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Hyundai, Kia Recall 530K Vehicles in Korea Over Safety Defects

Four major automakers are voluntarily recalling over 530,000 vehicles in South Korea to address critical safety defects. Hyundai is recalling nearly 240,000 units, primarily Santa Fe SUVs, due to a seat belt issue that may fail to protect passengers in a crash. Kia is recalling over 220,000 Ray compact cars for a software problem that could cause unexpected engine shutdown. The recall also includes KG Mobility and Toyota vehicles for issues ranging from frozen instrument panels to faulty rear door handles that could open while driving.

Key Points: Major Car Recall in Korea: Hyundai, Kia, Toyota, KG Mobility

  • Seat belt defect in Hyundai SUVs
  • Kia Ray engine shutdown risk
  • KG Mobility display freeze issue
  • Toyota Prius faulty door handle
  • Follows earlier fire-risk recalls
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4 carmakers to recall over 530,000 vehicles due to faulty parts

Over 530,000 vehicles recalled in South Korea due to faulty seat belts, software issues, and door handles. Hyundai, Kia, Toyota, and KG Mobility affected.

"The four companies... will recall a combined 532,144 units across 17 models - Transport Ministry"

Seoul, April 22

Hyundai Motor, Kia and two other carmakers will voluntarily recall over half a million vehicles in South Korea to address defective components, the transport ministry here said on Wednesday.

The four companies, which also include KG Mobility Corp. and Toyota Motor Korea, will recall a combined 532,144 units across 17 models, according to the ministry.

Hyundai Motor will recall 239,683 units of four models, including the Santa Fe sport utility vehicle (SUV), over a seat belt issue that could fail to properly protect passengers in a crash. Separately, 202 units of the Elec City commercial bus will be recalled due to potential structural cracks in the upper body frame.

Kia will address 220,059 units of the Ray compact vehicle over potential engine shutdown due to a software problem, reports Yonhap news agency.

KG Mobility will recall 51,535 units of six models, including the Torres SUV, due to a software memory overload issue that could cause the instrument panel display to freeze or shut down.

Toyota will recall 2,132 units across three models, including the Prius 2WD, due to a faulty rear door handle that could cause the door to open while driving.

In February, Hyundai Motor, Kia and BMW Korea voluntarily recalled 107,158 vehicles across 37 models due to manufacturing defects that could pose fire risks.

According to the ministry, 37,690 units of four Hyundai models, including the Kona Electric, were subject to corrective measures over a battery management system (BMS) software issue, which could prevent early detection of fire risks.

Kia recalled 1,590 units of the Niro electric vehicle (EV) over the same BMS software issue, reports Yonhap news agency.

Separately, BMW Korea recalled 67,878 vehicles across 32 models, including the 520i and 320i, over defective starter motor components that could lead to possible fires.

- IANS

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Sarah B
Software issues causing engine shutdown and display freezes? That's terrifying, especially on highways. Makes me wonder about the quality control for all the high-tech features in modern cars. Are Indian models from these brands affected too?
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Priyanka N
Hyundai and Kia are very popular here. I hope the recalls in South Korea mean they will proactively check and fix the same issues in vehicles sold in India. Customer safety shouldn't have borders.
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Aman W
Half a million cars! That's a huge number. At least they are doing a voluntary recall. In India, sometimes companies drag their feet until the government steps in. Respect for taking responsibility.
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Michael C
The door opening while driving on a Prius? That's a serious flaw. It's good to see transparency from the South Korean ministry. I wish all transport authorities, including ours, were this prompt in releasing such data.
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Kavya N
Fire risks in EVs and now seat belt and door handle issues... it feels like a new recall every month. As a consumer, it's very worrying. We pay a premium for these brands expecting top safety.

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