Which Hyundai models are catching fire?
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- 2011-2019 Hyundai Sonata.
- 2013-2019 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport.
- 2014-2015, 2018-2019 Hyundai Tucson.
- 2011-2019 Kia Optima.
- 2012-2019 Kia Sorento.
- 2011-2019 Kia Sportage.
What Hyundais are being recalled?
The vehicles that have been recalled include the 2019-2022 Hyundai Accents, 2021-2023 Hyundai Elantras, and 2021-2022 Hyundai Elantra HEVs. Three people in total have been injured, two in the U.S and one in Singapore. All three injuries were a direct cause of the vehicles’ seatbelts exploding.
What car is known for catching on fire?
The affected vehicles in this recall include Kia Sportage SUVs from 2014 through 2016 and the K900 sedan from 2016 through 2018. The Hyundai vehicles included in the recall include Santa Fe SUVs from 2016 through 2018, Santa Fe Sports from 2017 and 2018, the 2014 and 2015 Tucson SUVs, and the 2019 Santa Fe XL.
Why are Hyundai engines catching fire?
Hyundai and Kia warned that engines in almost 500,000 of their cars may spontaneously catch fire. The issue lies in an electrical component in their anti-lock brake systems that could short circuit. In the meantime, both automakers advised owners to park outdoors and away from buildings.
What year Kias are catching fire?
Here are the Kia vehicles that are affected: Certain Kia Sportage SUVs from 2014 through 2016. The 2016 through 2018 K900 sedan.
Which car has most recalls?
New data from the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA), exclusively sourced by NerdWallet, reveals that Mercedes-Benz (with 504,047 recalls) is the most recalled car of 2019. Our data insights also show that overall vehicle recalls steadily increased during the four-year period between 2014 and 2018.
Which car company has the most recalls?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the industry average for recalls is 1,115 vehicles for every 1,000 sold. Out of all the vehicles listed above, Volkswagen had the highest recall rates with 1,805 per 1,000 cars sold.
Which car has the highest chance of catching fire?
20 Cars With The Highest Chances Of Catching On Fire! 1 Tesla Model S. 2 Ferrari 458 Italia. 3 Lamborghini Veneno. 4 Chevrolet Vega. 5 Jaguar F-Type. 6 Ford Pinto. 7 Vauxhall Zafira. 8 Lamborghini Murcielago. 9 BMW. 10 Ferrari FF.
Are car fires really that bad?
I think everyone can generally agree that car fires are bad. Unless you’re blowing one up so you can do a super cool slow-mo walk away while it blazes in the background, car fires pretty much always mean trouble. According to the National Fire Protection Agency, 17 cars catch fire every hour in the US, killing four people per week on average.
Is the 2016 Honda Civic a good car?
Rankings & Awards. The 2016 Honda Civic ranking is based on its score within the 2016 Compact Cars category. Currently the Honda Civic has a score of 8.6 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 22 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.
Is the Honda Fit a good car?
A rear-view camera is standard. Road noise does boom in, and its rough ride can be tiring on long drives. Still, owner satisfaction is high, and its crash-test scores have improved over its predecessor. For just under $20,000, the Fit can be an easy-to-park runabout that keeps you smiling.