Kia Motors said Saturday it is recalling 295,000 U.S. vehicles for engine fire hazards.
The Korean automaker said the recall covers only 2012-2013 model year Sorrento, 2012-2015 Fort and Fort Coupe, 2011-2013 2011 Ptima Hybrid, 2014-2015 Soul and 2012 Sport vehicles only because the engine compartment fire while driving May take.
Dealers will inspect the engine compartment for fuel or oil leaks, test the engine, and make any repairs, including the necessary engine replacement. Kia said it is currently developing a software update to the Knock Sensor Detection System.
Last week, Kia and its subsidiary Hyundai Motor U.S. Auto safety regulators said they failed to recall 1.6 million vehicles for engine issues in a timely fashion.
U.S. The Korean automakers agreed to the order after the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said it would.
Kia’s civil penalty totals 70 70 million, including a clear payment of 27 27 million, requirements to spend 16 16 million on explicit security measures, and a potential 27 million deferred penalty.
The settlement covers recalls of manufacturing issues in 2015 and 2017 that could lead to bearing wear and engine failure.
In the new Kia engine recall, NHTSA began investigating crash fires in Kia and Hyundai vehicles in 2019. July Tomaker said the agency recommended Kia’s conduct in July that they could call some models with a fire complaint rate.
“Based on the NHTSA’s recommendation, it decided to recall Kia vehicles as a preventive measure to reduce the risk of any potential fire,” Kia said.
Hyundai recalled 129,000 U.S. vehicles on Friday because connecting rod bearings could wear out prematurely, which could damage the engine over time and increase fire risks.
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