Irvine, CA – April 16, 2026 – Hyundai (OTCMKTS:HYMTF) and its sister company Kia (OTCMKTS:KIMTF) are recalling 238,792 cars that may burst into flames because of a fuel leak. The defect ups the chances of a crash and injury or property damage.
The following vehicles are affected:
- 2022 – 2026 Kia Carnival
- 2021 – 2025 Genesis G80
- 2023 – 2026 Genesis G90
- 2022 – 2026 Genesis GV70
- 2021 – 2025 Genesis GV80
Hyundai owns 33.8% of Kia.
Recall summary
The fuel in a car is transferred from the gas tank to the engine through a series of pipes and hoses. In the affected vehicles, the retaining bolts on one of the pipes inside the engine were not tightened sufficiently and may come loose over time, causing a fuel leak.
Recall risks
Leaking gas that sprays onto hot engine components may ignite and set the vehicle on fire, increasing the risk of a crash and injury.
In addition, the flames could spread to surrounding objects and cause property damage.
Warning signs
A fuel leak may generate a strong gas smell or trigger a check engine light on the dashboard.
Safety tips
You can learn what to do if the vehicle catches fire in this article.
Background of the recall
Leading up to the recall, Hyundai and Kia received 387 reports alleging fuel odor or leak. No fires, crashes or injuries have been reported.
Other Kia recalls
In March 2026, 40,000 Kia sedans and SUVs were recalled because their seat belt buckles would not latch correctly.
In December 2025, Kia and Hyundai recalled 335,000 vehicles that could have caught fire due to a fuel leak.
The repair
The dealers will replace the fuel pipes if they are leaking. Otherwise, they will tighten the pipe’s retaining bolts. This repair will be free of charge.
Notifications to the owners will be mailed by June 2, 2026.
Is your vehicle a part of this recall?
This Kia and Hyundai fuel leak recall is affecting more than 240,000 cars. To do a Kia recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool. You can use the same tool to do a Hyundai recall check.
