Kia, Hyundai America File Recall Over Engine Fire Risk: NHTSA

Kia America is recalling 1,730,192 certain 2010-2019 Borrego, 2014-2016 Cadenza, 2010-2013 Forte, Forte Koup, Sportage, 2015-2018 K900, 2011-2015 Optima, 2011-2013 Optima Hybrid, Soul, 2012-2017 Rio, 2011-2014 Sorento, and 2010-2011 Rondo vehicles, according to a statement.

• The hydraulic electronic control unit may cause an engine compartment fire
• Hyundai Motor America also recalls 1,642,551 vehicles over engine fire risk
  • Applies to certain 2011-2015 Elantra, Genesis Coupe, Sonata Hybrid, 2012-2015 Accent, Azera, Veloster, 2013-2015 Elantra Coupe, Santa Fe, 2014-2015 Equus, 2010-2012 Veracruz, 2010-2013 Tucson, 2015 Tucson Fuel Cell, and 2013 Santa Fe Sport cars

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