Hyundai/Kia recalls and lawsuits
05-05-21, 05:35 PM
#121
Lexus Fanatic
Originally Posted by mmarshall
Do you actually go LOOK at new vehicles and/or test-drive them? I do.
Originally Posted by F1Driver
If you look at the Car And Driver list I posted the recalls go back to 2015 and at least one recall for the same problem every year from 2015 onwards. That's more than 12-18 months ago so it isn't something that's recent. It's shoddy Korean engineering plain and simple, all flash and no substance. So, enough with the excuses already.
Last edited by mmarshall; 05-05-21 at 05:40 PM.
05-05-21, 08:14 PM
#122
Whether I test drive cars or not does not change the fact that the Hyundai parent company has had at least one recall for potential engine fire every year since 2015.
But carry on with your anecdotal stories, pumping your fist in the air, beating your chest and declaring Hyundai/Kia/Genesis can do no wrong.
But carry on with your anecdotal stories, pumping your fist in the air, beating your chest and declaring Hyundai/Kia/Genesis can do no wrong.
05-05-21, 08:19 PM
#123
Lexus Fanatic
Excuse me, but I am an adult. I express opinions and facts, but do not indulge in childish rantings. Now, if you don't mind, let's get back to an objective discussion about Hyundais and Kias and any fire-related issues.
Last edited by mmarshall; 05-05-21 at 08:52 PM.
05-05-21, 09:19 PM
#124
05-06-21, 07:37 AM
#125
Lexus Fanatic
Evidence of engine fires is NOT necessarily related to poor quality. I've seen them happen on Toyotas.
05-06-21, 08:09 AM
#126
Lexus Champion
People don't generally associate quality with vehicles that start on fire.
05-06-21, 09:17 AM
#127
I believe I'm not alone when I say this but quality vehicles do not normally catch fire. Especially, the same problem year after year after year.
05-06-21, 01:50 PM
#128
Lexus Test Driver
Every single car brand has had car fires, so can't use that as a reason. But when it's a higher quantity with one, that spells quality trouble.
So one year ago my dad got a notice about an engine fire recall for his 2013 Santa Fe. NOTHING has happened since, as far as a fix or taking it in. Then of course yesterday another engine fire recall surfaces for his model year. Just pathetically handled. As I have been saying for years, this company is not fully baked and not taking care of these recalls is downright criminal.
So one year ago my dad got a notice about an engine fire recall for his 2013 Santa Fe. NOTHING has happened since, as far as a fix or taking it in. Then of course yesterday another engine fire recall surfaces for his model year. Just pathetically handled. As I have been saying for years, this company is not fully baked and not taking care of these recalls is downright criminal.
05-19-21, 08:09 AM
#129
Lexus Fanatic
Thread Starter
Here is another recall. The same KIAs recalled a second time.
Kia recalls vehicles a 2nd time, owners should park outside
Kia recalls vehicles a 2nd time, owners should park outside
05-19-21, 09:19 AM
#130
Lexus Champion
How many times will it take for Kia to actually fix the problem?
Lower the current rating of the fuse? How is that a fix? So instead of a fire it blows the fuse then what? This is disgraceful.
This time dealers will install a new fuse, inspect the computers, and replace them if needed. Owners will get recall notification letters starting July 2.
Documents posted Tuesday by U.S. safety regulators say the new fuse has a lower amperage rating, mitigating the potential for fire.
Documents posted Tuesday by U.S. safety regulators say the new fuse has a lower amperage rating, mitigating the potential for fire.
05-19-21, 10:26 AM
#131
Kia (Hyundai) will not fix the problem as long as sheeples will continue to buy them in droves and praise them as the second coming of god.
05-19-21, 10:59 AM
#133
Pole Position
As in, this is exactly what a fuse is supposed to do? In the case of recall regarding "brake fluid leakage leading to fires," this seems like a logical fix to prevent fires. That said, brake fluid leakage is only one of the reasons these vehicles are self-immolating.
Then one replaces the fuse, and takes the vehicle to the dealer to determine why the fuse blew. If brake fluid is leaking, I imagine the dealer would fix the leak.
Not sure I understand why this is disgraceful. What do you suggest?
Then one replaces the fuse, and takes the vehicle to the dealer to determine why the fuse blew. If brake fluid is leaking, I imagine the dealer would fix the leak.
Not sure I understand why this is disgraceful. What do you suggest?
05-19-21, 11:20 AM
#134
Pole Position
All manufacturers, of all products, in all countries, have successes and failures. Historically, Hyundai and Kia have had reliability issues, and while they are making strides in improving, they have a way to go to catch up with the more reliable brands. I'm not sure who used the label "shoddy," but it was likely a description based on the reliability and recall data. Perhaps "shoddy" was insensitive, but labeling it "xenophobic" seems over-the-top to me.
