Kia and Hyundai are warning customers that hundreds of thousands of recalled cars could catch fire even when the engine is off.
The warning covers nearly 485,000 vehicles in the U.S. For Kia, the notice includes certain Kia Sportage SUVs from 2014 through 2016, and the 2016 through 2018 K900 sedan. For Hyundai, it includes certain 2016 through 2018 Santa Fe SUVs, 2017 and 2018 Santa Fe Sports, the 2019 Santa Fe XL and 2014 and 2015 Tucson SUVs.
In this instance, both automakers believe that an "electrical component in the anti-lock brake system may experience an internal electrical short circuit" according to the NHTSA. If that occurs, it could increase the risks of a fire when the car is parked or being driven, the NHTSA added.
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