Kia recalls almost 320,000 cars over glitchy trunk latch

Kia is recalling over 319,000 cars due to a trunk latch defect that can crack, posing a risk of trapping occupants inside.

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8/24/2023

Hyundai recalls nearly 40,000 vehicles because software error can cause car to accelerate

Hyundai is recalling nearly 40,000 Elantra HEV vehicles due to a software error that can cause unintended acceleration after releasing the brake pedal, posing a potential crash risk.

8/31/2023

Kia announces recall after issue that could potentially trap people inside their vehicle was detected

Kia America is recalling several models made between 2016 and 2018 due to an issue with the trunk latch that may cause people to become trapped inside.

9/4/2023

Kia, Ford, Harley-Davidson among 611,000 vehicles recalled: Check car recalls here

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration issued recalls for Kia vehicles due to a trunk issue, and for Ford vehicles including SUVs and cargo vans due to rearview camera malfunctions, posing safety risks to drivers; owners can check databases for new recalls and bring their vehicles to dealerships for necessary repairs.

9/6/2023

Federal safety regulators push to recall 52 million air bags

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is pushing for the recall of 52 million air bags due to the risk of explosion, which has already caused fatalities and serious injuries in vehicles manufactured by various companies including General Motors, Ford, Stellantis, Tesla, Toyota, Hyundai, Kia, Mercedes-Benz, BMW, and Volkswagen.

9/6/2023

Nearly 145,000 Kia vehicles recalled due to potentially fatal safety hazard. See the list:

Kia is recalling nearly 145,000 vehicles due to a safety hazard involving the rearview camera mounting clips, which can break and potentially cause accidents.