Hyundai and Kia recall cars that may catch fire

Hyundai and Kia recall cars that may catch fire

December 1, 2025 Bojan Popic ,

Fountain Valley, CA – December 1, 2025 – Hyundai (OTCMKTS:HYMTF) and Kia (OTCMKTS:KIMTF) are recalling 85,043 2020-2023 Hyundai Sonata and 250,547 2021-2024 K-5 vehicles whose fuel tanks may develop a leak. This defect ups the chances of a vehicle fire and injury. 

Hyundai owns a significant stake in Kia and they share some parts, engine components and engineering platforms.

Recall summary

A fuel tank has a purge check valve that regulates the pressure inside it. In the affected vehicles, the valve may get stuck and cause a pressure increase that could result in the tank touching the “hot exhaust pipe components.” Over time, this can lead to “localized melting” of the tank and a fuel leak.

Recall risks

Leaking fuel may cause a vehicle fire, significantly augmenting the risk of injury.  

Safety tips 

You can learn what to do if the vehicle catches fire in this article.

Warning signs 

The driver may hear a “pop” sound from the back of the vehicle or notice a “fuel odor.” In addition, the car may be difficult to start, run rough or have a check engine light come on the dashboard.  

Background of the recall  

Hyundai and Kia tried to tackle the problem by issuing a service bulletin to their dealers in January 2025. The document instructed dealers to replace the check valve when its failure triggered a check engine warning light.

Other Hyundai recalls

In October 2025, more than 30,000 Hyundai Ioniq 6 EVs were recalled because their charging port door panels could have detached while driving. 

In March 2025, Hyundai recalled approximately 32,000 Genesis vehicles due to inoperable instrument clusters. 

The repair

The dealers will replace the fuel tank and the purge check valve and will update the corresponding software. All repairs will be done free of charge.

Notifications to the owners will be mailed by January 16, 2026. 

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

This Hyundai fuel leak recall affects more than 85,000 vehicles and 250,000 Kia vehicles. To do a Hyundai 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 check for Kia fire recalls.

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Hyundai recalls Santa Fe SUVs with inoperable rearview cameras

Hyundai recalls Santa Fe SUVs with inoperable rearview cameras 

November 25, 2025 Bojan Popic

Fountain Valley, CA – November 25, 2025 – Hyundai (OTCMKTS:HYMTF) is recalling 143,472 SUVs whose rearview cameras may fail to show an image. This defect ups the chances of a crash and injury while reversing. 

The following models are affected: 

  • 2024 – 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe
  • 2024 – 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid

Recall summary

In the affected SUVs, the camera was not “installed properly,”  which can cause it not to display an image when  backing up.

Recall risks

Without the rearview image to aid visibility while backing up, the driver is more likely to crash into surrounding objects or pedestrians.  

Other Hyundai recalls

In October 2025, more than 30,000 Hyundai Ioniq 6 EVs were recalled because their charging panels could have detached while driving. 

In March 2025, Hyundai recalled approximately 32,000 Genesis vehicles due to inoperable instrument clusters. 

The repair

The dealers will replace the rearview camera  free of charge. Notifications to the owners will be mailed by January 19, 2026. 

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

More than 143,000 SUVs are affected by this Hyundai rearview camera recall. 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 Ioniq 6 EVs whose charging panels may detach

Hyundai recalls Ioniq 6 EVs whose charging panels may detach

October 2, 2025 Bojan Popic

Fountain Valley, CA – October 2, 2025 – Hyundai (OTCMKTS:HYMTF) is recalling 31,042 2023-2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6 electric cars whose charging port door panels may fall off while driving. This would create a road hazard, upping the chances of a crash and injury.

Recall summary

The charging port door panels on the affected EVs were not be fitted correctly and could fly off while driving.  

Recall risks

A fly-away charging port panel may land on the road, where other motorists might crash while trying to avoid it. 

Warning signs

The driver may notice that the charging port door appears loose when opening it. 

Other Hyundai recalls

In March 2025, Hyundai recalled more than 30,000 Genesis vehicles over malfunctioning instrument clusters. 

In December 2024, almost a quarter of a million Hyundai cars and SUVs were recalled because their rearview cameras could have failed to show an image.  

The repair

Dealers will repair the charging port doors free of charge.  

Letters to the owners should be mailed on November 10, 2025.

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

More than 31,000 EVs are affected by this Hyundai flyaway charging port door recall. 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 cars over blank instrument panels

Hyundai recalls Genesis cars over blank instrument panels

March 26, 2025 Bojan Popic

Fountain Valley, CA – March 26, 2025 – Hyundai (OTCMKTS:HYMTF), which owns the Genesis brand, is recalling 32,594 cars over inoperable instrument clusters. This flaw deprives the driver of vital information, upping the risk of a crash and injury.  

The recall comes on the back on hundreds of driver complaints and includes the following models:

  • 2025 Genesis GV70
  • 2023 – 2024 Genesis G80
  • 2023 – 2024 Genesis GV80
  • 2023 – 2025 Genesis Electrified GV70

Recall summary  

The instrument cluster in the affected cars may fail to illuminate or may flicker due to a software error. If this happens, the driver will not see vital information, such as the vehicle’s speed and turn signals status.    

Recall risks

The absence of crucial driving parameters augments the risk of a crash and injury. 

Background of the recall

The recall is a result of 454 driver complaints about the condition. No injuries or crashes have been reported.

Other Hyundai recalls

In December 2024, Hyundai sedans and SUVs were recalled over malfunctioning rearview cameras. 

In August 2024, Hyundai recalled Santa Fe SUVs whose airbags could inadvertently activate or fail to deploy altogether, as reported.  

The repair

Dealers will update the instrument cluster’s software free of charge.   

The owners should receive letters with more information by April 20, 2025. 

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

More than 32,000 Genesis vehicles are affected by this Hyundai blank instrument cluster recall. 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 Santa Fe, Elantra cars with blank rearview cameras

Hyundai recalls Santa Fe, Elantra cars with blank rearview cameras 

December 13, 2024 Bojan Popic

Fountain Valley, CA – December 13, 2024 – Hyundai (OTCMKTS:HYMTF) is recalling 226,118 cars and SUVs whose rearview camera may fail to display an image. This ups the risk of a crash and injury. 

The following models are affected: 

  • 2022 Hyundai Elantra N
  • 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe PHV
  • 2021 – 2022 Santa Fe HEV
  • 2021 – 2022 Hyundai Elantra
  • 2021 – 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe
  • 2021 – 2022 Hyundai Elantra HEV

Recall summary  

In the affected cars, the camera may malfunction because of a manufacturing flaw, cutting off the image feed.   

Recall risks

An inoperable rearview camera limits visibility while backing up, which augments the risk of a crash and injury.

Other Hyundai recalls

Earlier this month, Hyundai recalled over 145,000 EV Genesis and Ioniq models over a charging issue that may cause them to stall.   

In August 2024, the manufacturer recalled close to 50,000 Santa Fe SUVs due to faulty airbags, as reported.

The repair

Dealers will replace the cameras free of charge. 

The owners should receive letters with more information by January 19, 2025. 

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

This Hyundai rearview camera recall affects almost 230,000 cars and 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 recalls Santa Cruz, Tucson cars over rollaway risk

Hyundai recalls Santa Cruz, Tucson cars over rollaway risk

December 11, 2024 Bojan Popic

Fountain Valley, CA – December 11, 2024 – Hyundai  (OTCMKTS:HYMTF) is recalling 42,465 SUVs and pickups that may roll away when parked. This ups the risk of a crash and injury.

The following models are affected: 

  • 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz 
  • 2025 Hyundai Tucson

Recall summary  

The affected vehicles can shift out of Park when the brake pedal is not depressed due to faulty wiring. This may lead to a rollaway and a crash.

Recall risks

A crash increases the risk of injuries to pedestrians and property damage to the surrounding buildings.

Safety tips 

Until the repair is performed, always apply the parking brake when leaving the vehicle.  

Other Hyundai recalls

In August 2024, over 12,000 Hyundai Santa Fe vehicles were also recalled due to the risk of a rollaway, albeit due to a different cause, as reported.

In the same month, Hyundai recalled Santa Fe SUVs because of faulty airbags.

The repair

Dealers will reroute the wiring free of charge. 

The owners should receive letters with more information by January 19, 2025. 

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

More than 40,000 SUVs and pickups are affected by this Hyundai rollaway recall. 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 more Genesis, Ioniq cars that may stall

Hyundai recalls more Genesis, Ioniq cars that may stall

December 5, 2024 Bojan Popic

Fountain Valley, CA – December 5, 2024 – Hyundai  (OTCMKTS:HYMTF), which owns the Genesis brand, is recalling 145,235 electric vehicles (EVs) that may stall while driving. This ups the risk of a crash and injury, especially in fast-moving traffic. 

This is an expansion of a similar recall from April 2024. Vehicles that were repaired previously will need a new remedy.

The following models are affected: 

  • 2022 – 2024 Hyundai Ioniq 5 
  • 2023 – 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6
  • 2023 – 2025 Genesis GV60
  • 2023 – 2025 Genesis GV70
  • 2023 – 2024 Genesis G80

Recall summary  

The Integrated Charging Control Unit (ICCU) is a computer that charges both the vehicle’s battery and the 12-volt battery.

In the affected models, an ICCU fuse may blow because of an overload, which would cut off the power supply to the 12-volt system and consequently cause the vehicle to stall.

Recall risks

A vehicle that unexpectedly stops in the middle of the road can get hit by other motorists.

Warning signs 

The vehicle may go into the “limp-home” mode” which would gradually limit its power output. In addition, the driver should notice “various [instances of] illumination of dashboard MIL” as well as other warning messages and chimes.

Background of the recall

Hyundai recalled some of these cars in April 2024, following a U.S. government investigation over dozens of complaints alleging loss of motive power, as reported.  However, after recalling the vehicles, the manufacturer started receiving reports of repaired vehicles experiencing the same issue, which led to the present recall.

Other Hyundai recalls

Genesis cars have seen multiple recalls this year related to stalls, as reported.

Hyundai is also subject of an ongoing U.S. government investigation about its vehicles catching fire.

The repair

Dealers will once again replace the fuse and update the ICCU software. This repair will be free of charge and drivers who have paid for their own repairs out of pocket will be reimbursed. 

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

Almost 145,000 EVs are affected by this Hyundai stalling recall. 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 Santa Fe SUVs over malfunctioning airbags

Hyundai recalls Santa Fe SUVs over malfunctioning airbags 

August 29, 2024 Bojan Popic

Fountain Valley, CA – August 29, 2024 – Hyundai (OTCMKTS:HYMTF) is recalling 49,719 SUVs whose airbags may inadvertently activate or fail to deploy. This would up the risk of injury in a crash. 

The recall comes on the back of several incidents and affects the following models:

  • 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe 
  • 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid

Recall summary  

The airbags are connected to the car’s electrical system through a wiring harness that runs throughout the vehicle. Over time, due to a manufacturing issue, the harness may become damaged as it rubs against the second-row seats. This could cause an electrical short that would negatively affect the airbag’s operation.  

Recall risks

The occupants may get injured if the airbags fail to deploy in a crash. At the same time, airbags that inflate when not needed may also injure the car occupants and augment the risk of an accident.

Warning signs

A red airbag warning light will be illuminated on the dashboard if there is problem with this safety system.

Background of the recall

The recall comes on the heels of eight inadvertent airbag deployment incidents. No injuries or crashes have been reported. 

Other Hyundai Santa Fe recalls

In April 2024, Hyundai recalled over 18,000 Santa Fe SUVs due to limited rearview visibility, as reported.

Earlier this month, Santa Fe SUVs were involved in another recall due to the risk of a rollaway, also as reported.

The repair

Dealers will inspect the wiring and secure it to prevent excessive movement. If the harness is already damaged, it will be replaced.  All repairs will be free of charge. 

Owners should receive letters with more information on September 23, 2024. 

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

Almost 50,000 Santa Fe SUVs are affected by this Hyundai airbag recall. 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 Coupes over unintended movement

Hyundai recalls Genesis Coupes over unintended movement 

August 26, 2024 Bojan Popic

Fountain Valley, CA – August 26, 2024 – Hyundai  (OTCMKTS:HYMTF) is recalling 12,612 2010-2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupes that may move when started, increasing the risk of a crash.

Only vehicles with manual transmission are affected by this recall. 

Recall summary  

To turn on the engine, the driver must press the clutch, which triggers a switch at the top of the clutch pedal. In the affected vehicles, the switch may break, allowing the vehicle to be started when the clutch is not depressed.

This would result in “unintended movement” upon startup if the vehicle is started in gear and the parking brake is not set.

Recall risks

The defect ups the risk of the car crashing into nearby objects or pedestrians, augmenting the risk of injury or property damage. In fact, the recall comes on the back of three accidents. No injuries have been reported.

Other Hyundai recalls

Earlier this month, Hyundai recalled Santa Fe SUVs over a transmission issue that would cause them to roll away, as reported.

In May 2024, Hyundai recalled over 31,000 Genesis cars that would stall due to a defective fuel pump, also as reported.

The repair

Dealers will replace the ignition switch free of charge. 

Owners should receive letters with more information on September 23, 2024. 

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

More than 12,000 coupes are affected by this Hyundai ignition switch recall. 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 Santa Fe SUVs over rollaway risk

Hyundai recalls Santa Fe SUVs over rollaway risk     

August 6, 2024 Bojan Popic

Fountain Valley, CA – August 6, 2024 – Hyundai (OTCMKTS:HYMTF) is recalling 12,349 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe SUVs over a transmission issue that may cause them to roll away, increasing the risk of a crash and property damage. 

The recall comes on the heels of dozens of rollaway incidents.

Recall summary

The listed vehicles’ automatic transmission is controlled by a computer called the Transmission Control Unit (TCU). Due to a software error, the TCU may damage the transmission as well as the parking pawl, which is what locks the transmission in place when Park is engaged.

Recall risks

A vehicle with damaged Park gear may roll away if parked on an incline, potentially crashing into pedestrians or surrounding objects.  

Warning signs

The driver may have difficulty shifting gears or hear a grinding noise coming from the parking pawl.

Safety tips

Owners are advised to engage the emergency brake before leaving the vehicle.

Background of the recall

The recall comes on the back of 45 rollaway incidents. No crashes or injuries have been reported.

Other Hyundai recalls

Transmission glitches that could result in a vehicle rollaway were the cause of another Hyundai recall in April 2024, which affected luxurious Genesis GV70 SUVs. 

Around the same time, the Korean carmaker recalled 2024 Santa Fe SUVs over limited rearview visibility, as reported. 

The repair

The dealers will update the TCU software. In addition, they will inspect the transmission for any signs of damage and replace it if needed.  This repair will be free of charge.  

The owners should receive notifications starting on September 9, 2024. 

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

This Hyundai rollaway recall affects more than 12,000 Santa Fe 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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