Hyundai and Kia recall nearly 92,000 vehicles. Here’s where Philly owners can take their cars.
Hyundai and Kia are telling the owners of nearly 92,000 vehicles in the U.S. to park them outside because an electronic controller in an oil pump can overheat and cause fires.
Hyundai and Kia are telling the owners of nearly 92,000 vehicles in the U.S. to park them outside because an electronic controller in an oil pump can overheat and cause fires.
The affiliated Korean automakers are recalling the vehicles and also are telling owners to park them away from structures until repairs are made.
The recalls cover certain 2023 and 2024 Hyundai Palisades, as well some 2023 Tucson, Sonata, Elantra and Kona vehicles. Affected Kias include the 2023 Soul and Sportage as well as some 2023 and 2024 Seltos vehicles.
The companies say in documents posted Thursday by U.S. safety regulators that a capacitor on a circuit board in the oil pump assembly for the transmission may have been damaged by the supplier during manufacturing. That can cause a short-circuit and increase the risk of a fire.
Kia says it has six reports of melting components but no fires or injuries. Hyundai says it has confirmed four “thermal incidents” and no injuries.
Dealers will inspect and replace the oil pump controller if necessary. Hyundai owners will be notified by letter on Sept. 25. Kia will notify owners starting Sept. 28.
The recall is the latest challenge this year for the car companies.
In April, Pa. Attorney General Michelle A. Henry joined 17 other states in asking the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to recall certain Kia and Hyundai cars due to their lack of anti-theft mechanisms, according to reporting from USA Today.
The attorneys general noted that the country had seen a rise in thefts of these cars particularly since the summer of 2022.
In Philadelphia, the rise in thefts of Kias and Hyundais far outpacedother companies between 2019 and 2022. The city recorded 1,305 Kias stolen in 2022 compared to 146 in 2019, and 1,285 Hyundais stolen in 2022 compared to 243 in 2019. The thefts were attributed to a TikTok video trend that explains how the cars can be stolen with the help of a USB cable and screwdriver.
The companies agreed to a $200 million settlement in a class action lawsuit this May, which covers about 9 million people who have had their vehicle stolen, according to NBC news.
In light of the recent recall, Philadelphians who own Kias or Hyundais may soon need to bring their vehicles to a local dealership.
Kia on the Boulevard
11295 Roosevelt Blvd.
Service: 877-356-0264
Value Kia
6915 Essington Ave.
Service: 215-937-1000
Kia of Cherry Hill
1803 W. Marlton Pike, Cherry Hill
Service: 856-377-0030
Scott Kia of Springfield
321 Baltimore Pike, Springfield
Service: 610-544-0100
Kia of West Chester
326 Westtown Road, West Chester
Service: 610-429-3500
Raceway Kia of Conshohocken
1402 Ridge Pike, Conshohocken
Service: 610-279-3020
Pacifico Hyundai
6715 Essington Ave.
Service: 866-340-1954
Springfield Hyundai
754 Baltimore Pike, Springfield
Service: 888-940-3493
Burns Hyundai
550 W. Route 70, Marlton
Service: 866-996-5424
Hyundai of Turnersville
3400 NJ-42, Turnersville
Service: 888-709-0721
Conicelli Hyundai
1208 Ridge Pike, Conshohocken
Service: 610-832-7911
The Associated Press contributed reporting to this article.