Why are Kia catching fire?

Why are Kia catching fire?

Kia has issued a recall for 379,931 of its vehicles, including the 2017 to 2019 Cadenza sedan and the 2017 to 2021 Sportage due to the risk of an electric short-circuit in the engine compartment leading to a fire, according to documents on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration website.

Which is the worst year for Hyundai Sonata?

The 2011 Hyundai Sonata has the most overall complaints, & we also rate 2011 as the worst model year ranked on several factors such as repair cost & average mileage when problems occur. The most-reported problem is also with the 2011 Hyundai Sonata for engine seized. 2019 2.

What kind of engine does a 2013 Hyundai Sonata have?

The 2013 Hyundai Sonata comes with either a 2.0 L or 2.4 L four-cylinder engine. The engine is associated with a six-speed automatic transmission and has a fuel tank capacity of 18.5 gallons. The vehicle has a long list of tech features, including Bluetooth, Cruise Control, Hand Free Phone, Remote Keyless Entry, Remote Engine Start, and USB port.

Why are KIA and Hyundai popular with car thieves?

Television stations in Milwaukee are reporting the theft of Kia models and Hyundai models has led to a car theft increase of 160% since last year. The raw numbers are since Jan. 1 there have been 2,949 stolen cars since Jan. 1 in Milwaukee. Kias stolen represent 973 and 947 were Hyundai vehicles.

Are there any problems with the Hyundai Sonata?

Overall the worst problem category is Hyundai Sonata engine problems. The 2011 Hyundai Sonata has the most overall complaints, & we also rate 2011 as the worst model year ranked on several factors such as repair cost & average mileage when problems occur. The most-reported problem is also with the 2011 Hyundai Sonata for engine seized.

Television stations in Milwaukee are reporting the theft of Kia models and Hyundai models has led to a car theft increase of 160% since last year. The raw numbers are since Jan. 1 there have been 2,949 stolen cars since Jan. 1 in Milwaukee. Kias stolen represent 973 and 947 were Hyundai vehicles.

How much does it cost to replace a Hyundai Sonata engine?

The vehicle was taken to the only Hyundai dealership in the area and inspected/ diagnosed 9/29/20. The dealer stated that the engine had seized and must be replaced. The estimated cost to replace (with a used engine with 40% more miles) was 25% higher than the replacement value for the vehicle.

Is the Kia car the same as the Hyundai car?

Since 2015, Kia has had partial ownership of numerous Hyundai Motor Group subsidiaries. Today, while Hyundai and Kia are not the same manufacturer, they do have their sights fixed on the same goal. The future of mobility is the name of the game.

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