The recall of 26,169 Hyundai Velosters is prompted by an electrical malfunction that could potentially lead to a fire incident. Only Velosters manufactured in the 2012 and 2013 model years that are equipped with the Reverse Aid Parking Sensor (RPAS), also known as parking assist, are impacted. Affected vehicle owners will receive notifications by April 2023.
Recent information from Consumer Reports, have revealed that Hyundai has reported five fire incidents associated with this issue to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), with no documented injuries or accidents. The root cause is identified as a short circuit resulting from inadequate waterproofing of the RPAS, permitting water infiltration into the module and thus causing the circuit board to short out.
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This electrical anomaly poses a fire risk and presents initial signs following water infiltration. Vehicle owners with compromised RPAS modules may experience loss of rear parking assistance functionality and may encounter challenges with shifting the transmission out of Park, particularly those with automatic transmissions. The reason behind the transmission getting stuck in Park due to this fault remains unclear.
This is not the first time Hyundai has dealt with fire-related recalls, as reported by CR, with a total of 7 million Hyundai and Kia vehicles recalled for fire hazards across different vehicle subsystems. The underlying causes have ranged from engine issues to faulty wiring harnesses and battery complications. Recently, the company allocated $2 billion to address recurring problems with its Theta GDI engines, significantly impacting its earnings. Additionally, there was a recent recall related to seatbelt pre-tensioners in Elantras and Accents. Kia has also faced criticism for a notorious USB hacking method that enables car thieves to easily steal Kia models equipped with traditional keys.
Both Hyundai and Kia are currently under scrutiny by the NHTSA and are subject to class-action lawsuits concerning various vehicle issues.
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