South Korea Orders Recalls of 532,144 Vehicles Including Hyundai Santa Fe, Kia Ray

South Korea’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport said Tuesday it will carry out voluntary corrective actions covering 532,144 vehicles across 17 models made or imported and sold by Hyundai Motor, Kia, KG Mobility and Toyota Motor Korea after manufacturing defects were confirmed.

Hyundai will begin repairs June 4 for 239,683 vehicles across four models, including the Santa Fe Hybrid, Ioniq 6 and Genesis G90. The ministry said the front-seat seat belt anchorage design may be insufficient, raising the possibility it may not properly protect occupants in a crash. The issue matches a global recall in the United States covering 294,000 vehicles of the same four models. The ministry said Hyundai plans to start the recall after quickly producing reinforcement parts.

Separately, 202 Hyundai Elec City double-decker buses are being repaired starting April 20 after a body design issue raised the possibility of cracks forming in the upper structure above the center door, which could affect safety.

Kia will begin repairs April 28 for 220,059 Ray vehicles after shortcomings were found in the engine control unit software design, which could cause the engine to stall while driving.

KG Mobility began corrective actions April 20 for 51,535 vehicles across six models, including the Torres, after a memory overload was found that could cause the instrument cluster display to freeze or shut off. Another 18,533 vehicles across two models, including the Torres EVX, also began repairs the same day after an investigation found the rear-collision warning light’s flashing cycle did not meet standards due to software design shortcomings.

Toyota Motor Korea will begin repairs April 23 for 2,132 vehicles across three models, including the Prius two-wheel-drive version, after the rear-door outside handle circuit design was found to be insufficient, creating a risk the rear door could open while driving.

Drivers can check whether their vehicles are affected and review specific defect details by entering a vehicle registration number or vehicle identification number on the Auto Recall Center website.

* This article has been translated by AI.

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