Automotive News: Hyundai, Kia recall 1.4 million vehicles; engines can fail
Hyundai, Kia recall 1.4 million vehicles; engines can fail
Hyundai and Kia are recalling 1.4 million cars and SUVs in the U.S., Canada and South Korea because the engines can fail and stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
The recall covers some of the Korean automakers' most popular models in the U.S. and Canada, including 2013 and 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport SUVs and Sonata midsize cars. Also covered are Kia Optima midsize cars from 2011 through 2014, Kia Sportage SUVs from 2011 through 2013 and Kia Sorento SUVs from 2012 through 2014.
The South Korean recall includes Hyundai's Grandeur and Sonata sedans and Kia's K5, K7 and Sportage with engines produced from 2009 to 2013.
All have either 2-liter or 2.4-liter gasoline engines. The U.S. engines were made at the Hyundai's engine plant in Alabama. read more »
