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Engines may need replacement in 1.Two Million Hyundai, Kia cars
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South Korean automakers Kia and Hyundai announced that they are recalling 1.Four million cars and SUVs in the U.S., Canada and South Korea for a potential problem that causes engine failure or stalling. The recall includes two thousand thirteen and two thousand fourteen Hyundai Santa Fe Sport SUVs as well as two thousand eleven – two thousand fourteen Kia Optima, two thousand eleven – two thousand thirteen Kia Sportage SUVs and two thousand twelve – two thousand fourteen and Kia Sorento SUVs. Justin Sullivan / Getty Photos
Hyundai Motor Co. and Kia Motors Corp. announced recalls to inspect and, if necessary, substitute four-cylinder engine assemblies in as many as 1.Two million U.S. vehicles, the South Korean companies said Friday.
Manufacturing errors in Hyundai’s Two.0- and Two.4-liter “Theta” four-cylinder engines, which both companies use in their vehicles, could cause engine bearings to wear prematurely and lead to an engine stall, according to recall notices posted on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s website Friday.
“Hyundai will stand behind the cars and we’re going out of our way to make sure our customers are glad,” said Hyundai Motor America spokesman Miles Johnson.
Dealers will inspect and substitute the engines if necessary, he said. Johnson said no crashes related to the problem had been reported, and characterized the recall as a customer satisfaction effort.
In a statement, Kia Motors America said it was unaware of any injuries or accidents tied to the issue. The company also said its dealers will inspect vehicles for signs of the problem, and substitute the engine sub-assembly if necessary. Hyundai possesses 33.9 percent of Kia Motors Corp.
Neither company would estimate the potential cost of the recall.
The problem can lead to a knocking noise and loss of power, and could cause the check-engine and engine oil pressure lights to illuminate, Johnson said.
It’s unlikely that every engine will be substituted. Owners of about ten percent to twenty percent of the Hyundai Sonata midsize sedans and Santa Fe Sport crossovers covered by the recall have reported stalls, Johnson said.
“The field data hit a level that caused us to initiate this act to ensure the quality of our vehicles and the satisfaction of our customers,” Johnson said.
The U.S. recall covers about 572,000 Hyundai Sonata and Santa Fe Sport vehicles from the 2013-2014 model years made at Hyundai’s plant in Montgomery, Alabama. About 618,000 Kias are affected, including Optima midsize sedans from model years 2011-2014, Sorento crossovers from 2012-2014, and Sportage crossovers from 2011-2013. All the affected vehicles use the four-cylinder “Theta” engine.
Another 171,000 vehicles in South Korea are affected by the issue, that country’s transport ministry said Friday.
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Engines may need replacement in 1.Two Million Hyundai, Kia cars
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South Korean automakers Kia and Hyundai announced that they are recalling 1.Four million cars and SUVs in the U.S., Canada and South Korea for a potential problem that causes engine failure or stalling. The recall includes two thousand thirteen and two thousand fourteen Hyundai Santa Fe Sport SUVs as well as two thousand eleven – two thousand fourteen Kia Optima, two thousand eleven – two thousand thirteen Kia Sportage SUVs and two thousand twelve – two thousand fourteen and Kia Sorento SUVs. Justin Sullivan / Getty Pics
Hyundai Motor Co. and Kia Motors Corp. announced recalls to inspect and, if necessary, substitute four-cylinder engine assemblies in as many as 1.Two million U.S. vehicles, the South Korean companies said Friday.
Manufacturing errors in Hyundai’s Two.0- and Two.4-liter “Theta” four-cylinder engines, which both companies use in their vehicles, could cause engine bearings to wear prematurely and lead to an engine stall, according to recall notices posted on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s website Friday.
“Hyundai will stand behind the cars and we’re going out of our way to make sure our customers are glad,” said Hyundai Motor America spokesman Miles Johnson.
Dealers will inspect and substitute the engines if necessary, he said. Johnson said no crashes related to the problem had been reported, and characterized the recall as a customer satisfaction effort.
In a statement, Kia Motors America said it was unaware of any injuries or accidents tied to the issue. The company also said its dealers will inspect vehicles for signs of the problem, and substitute the engine sub-assembly if necessary. Hyundai wields 33.9 percent of Kia Motors Corp.
Neither company would estimate the potential cost of the recall.
The problem can lead to a knocking noise and loss of power, and could cause the check-engine and engine oil pressure lights to illuminate, Johnson said.
It’s unlikely that every engine will be substituted. Owners of about ten percent to twenty percent of the Hyundai Sonata midsize sedans and Santa Fe Sport crossovers covered by the recall have reported stalls, Johnson said.
“The field data hit a level that caused us to initiate this activity to ensure the quality of our vehicles and the satisfaction of our customers,” Johnson said.
The U.S. recall covers about 572,000 Hyundai Sonata and Santa Fe Sport vehicles from the 2013-2014 model years made at Hyundai’s plant in Montgomery, Alabama. About 618,000 Kias are affected, including Optima midsize sedans from model years 2011-2014, Sorento crossovers from 2012-2014, and Sportage crossovers from 2011-2013. All the affected vehicles use the four-cylinder “Theta” engine.
Another 171,000 vehicles in South Korea are affected by the issue, that country’s transport ministry said Friday.
