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Hyundai and Kia recall almost 92,000 vehicles for risk of short circuit & fire

The 2023 Kia Soul is among a group of vehicles whose transmission oil pumps could catch fire. Photo source: Kia
The vehicles that are included in this recall are the 2023 Hyundai Elantra sedan, the 2023 Kona SUV (not including electric models), the 2023 Sonata sedan, the 2023 - 2024 Palisade SUV, and the 2023 Tucson SUV, as well as the 2023 - 2024 Kia Seltos SUV, the 2023 Soul hatchback, and the 2023 Sportage SUV.
A defect in the oil pump for the transmissions on these vehicles could lead to a short circuit, which in turn could cause it to catch on fire. This could cause injuries or death, as well as property damage.
The short circuit could happen even if the vehicle is off, and Hyundai and Kia are warning owners of these vehicles to park them outside and away from any structures or flammable objects.
Hyundai and Kia should have notification letters ready to mail to vehicle owners by the last week of September, so they can have their vehicle repaired, free of charge, at their respective Hyundai or Kia dealership.
For more information, vehicle owners can call Hyundai customer service at 855-371-9460 and reference recall number 246, or Kia customer service at 800-333-4542 and reference recall number SC275.
Read more at Consumer Reports: Park These Recalled Hyundai and Kia Vehicles Outside Due to Fire Risk
Also at CNN Business: Hyundai and Kia warn drivers of 90,000 vehicles to park outside due to fire risk
See if your vehicle is affected: nhtsa.gov/recalls
** If you already own this recalled vehicle, get it fixed right away. The repairs are usually free for you, since federal law requires auto manufacturers to cover the cost of safety recall repairs for at least 15 years from when the vehicle was first sold.
If you're shopping for a car, truck, or SUV, BEWARE!!! Even the big, fancy car dealerships are selling massive numbers of hazardous recalled vehicles with deadly defects. They just don't bother to get potentially lethal defects fixed first. They also trick their customers into signing "disclosures" written by corporate lawyers in an attempt to evade any liability if you or your family, or others are severely injured or killed.