Recall wrap: Hyundai, Kia recall almost 30,000 cars
From fuel concerns to software faults and seat mounting woes, thousands of new cars have been hit with recall notices recentlyHyundai Motor Group has issued a host of recall notices in the last month, the measures affecting more than 30,000 vehicles and involving a range of models from the likes of Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis.
Hyundai i30 Sedan N and Kona N
Kicking off proceedings is a recall affecting 4781 examples of the i30 Sedan N (CN7 model code) and Kona N (OS model code), two sporty models from Hyundai’s popular N performance division, both of which could experience fuel-related issues.
Those affected were built between 2020 and 2023. According to Hyundai, the 2.0-litre turbo-petrol engine in affected models could stall, resulting “in a sudden loss of motive power whilst driving”.
That’s because the fuel control valve in the high-pressure fuel pump could allow excess fuel to enter the pump, due to a manufacturing defect.
Affected owners will be contacted by the company to organise a free inspection and repair where required. A full list of affected VINs can be found attached to the recall notice.
Meanwhile, 216 examples of the Genesis G70 (IK, 2017-2023) fitted with the same 2.0-litre engine have also been recalled over the same potential fuel pump fault.
A full list of affected VINs can be found attached to the recall notice.
Genesis G80, GV60, GV70
Hyundai’s luxury marque Genesis is recalling 572 vehicles spanning three models: the G80, GV60 and GV70.
According to the Korean carmaker: “Due to a software issue, the Integrated Charging Control Unit (ICCU) may develop an internal fault causing the 12V battery to stop charging. This could result in a loss of motive power whilst driving.”
A full list of affected VINs can be found attached to the recall notice and Genesis will contact affected owners to organise a software update, free of charge.
Hyundai iLoad and iMax
In other news, Hyundai has recalled a further 9826 vehicles that could be at risk of catching fire.
Almost 10,000 examples of the iLoad (TQ-V) commercial van and iMax (TQ-W) people mover built between 2016-2018 are affected by a potential manufacturing defect involving the electrical cable connecting the fuse box and alternator.
According to Hyundai, the wiring’s outer sheath may deteriorate. This can potentially leave the wiring exposed that could lead to a short circuit, possibly resulting in a vehicle fire.
A full list of affected VINs can be found attached to the recall notice.
Hyundai IONIQ 5, IONIQ 6
Hyundai’s electric vehicles have also been hit with faults similar to those experienced by Genesis, with 3566 examples of the 2021-2024 IONIQ 5 (NE) and IONIQ 6 (CE) recalled.
All variants are affected by the recall, which Hyundai says is the result of a software issue within the Integrated Charging Control Unit.
“The auxiliary 12V battery may not charge as intended, resulting in battery drainage and loss of motive power,” the recall notice states. A software update is required to fix the fault and affected owners are being asked to schedule an appointment with their local Hyundai dealer.
A full list of affected VINs can be found attached to the recall notice.
Kia Sorento
The latest version of Kia’s Sorento family SUV has encountered software issues of its own this month, with 5978 examples across the 2023-2024 model range recalled.
“Due to a software issue, the turn indicator light and/or the upper part of the Daytime Running Lights (DRL) may not operate as intended,” states the recall notice. “This may result in reduced visibility.”
Kia will contact affected owners by mail to organise a free software update.
A full list of affected VINs can be found attached to the recall notice.
Kia EV9
Meanwhile, 305 examples of the 2023-2024 EV9 electric SUV (all variants) may have been assembled with missing seat mounting bolts, says Kia.
“As a result, the seats may not be correctly secured to the vehicle and could move inadvertently,” says the Korean carmaker, which may increase the risk of injury or death to occupants in the event of an accident or hard braking.
A full list of affected VINs can be found attached to the recall notice.
Kia EV6
Kia’s smaller EV6 SUV has been recalled over a similar issue to that affecting some Hyundai/Genesis models, with 4551 examples built between 2021-2024 affected.
“The Integrated Charging Control Unit (ICCU) may develop an internal fault causing a warning light to illuminate on the instrument cluster and the 12V battery to stop charging,” says Kia. “This could result in a loss of motive power.”
Affected owners should immediately contact their preferred Kia dealership to schedule an appointment to have the ICCU inspected and replaced if required. The ICCU software will also be upgraded.
A full list of affected VINs can be found attached to the recall notice.
Mazda MX-5
Mazda Australia has recalled 565 examples of its popular MX-5 sports car.
Those affected were built between 2023-2023 (ND generation) and span all variants, including the Roadster and Convertible.
According to the Japanese carmaker, the parking assist control unit that detects obstructions when reversing may not operate as intended, increasing the risk of an accident that could lead to injury or death.
The potential fault, which is thought to be the result of a software issue, will be rectified with a software calibration update. Mazda says it will contact affected owners once the update becomes available.
A full list of affected VINs can be found attached to the recall notice.
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