the recall

The affected vehicles were previously recalled in July 2019. On that occasion, the oil pipes were replaced but were later found not to be sturdy enough, leading to the present recall.

Other Hyundai recalls

Over the past couple of years, Hyundai and its sister company Kia have recalled several million of cars due to non-crash fires. The latest edition came last month when Hyundai recalled over 90,000 cars – including some of the ones involved in the present recall – due to the risk of fire even when they were parked and switched off.

Separately, Hyundai and Kia are currently being investigated by the U.S. government, which is looking to evaluate the adequacy of the existing recalls and see if more cars need to be recalled.

The repair

Dealers will replace the left-hand oil feed pipe with an upgraded one free of charge. 

Owners should receive letters with more information on May 7, 2024.  

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

This Hyundai fire recall affects almost 30,000 cars. To do a Hyundai recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool.

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Kia recalls Telluride SUVs with faulty high beams

Kia recalls Telluride SUVs with faulty high beams

April 9, 2024 Joseph Estabillo

Irvine, CA – April 9, 2024 – Kia (OTCMKTS:KIMTF) has issued a recall for 35,031 2020 Telluride SUVs equipped with “inoperative” high beams. The defect ups the risk of a crash and comes on the back of thousands of customer complaints, alleged deer strikes and a U.S. government investigation.

Recall summary  

Halogen headlights have a high beam shield gear mechanism that allows drivers to switch between low beam and high beam modes. In the affected vehicles, the heat generated by the halogen bulb could damage the shield gear mechanism, disabling the high beam mode.  

Recall risks

For the risks associated with this defect, please refer to this article about a similar Jaguar recall.

Background of the recall

The U.S. government auto safety regulator, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), opened an investigation into the issue in January 2023. Kia initially refused to recall the cars  – offering an extended warranty instead –  but eventually relented after meeting with NHTSA. 

The recall comes on the heels of nearly 5,000 warranty claims, 839 “techline cases,” 543 customer complaints and “three unconfirmed deer strikes.” No injuries have been reported.

Other Kia recalls

In February 2023, Kia issued a Telluride SUV recall due to airbags that would not deploy, as reported.

More recently, the automaker recalled Kia K900 and Stinger cars that could catch fire due to an oil leak. The recall was the latest in the long string of Kia fire-related recalls, some of which are also subject to an ongoing U.S. government investigation, also as reported.

The repair

Dealers will fix the issue by either attaching a clip to hold the shield gear in place or replacing the headlight assembly. The repairs will be free of charge. Kia will reimburse owners who paid for their own repairs before the recall was announced.

Owners will receive letters with more information on April 25, 2024. 

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

More than 35,000 SUVs are affected by this Kia headlight recall. To do a Kia recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool.

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Ford recalls Bronco SUVs over defective child locks

April 4, 2024 Joseph Estabillo

Dearborn, MI  – April 4, 2024 – Ford (NYSE:F) is recalling 9,847 2023-2024 Bronco 4-door SUVs due to malfunctioning child safety locks. The issue raises the risk of injuries to child passengers.

Recall summary  

A child safety lock prevents children from accidentally opening the vehicle’s rear doors from the inside. A switch on the door’s edge must be engaged to activate this feature.

On the affected vehicles, a manufacturing error may result in left rear door opening when a passenger pulls on the handle from the inside, despite the child lock being engaged.

Recall risks

All risks concerning a faulty child safety door lock are explained in this report about a similar Bronco recall by Ford.  

Other Ford recalls

In January 2024, Ford recalled Maverick pickups due to faulty turn signal warnings, as reported.

In February 2024, Ford also recalled around 1.9 million SUVs because of detaching exterior trims, also as reported.  

The repair

Dealers will replace the child safety lock mechanisms free of charge. Ford will reimburse owners who had repairs done before the recall was announced.  

Owners should receive letters with more information on April 19, 2024. 

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

Close to 10,000 SUVs are affected by this Ford child safety lock recall. To do a Ford recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool.

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US government investigates Honda over sudden braking

US government investigates Honda over sudden braking

April 2, 2024 Bojan Popic

Washington, D.C. – April 2, 2024 – The U.S. government’s auto safety regulator is investigating Honda (NYSE:HMC) whose vehicles that may brake unexpectedly on their own. This ups the risk of a crash and injury. 

If the investigation leads to a recall, it could affect an estimated 250,000 vehicles, including: 

  • 2019­ – 2022 Honda Insight
  • 2019 – 2022 Honda Passport

Investigation summary  ­­

The regulator, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), opened an investigation on March 7, citing 46 complaints due to an alleged malfunction of the Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) system.

AEB warns the driver about any oncoming obstacles and applies the brakes on its own if necessary. 

The affected vehicles’ AEB may cause the vehicle to start braking sharply, although there are no visible obstacles in front of it. 

Risks

A vehicle that slams on its brakes without any apparent reason could get rear-ended by other motorists. Furthermore, this sudden and unexpected action may startle and confuse the driver, causing him to lose control of the car. 

In fact, the alleged defect has already resulted in three crashes and two injuries.

Other Honda recalls 

In February 2024, Honda recalled 750,000 cars whose airbags may deploy incorrectly, hurting children. 

On a separate note, some of these Honda Passport SUVs may have been affected by a large-scale recall caused by malfunctioning rearview cameras, as reported.

Is your vehicle part of a recall?

This Honda braking investigation may lead to a Honda brake recall, possibly affecting around 250,000 vehicles. To do a Honda recall check and see if your car is affected by this, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool.

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