Durability Issues in Electronic Control Hydraulic Systems... Kia, Hyundai, and Others Recall 430,534 Vehicles

The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport announced on the 25th that 320,534 vehicles across 32 models manufactured or imported and sold by Kia, Hyundai Motor Company, Tesla Korea, Volkswagen Group Korea, and Toyota Motor Korea have been found to have manufacturing defects and will be voluntarily recalled.

Kia K5 vehicle undergoing recall due to insufficient durability of the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) / Photo by Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport

210,283 vehicles of 2 models including the Kia K5 are being recalled since the 22nd due to insufficient durability of the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU), and 1,986 units of the Niro EV are being recalled since the 24th due to manufacturing defects in the high-voltage battery power cut-off device.

178,489 vehicles of 3 models including the Hyundai Tucson will undergo recall measures starting from the 30th due to the same HECU durability issue. Additionally, 3,142 units of 2 models including the GV80 can receive free repairs from the 31st due to design errors in the electric side step.

22,072 units of the Tesla Model Y will be recalled starting from the 26th because the lighting devices do not meet installation standards. Due to manufacturing defects in the fuel pump, 5 models including the Volkswagen A3 40 TFSI totaling 5,341 vehicles will also be recalled from the 26th. The e-tron 55 quattro, with 833 units, has been under recall since the 24th due to manufacturing defects in the high-voltage battery module.

Furthermore, 5,559 vehicles of 13 models including the Toyota ES300h will undergo recall measures starting today due to welding defects in the front and rear cameras, and 2,829 vehicles of 4 models including the NX350h will be recalled due to software errors in the front recognition camera.

Regarding the recall, each manufacturer will notify vehicle owners of the correction methods via mail and mobile text messages. If a vehicle owner has repaired the defect at their own expense, they can apply for repair cost compensation from the manufacturer. Whether a vehicle is subject to recall and detailed defect information can be checked by entering the vehicle number or chassis number at the Automobile Recall Center.

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