Hyundai, Kia recall over 200K electric cars over power issues
Hyundai Motor Co. and Kia Motors Corp. announced this week that they are recalling more than 200,000 electric vehicles due to a loss of drive power, which increases the risk of crashes, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Hyundai's recall includes more than 145,000 vehicles, including select IONIQ 5 and IONIQ 6 […]
Class-action lawsuit: Kia and Hyundai owners have 13 days to claim compensation
In 13 days, certain Kia and Hyundai owners will find out if they’ll receive a portion of the auto companies’ undisclosed settlement to resolve claims that some vehicles from model years 2010 to 2020 suffer from a defect. The defect is related to the engine’s connecting rod bearing. This bearing can fail, causing engine seizure, stalling, engine failure, and […]
Kia tells some Telluride SUVs owners to ‘park outside’ due to fire risk
Automotive expert Mike Caudill discusses potential concerns about EVs and how consumer data should be handled. Kia America is recalling more than 450,000 Telluride vehicles due to an issue that could cause the SUV to catch fire while parked or driving. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced the recall on its website on […]
Kia recalling around 463,000 Telluride SUVs due to fire hazard concern
Kia America is recalling 462,869 of its Telluride SUV vehicles, specifically over concerns about a potential fire safety hazard. The potential fire hazard stems from a stuck power seat slide knob, which can cause the front power seat motor to overheat. The models that could be affected by this hazard are from Kia’s 2020-2024 Telluride […]
Kia Recalls Over 460,000 Telluride SUV Models Due To ‘Fire Hazard Risk’
The Kia Telluride on display at the 74th Primetime Emmy Awards Press Preview at the Television Academy in Los Angeles, California on September 8, 2022. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images) James Myers of OANFriday, June 7, 2024 11:28 AM Kia announced a recall of its Telluride SUV on Friday, warning owners of 2020-2024 models to […]
Kia crimewave reaches Fayette County | FOX 5 News
Fayette County Sheriff’s Office says law enforcement is not only seeing a spike in Hyundai and Kia car thefts but there is now a … source
Movie prop-maker’s custom ‘Ghostbusters’ Kia Soul stolen from garage
It would have been better if I had lost weight. A movie prop maker who decked out a Kia Soul to look like the iconic Ecto-1 vehicle from “Ghostbusters” had his custom wheels stolen from his Los Angeles apartment. Erica Nese cheated on her green Kia during the pandemic; told KTLA Last week, someone allegedly […]
Dems blame Kia and Hyundai for uptick in car thefts, pressure fed gov’t to issue recall
A coalition of elected leaders from around the country has recently been holding automakers Kia and Hyundai to account. Increase in vehicle theft. The group’s members recently reiterated their call to the federal government to: force a recall. On Wednesday, Seattle City Councilwoman Tammy Morales (D) participated in a virtual press conference along with other […]
Hyundai, Kia Car Thefts On The Rise
New Kia vehicles on display at the San Leandro Kia dealership on May 30, 2023 in San Leandro, California. Thefts of Kia and Hyundai cars began to spike last year after a video was posted on social media sites showing how to exploit anti-theft computer chips not installed in cars. Kia and Hyundai cars continue […]
Hyundai, Kia car thefts up more than 1,000% since 2020
Police are warning Hyundai and Kia car owners about a social media issue that encourages people to steal these car brands and post videos of their fun rides. The number of thefts of vehicles made by South Korean automaker Hyundai and its Kia Motors subsidiary has jumped more than tenfold since a viral attack on […]
