Vehicle Fires

Vehicle not part of nationwide recall bursts into flames while being driven

“That tow hitch recall is one of many ways a fire can start in a vehicle,” said…

Center for Auto Safety Warns Purchasers to Avoid Used Hyundai and Kia Vehicles Subject to Engine Failure and Possible Fires

Center for Auto Safety Warns Purchasers to Avoid Used Hyundai and Kia Vehicles Subject to Engine Failure…

Cars that catch fire – Recalls and warnings

By WHIO TV 7October 31, 2022 Recent safety recalls involving Kia’s and Hyundai’s add to a long…

Georgians driving 2 popular SUV models could see their cars go up in flames

By WSBTV.com News StaffAugust 24, 2022 The Department of Transportation says two popular SUV models may pose a…

Kia models left off recall list also prone to dangerous engine fires

“And it really comes down to the fact that these engines are not good engines across a…

FOX13 Investigates fire problems with some Kia and Hyundai car models

“It really comes down to the fact that these engines are not good engines,” said Michael Brooks…

2 Investigates: Kia models left off recall list also prone to dangerous engine fires

The Center for Auto Safety was the first to petition NHTSA about Kia fire safety dangers. Its…

Kias and Hyundais continue to burn after 5.8 million cars and SUVs recalled

Michael Brooks, with the Center for Auto Safety, said the recalls and repairs did not go far…

2019 Hyundai Kona Electric
NHTSA investigates LG batteries behind EV recalls for GM, Hyundai, others

This follow-up to already-underway recalls is appropriate, Michael Brooks, acting executive director for the Center for Auto…

LG Faces Tougher U.S. Scrutiny After EV Battery-Fire Recalls

“Performing this evaluation now helps ensure that Americans won’t end up in a situation like Takata, with…