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Kia and Hyundai are recalling thousands of vehicles in the US due to an issue that could cause fuel tanks to melt.
The recalls affect approximately 250,547 Kia K5 sedans from model years 2021-2024 and 85,043 Hyundai Sonata vehicles from model years 2020-2023, all equipped with 1.6-liter turbocharged engines, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said in notices issued this week.
Both automakers report that the problem stems from a purge control system check valve that can wear out over time, causing air to become pressurized in the fuel tank, the NHTSA said.
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A look at the Kia K5 during the 2024 LA Auto Show at the Los Angeles Convention Center on November 22, 2024 in Los Angeles. (Josh Lefkowitz/Getty Images/Getty Images)
“If this happens, the fuel tank may expand and come into contact with the hot exhaust pipe components,” the Kia recall says. “If the vehicle continues to operate in this condition for an extended period of time, local melting of the fuel tank may occur, potentially resulting in a fuel leak.”
Owners of affected vehicles will be contacted by Hyundai and Kia with further instructions, the notices said.
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A Hyundai Sonata sedan on display during the Seoul Mobility Show in Goyang, South Korea, March 30, 2023. (SeongJoon Cho/Bloomberg via Getty Images/Getty Images)
Technicians from the dealer will inspect and replace the faulty valve and check the fuel tank for any damage, the NHTSA said.
Last month, Hyundai similarly announced it is recalling more than 135,000 vehicles that could short circuit during an accident.
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Kia and Hyundai dealers are pictured here. (iStock / iStock)
In July, Kia issued two recalls within a week for more than 300,000 vehicles with loose parts near the doors and windows that could fall off and pose a potential hazard to other drivers.
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