JDPOWER's best certified car company overturned, a fuse caused Kia to recall 380,000 cars

Korean cars are becoming less and less visible in China. However, we have to admit that Korean cars still perform well around the world, especially in terms of quality stability, which has always been recognized by the industry and consumers.

According to the 2019 U.S. New Car Quality Study released by JDPOWER, the first, second and third places were all taken by Korean cars, with Genesis, Kia and Hyundai taking the top three places respectively. Japanese car brands Toyota and Honda were left far behind in terms of quality stability.

However, Korean automakers have recently suffered a series of setbacks. Following Hyundai, its sub-brand Kia is also facing the dilemma of large-scale recalls.

The vehicles involved in this recall were mainly produced from 2017 to 2021. The reason for the recall is that there is a short circuit risk inside the vehicle's hydraulic electronic control unit, which may even cause an engine fire.

After the recall, dealers will replace the fuse in the electrical junction box in the vehicle and upgrade the ECU software for vehicles equipped with electronic stability control system and electronic parking brake system functions.

It is reported that from 2015 to date, Hyundai and Kia have launched a total of 31 engine and fire-related recalls in the United States and incurred corresponding huge costs.

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