Hyundai issued a recall for over 390,000 vehicles sold in the U.S. and Canada. The South Korean automaker revealed there are issues on the engine that could cause fires.
Fox Business reported that based on the documents released by the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on Tuesday, May 4, Hyundai will recall 203,000 units of its Santa Fe Sport SUVs from 2013 to 2015. This is said to be the largest recall for the company so far.
The issue with the engine
The NHTSA also advised owners of the affected Hyundai cars to park their vehicles outdoors since there are risks of fire. They were also asked to choose a spot far from structures, and they should follow this until the engines are fixed.
It was explained that a fire could break out because the brake fluid can leak into the anti-lock brake computer. When this happens, an electrical short may follow and eventually cause fires.
It was noted that problems with the brake computer already caused at least 18 fires across the United States but fortunately, no injuries were reported.
To address the defect, authorized Hyundai dealers will be replacing the fuse and, if necessary, the computer too. The repairs may begin in June when official notifications from the carmaker are sent to the owners.
Other Hyundai recalls this year
Aside from the Santa Fe SUVs, Hyundai also recalls 187,000 units of Elantra cars from 2019 and 2020, Kona from 2019 to 2021, and Velosters. All of them have 2-liter engines, and they are being recalled for fire and engine failure risks.
The vehicles with 2-0 liter engines are also said to potentially have an issue with the piston rings. It was said that the engines may have been placed in the cars with “inconsistently heat-treated” piston oil rings.
This problem can lead to more oil consumption that may develop into engine troubles, and the car will suddenly stall. Consumer Reports noted that owners may detect this issue if they notice the warning light in the panel followed by a knocking noise from the engine then a burning smell and smoke. Meanwhile, the repairs and parts replacement will be free during the recall period.


ECB Signals Possible Rate Hike as Iran Conflict Fuels Inflation Concerns
Wall Street Rebounds as U.S.-Iran Peace Deal Hopes Lift Markets and Ease Oil Prices
Meta AI Push Could Add $26 Billion in Revenue by 2027, Wolfe Research Says
Anthropic Revenue Surge Signals Strong AI Market Momentum in 2026
Asian Stocks Rally as Nvidia Earnings Boost Tech Shares, Samsung Jumps on Wage Deal
Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa to Reveal Turnaround Strategy Focused on U.S. Sales and China Partnerships
Goldman Sachs to Pay $500M in 1MDB Shareholder Fraud Settlement
Cuba needs a long-term solution to its energy crisis
PDG Explores $1 Billion Sale of China Data Center Assets
Gold Prices Slip as Iran Conflict and Fed Rate Hike Fears Weigh on Market Sentiment
Google Expands AI Partnership With Singapore Government
Japan Airlines Signs 10-Year Boeing 787 Maintenance Deal With GE Aerospace
JPMorgan Sees Large-Cap Biotech Stocks Entering New Growth Phase in 2026
Global Bond Selloff Pressures Stocks as Rising Oil Prices Fuel Inflation Fears
US Economy Fueled by AI Investment Faces Rising Risks Ahead of Fed Meeting
NHS shakeup: if it sounds like we’ve been here before, it’s because we have 



