Hyundai and Kia recall more than 3.3 million cars due to risk of fire

Hyundai and Kia announced a recall of more than 3.3 million cars due to a fire risk for the affected vehicles.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said in a press release on Wednesday that those with vehicles being recalled should park their cars outside until they can be repaired by the car manufacturer.

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“Until these recalled vehicles have been repaired, the manufacturers say the safest place to park them is outside and away from homes and other structures. Fires can occur whether the vehicle is parked and turned off or while driving,” the NHTSA said.

The roughly 1.64 million Hyundai and Genesis cars include the 2012-2015 Accent, 2012-2015 Azera, 2011-2015 Elantra, 2013-2015 Elantra Coupe, 2014-2015 Equus, 2011-2015 Genesis Coupe, 2013-2015 Santa Fe, 2013 Santa Fe Sport, 2011-2015 Sonata HEV, 2010-2013 Tucson, 2015 Tucson Fuel Cell, 2012-2015 Veloster, and 2010-2012 Veracruz.

The NHTSA says the problem with the Hyundai and Genesis vehicles is that the “Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module may leak brake fluid internally and cause an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.”

The roughly 1.73 million Kia vehicles being recalled include the 2014-2016 Cadenza, 2011-2013 Forte/Forte Koup, 2015-2017 K900, 2010-2015 Optima, 2011-2013 Optima Hybrid, 2011-2017 Rio, 2010 Rondo, 2011-2014 Sorento, 2011-2013 Soul, and 2010-2013 Sportage.

The issue with these vehicles, according to the NHTSA, is that the “Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) may experience an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.”

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The NHTSA said that neither Hyundai nor Kia have reported any crashes, injuries, or fatalities associated with these issues. Hyundai has reported 21 “related vehicle fires” and 22 thermal incidents, which include “visible smoke, burning and melting.” Kia said that there has been one reported engine compartment fire, three unit fires, and six “instances of melting components.”

For more information on how to get recalled vehicles repaired or find out if a vehicle is affected by the recall, go to Hyundai’s or Kia’s website.