Kia is recalling more than 62,000 of its 2022-2024 EV6 vehicles.
The automaker is recalling 62,872 cars due to loss of propulsion power due to a damaged charging unit. In the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recall report, Kia said the Integrated Charging Control Unit (ICCU) could become damaged and stop charging the 12-volt battery, which could result in loss of motive power and risk can increase the risk of an accident. .
According to the NHTSA recall report, Kia dealers will inspect and replace the ICCU and fuse, if necessary, and update the ICCU software free of charge. The recall letters are expected to be delivered on December 13 and owners can contact Kia customer service (1-800-333-4542). The NHTSA notice states that this recall expands and replaces a previous recall (24V-200). If your vehicle was repaired during the previous recall, you will need to have the new maintenance completed.
Recalled Kia vehicles (62,872):
Hyundai recalls: More than 145,000 vehicles: view the affected models
Kia is recalling its 2022-2024 EV6 vehicles due to loss of propulsion power.
Hyundai recalls IONIQ and Genesis due to charging problem
Hyundai, Kia’s partial owner, is recalling more than 145,000 vehicles for a similar problem, including several IONIQ and Genesis models.
The automaker is recalling 145,235 of its vehicles due to loss of propulsion power due to a damaged charging unit. In the NHTSA recall report, Hyundai said the Integrated Charging Control Unit (ICCU) can become damaged and stop charging the 12-volt battery, which can result in loss of propulsion power and increase the risk of a crash.
Hyundai dealers will provide free maintenance repairs, including inspecting and replacing the ICCU and fuse, if necessary, and updating the ICCU software. Recall notice letters are expected to be sent out before January 17, 2025, but owners can contact Hyundai Customer Service at 1-855-371-9460 or Genesis Customer Service at 1-844-340-9741. This recall, numbered 272 (Hyundai) and 025G (Genesis), expands and replaces the previous recall number 24V-204. If your vehicle was repaired during the previous recall, you will need to have the new fix completed.
Hyundai is recalling the 2022-2024 IONIQ 5 due to loss of propulsion power.
Recalled Hyundai vehicles (145,235)
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2022-2024Hyundai IONIQ 5
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2023-2025 Hyundai IONIQ 6
Kia recall due to defective display on instrument panel
Kia is recalling 14,163 of its 2024-2025 EV9 vehicles due to an instrument cluster malfunction.
Last month, Kia issued a recall for 14,163 of its 2024-2025 EV9 vehicles. The NHTSA recall report stated: “Due to a software error, the instrument cluster screen may malfunction.” When an instrument cluster does not display critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, it can increase the risk of a crash, the report said.
In addition, the government agency said that “these vehicles do not meet the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number 101, ‘Controls and Displays’.”
Recalled Kia vehicles (14,163):
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