Hyundai, Kia recalling 603,000 vehicles in Canada due to fire risk

Hyundai and Kia are recalling upwards of 603,000 vehicles in Canada and millions more in the U.S. due to concerns over vehicle fires.

The recalls cover multiple car and SUV models from 2010 through 2019, including Hyundai’s Santa Fe SUV and Kia’s Sorrento SUV.

Documents shared by the U.S. safety regulators say that the anti-lock brake control module can leak fluid, causing an electrical short that could result in a fire while the vehicles are parked or being driven.

The automakers are advising that owners park outdoors and away from any structures until repairs are completed.

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Hyundai says that nearly 327 thousand vehicles in Canada are affected. These models include:

2012-2015 Hyundai Accent vehicles
2011-2015 Hyundai Elantra vehicles;
2013-2015 Hyundai Elantra Coupe vehicles;
2014-2015 Hyundai Equus vehicles;
2011-2015 Hyundai Genesis Coupe vehicles;
2013-2015 Hyundai Santa Fe vehicles;
2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport vehicles;
2010-2013 Hyundai Tucson vehicles;
2010-2012 Hyundai Veracruz vehicles.

U.S. Hyundai says that there have been no rashes, injuries or fatalities reported in connection with the recalled vehicles thus far.

Kia Canada says that more than 276 of their vehicles are on the list of those with the same issue including:

2010-2011 Borregos;
2015-2016 Cadenzas;
2010-2013 Fortes;
2010-2013 Forte Koups;
2015 K900s;
2010-2015 Optimas;
2012-2017 Rios;
2010-2017 Rondos,
2011-2014 Sorrentos;
2011-2013 Souls;
2010 Sportages;

Dealers will replace the anti-lock brake fuse free of charge, however owners of affected vehicles will not be notified by mail until November.

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