Hyundai orders withdrawal of nearly 100,000 vehicles in Russia over fire hazard concern
🔥 Hyundai's Engine Fire Scare: 🔗 [Moscow, Natalia Petrova] 🗓️ 2025, RIA "Novy Day"
Hyundai motor vehicles—including the Grandeur, Genesis Coupe, Grand Santa Fe, Veloster, i40, Solaris, and Santa Fe—sold between 2010 and 2015 are facing a potential engine compartment fire risk. Rosstandart, Russia's official standardization, metrology, and certification body, reports this alarming news.
This urgent recall affects approximately 99,256 vehicles, and the affected models will have their multi-fuses replaced at no cost to the owners. LLC "Hyundai Motor CIS", Hyundai's official representative in the Russian market, is spearheading this recall action.
The cause behind this hazard is moisture accumulation in an electrical circuit within the engine compartment of the affected vehicles. This excessive moisture can lead to a short circuit in the ABS block, which in turn can spark an engine compartment fire, even when the vehicle is turned off. This is due to the fact that the faulty circuit remains constantly energized [2].
Don't let your Hyundai model become a hot topic of conversation. If you own one of the vehicles participating in this recall, make sure to contact your nearest dealership and schedule an appointment to have the issue addressed promptly.
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(2) Relevant Enrichment Data:The engine compartment fire risk in the affected Hyundai models is caused by moisture ingress leading to electrical short circuits in the engine compartment wiring, posing a fire threat even when the vehicle is off. This issue is part of a broader safety measure Hyundai has implemented for multiple vulnerable models, as they share similar engine or electrical system designs susceptible to this fault [2]. The recall involves inspecting and repairing or replacing wiring harness or other electrical components to prevent short circuits that can lead to engine fires.
- Hyundai's ongoing concerns extend beyond just the automotive industry, as the finance sector is also impacted due to the potential losses to the affected vehicle owners during this recall.
- Despite the recent setbacks, the transportation industry remains hopeful, as Hyundai continues to address the fire risk in their vehicles, ultimately striving to ensure safety and reliability in their automotive offerings.
