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due to MCU issues, which could lead to sudden acceleration. authorities, nearly 8,800 Hyundai and Kia vehicles were
Furthermore, Hyundai and Kia have implemented recalls stolen in the city last year alone, accounting for more than
this year for various component issues, such as brake 40% of all stolen vehicles in 2022. Lawsuits related to vehicle
malfunctions and rearview camera detachment. Hyundai theft may spread to other cities in the future.
car owners have expressed concerns about the recent series
of recalls, raising doubts not only about Hyundai's overall HYUNDAI AND KIA FIRE RECALL DETAILS
technological capabilities but also about manufacturing VEHICLES RECALLED
processes and the fundamental quality of their vehicles. These are the 1.6 million Hyundai vehicles and 1.7 million
The automotive industry notes that "while the Hyundai Kia vehicles included in the recall:
Motor Group experienced rapid growth in the U.S. market, • 2012-2015 Hyundai Accent sedans and hatchbacks
recent quality issues have been revealed," and "this could • 2012-2015 Hyundai Azera sedans
lead to a decline in consumer trust, resulting in a decrease in • 2011-2015 Hyundai Elantra sedans and hatchbacks
market share." • 2013-2015 Hyundai Elantra coupes
Even in the electric vehicle (EV) market, Hyundai • 2014-2015 Hyundai Equus sedans
has faced disruptions due to recalls. NHTSA initiated an • 2011-2015 Hyundai Genesis coupes
investigation into the 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 for power loss • 2013-2015 Hyundai Santa Fe SUVs
during driving, believed to be related to issues with the • 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport SUVs
Integrated Charging Control Unit (ICCU) in the EV battery. • 2010-2013 Hyundai Tucson SUVs
Power loss can potentially lead to significant accidents, • 2015 Hyundai Tucson Fuel Cell SUVs
drawing industry attention. • 2011-2015 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid sedans
In addition to recalls, the issue of vehicle theft, which has • 2012-2015 Hyundai Veloster hatchbacks
been a significant problem in the United States since last • 2010-2012 Hyundai Veracruz SUVs
year, remains serious. Recently, the city of Chicago filed a • 2010-2019 Kia Borrego SUVs (only sold in U.S. Territories)
civil lawsuit against Hyundai and Kia, alleging that the two • 2014-2016 Kia Cadenza SUVs
companies did not install anti-theft devices in their vehicles, • 2010-2013 Kia Forte and Forte Koup sedans and coupes
leading to a surge in car thefts. According to Chicago • 2015-2018 Kia K900 sedans

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