— Hyundai and Kia fire recalls are under investigation by the U.S. government following years of problems with the Hyundai anti-lock braking system (ABS) modules and Kia hydraulic electronic control units (HECU).
Nearly 6.4 million Hyundai and Kia vehicles are involved.
The Hyundai ABS module and the Kia HECU are built by equipment supplier, Mando.
About 16 Hyundai and Kia fire recalls have been issued between 2016 and 2023 which involved the same or similar Mando equipment.
However, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says the Hyundai and Kia recall reports, "contain varying defect descriptions and differing remedy descriptions."
NHTSA says it will "evaluate the timeliness and scoping of Hyundai and Kia’s defect decision making and adherence with reporting requirements; and understand the varying defect descriptions and remedies between these recalls."
Here are some of the Hyundai and Kia fire recalls involved in the NHTSA investigation.
Hyundai ABS Module Recalls
- Park Outside: Hyundai Recalls 2 Million Vehicles Following 21 Fires
- Hyundai Recalls 2018 Santa Fe Sports After 4 Fires
- Hyundai ABS Module Fire Recall Announced
- Hyundai Santa Fe Sport ABS Recall Follows 18 Fires
- Hyundai Genesis ABS Module Fire Recall: Park Outside
- Hyundai Tucson Recall Caused By 12 Fires
- Hyundai Santa Fe Sport Engine Fires Cause Recall
Kia HECU Recalls
- Kia Recalls Sportage SUVs After 9 Engine Fire Complaints
- Kia HECU Recall Issued Following Engine Fires
- Kia Cadenza and Sportage Owners Should Park Outside
- Kia Optima and Sorento Recalled After Short Circuits
- Recall: Park Your Kia K900 and Kia Sportage Outside
- Kia Sportage Engine Fire Recall Issued Again
- Kia Brake Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit Recall
CarComplaints.com will update our website with results of the investigation.
