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Hyundai, Porsche Recall 340,000+ Cars in Korea Over Faulty Parts

Four major automakers, including Hyundai and Porsche Korea, are voluntarily recalling over 340,000 vehicles in South Korea to address various component defects. The recall covers 74 models with issues ranging from faulty transmissions to problematic infotainment software. This follows similar recall actions by automakers in the country throughout the previous year. Owners can check if their vehicle is affected through a dedicated government website or hotline.

Key Points: Major Car Recall in Korea: Hyundai, Porsche, Kia, Mercedes-Benz

  • 344,073 vehicles recalled
  • 74 different models affected
  • Faulty transmissions and software issues
  • Voluntary safety action by automakers
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Hyundai, Porsche Korea, 2 others to recall over 340,000 vehicles due to faulty parts

Hyundai, Porsche, Kia, and Mercedes-Benz recall over 340,000 vehicles in South Korea due to defective transmissions, software, and cameras.

"The four companies... are recalling a combined 344,073 vehicles across 74 models - Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport"

Seoul, Jan 15

Hyundai Motor, Porsche Korea and two other automakers will voluntarily recall more than 340,000 vehicles in South Korea to fix various component defects, the transport ministry here said on Thursday.

The four companies, including Kia Corp. and Mercedes-Benz Korea, are recalling a combined 344,073 vehicles across 74 models, according to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, reports Yonhap news agency.

The recalls were issued to address several defects, including a faulty continuously variable transmission system in Hyundai Motor's Avante compact car, software problems in the infotainment control system of Mercedes-Benz's E200 sedan and a defective surround-view camera system in the Porsche Cayenne sport utility vehicle, the ministry said.

Vehicle owners can check whether their vehicles are subject to the recall by visiting the government website at www.car.go.kr or by calling 080-357-2500.

In September last year, Hyundai Motor, Ford Sales Service Korea and three other automakers will voluntarily recall more than 40,000 vehicles to address a range of safety defects, the transport ministry said. The five companies, which include DNA Motors, Mercedes-Benz Korea and Stellantis Korea, are recalling a combined 40,380 units across 16 models, according to the ministry.

The recalls involve a weak hood latch in Hyundai's Palisade sport utility vehicle (SUV), defective seat belt buckle bolts in Ford's Explorer SUV and a faulty sensor in DNA Motors' UHR125 motorcycle. Loose steering system parts in Mercedes-Benz's GLC 300 4MATIC and faulty antenna cables in the Jeep Wrangler were also cited for the automakers' recalls, the ministry said.

In June, Hyundai Motor, Jaguar Landrover Korea and two other companies voluntarily recalled more than 14,000 vehicles to address faulty components.

The four companies, including trading firm GS Global Corp. and GM Asia-Pacific Regional Headquarters, the South Korean subsidiary of General Motors Co., recalled a combined 14,708 units across 19 different models.

- IANS

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Priya S
Over 3.4 lakh cars! That's a huge number. The Avante (we call it the Verna here, right?) having transmission issues is concerning. My cousin has one. Hope the Indian division issues a similar statement if needed. Safety first! 🚗
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Aman W
Respect to South Korea for having such a transparent system and a government website to check. In India, we often hear about recalls much later or through unofficial channels. Our transport ministry should learn from this.
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Sarah B
Working in auto manufacturing in Chennai. This shows the complexity of modern cars. One software bug in the infotainment system can warrant a recall. It's not just about nuts and bolts anymore. Quality control is a global challenge.
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Vikram M
Porsche and Mercedes recalls make headlines, but remember Hyundai-Kia is recalling the most vehicles by volume. They are very popular in India too. Hope the defects are limited to specific batches and not a design flaw. 🤞
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Karthik V
The article mentions multiple recalls in the past year. Seems like a regular thing now. As a consumer, it's a bit worrying, but I suppose it's better than companies hiding problems. Just hope the service centers here are equipped to handle it promptly.

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