My 2015 Hyundai Genesis with 74,821 miles caught on fire while I was at a friend’s house yesterday. I searched up on Google “Hyundai fires” and I found there’s a whole recall on this. Smh. HYUNDAI AND KIA NEVER SENT ME A LETTER. Thank God Hyundai is paying the car off and insurance covered it. No more Korean cars for me..
My phone has never caught fire. What are you talking about?! I like how you guys like to talk shit about Samsung phones catching fire, but don't remember when the iPhones were catching on fire.
@@lonniebeal6032 reason why they were “crap cars” is you probably didn’t take care or maintain the car. Reliability on classic vehicles all depends on how well you maintain it along with driving habits.
Cars aren’t getting any better, they are getting worse and worse as time marches on. I’d rank a majority of 2010’s cars being worse in build quality compared to 70’s and 80’s cars since there’s cheap plastic everywhere, and quality control has been suffering in the past few years as well.
Just carry a pack of hotdogs around with you and wait on the Fire Dept to show up hell you'll be able to have a block party and fire will be out before they arrive
There was a whistleblower a few years back in Korea when this began to happen about 5 years ago. He was silenced and can never get a job. He stated the problem lies in a engine design flaw but HKMC simply could not be bothered as a recall meant spending money. Anyone working for a supplier to HKMC in Korea knows that they are notorious for wanting parts for cheap and almost always strong arm the supplier for either "cheaper price or no business deal"
@Dryer Machine You are wrong and right. If it's an individual then yes. If it's a corporate entity then no. Leverage to sue and loss is bigger if you screw the big guy who bought bulk. The little person they will stick it to all day cause they won't be able to take action to sue in court since they have no power or knowledge and end up homeless and in debt for something they cannot even pay off cause they can't afford a replacement. Welcome to crony capitalism 101. Protect your big buddies while you screw the small customer who you can swoop in and buy up for a discount to sell cheap to your big buddies. It's a win win for big business
Two weeks ago, I was driving home and I saw a Kia on the side of the road that was engulfed in flames. In my mind I said, "of course it's a Kia." Haha.
Here in Australia most company cars are fitted with a fire extinguisher and first aid kit. I have one from 2002 with a fire extinguisher with the mount screwed into the floor.
you mean the idiot that recommended ford, when ford was having one of the biggest recalls ever on the industry? when he recomended mustang as a first car when the mustang had just shown weak crash results? or when he discussing who was better, honda or kia??? a bit after these kia recalls?????
This makes me sad, my family has owned Kia's/Hyundais since I was little. They've all treated us well. But to think that their 2010-2015 vehicles are this bad has me shocked tbh. Their cars are safety hazards. Kia/Hyundai need to check themselves before they send themselves into bankruptcy with all these repairs they have to do, first the engine failing problem, now this? I just bought a brand new Hyundai, I guess I'll just hope for the best until my loan term ends. My next car will not be a Hyundai Kia product. And imagine how many other customers they have lost due to this as well. Sorta sad when you think their reputation was starting to improve.
ToyotaCelicaDude1 just because of all this you plan not to get a new one??? They will make sure not to have this problem again and learn from it so you should be fine with the newer ones even 2015 and up on most but I am positive the 2016 and up are going to be really good overall. My family has a 2015 optima (Made in Korea not shitty Georgia) and a 2014 or 2015 Sorento and no problems since. So.... And most of the problematic ones are American built (supposed to be the same as Korean made but clearly not!!)
@@zabryant01 umm no it is not the US made ones, this is a problem all over and now with the Kona EV... Now they have problems with ABS catching fire. so stop being a fanboy.. korean cars are trash.. get over it. btw the US makes plenty of Japanese cars and are fine... so stop your bs
Until then, I was making cars with engines provided by Japanese companies. Around 2010, they started working on the engine on their own. That's probably why.
@@xldjvista yes. Koreans make shady products. Its about the bottom line. They care more bout bottom line then their rep. They cut corners. Buildings falling apart, bridges falling, even their phones blow up. Its a shady history. I know the culture in korea and they are very cut throat. My dad used to work for hyundai. Moved to canada. Bought a toyota and never looked back. No offense to koreans. Its just a weakness in their culture. There are good things too of course so no i do not hate koreans but i wouldnt buy a car from them.
ive seen the ground wire on the passenger side of the engine compartment catches fire. The alternator was the cause of the over charging. also i noticed that the parking pin in the transmission does not fully engage causing them not to start until you rock them a little and then it catches. a few years ago i recall the starters having issues where the ring gear would spin but not catch the fly wheel
Glad we got rid of our Kia!. We owned and bought a used 2007 Kia Sportage EX V6 with 80,000 miles from drivetime and had the beige leather interior and was fully loaded without the heated heats. The engine went out at 126,000 miles and it would overheat during the time frame. And then we tried getting it fixed and it would smoke like crazy and have engine power loss. And went out again at 136,000 miles. Got money from the hail damage claim to fix it up again with the engine and A/C. That went out the first 10 months of ownership. Engines timing belt snapped and broke at 151,000 miles. We let it sit for a couple of months and finally got rid of it due to the amount of money we put into it and still owed money on it. Insurance paid it off anyway. We replaced that car with a 2017 Ford Focus SEL sedan in Oxford white and is fully loaded without the cold weather package. My mom and I did drive that Sportage before we got rid of it. I’ve been driving my 2010 Toyota Camry LE 2.5L 6A. For about a year. I highly recommend getting a Toyota compared to these stupid kias that will be money pits and dangerous to own and drive and be left on the side of the road.
It's the American models. Something to do with ones assembled over yonder. Same thing happened to Ford. Their UK models are under lawsuit over the exact same issue, catastrophic fires. Ford killed a man though, his locks malfunctioned when they fire started. Makes you wonder what the fuck is going on
I drove a 2012 Hyundai Sonata back in the day. Had no issues. Had an accident at one point, other drive fault, no fiery issues. Dealer repaired it back to new condition. Returned it when my lease was up. My advice, make sure you say your prayer before you drive off in your car.
+irishi C >75% of people there are driving Hyundai, never heard of this incident If so, I guess that North Korea`s sabotage is responsible for a series of fires of Kia and Hyundai vehicles in order to disgrace brand-image of Korean products in the U.S. market.
Isaac Kim disagree ite funny that the US models are having issues my aunt's Korean made Optima isn't affected but my grandmas 2014 or 2015 Sorrento might be and it's made in Georgia (sadly)
I have a friends new Kia caught fire and the car company did nothing to help. The car company basically let insurance take over and yet they could not do much. His kids were in the car when it caught fire. The kids got out and glad they are safe.
My wife's 2012 Kia optima gdi turbo engine blew @ 40k. It was covered under warranty but the engines were back ordered cause so many going out. What really screwed us was coming up with 4k$ in car rental fees untill it was all settled. They gave us 120k mile warranty, sold it to car max for 13k$ learned my lesson Toyota Ford only
They're probably going to ignore it. Just like the engine failures they ignored from 2012 and the most recent airbags that won't deploy. 3rd recall and no fix.
ITS NOT KIA'S FAULT... PEOPLE ARE LETTING THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS WORK ON THEIR CARS INSTEAD OF BRINGING THEM IN TO A DEALER AND THE FUEL RODS ARE PRESSUREIZED IN THESE GAS SAVER GDI ENGINES AND THEY ARE REUSING THE FUEL RODS WHICH IS A NO! NO! YOU CAN'T REUSE PRESSSURIEZED PARTS AND THESE MOM AND POP SHOPS DO NOT KNOW THAT !!!!
I believe this my Kia Koup 2011 was the biggest lemon, the starter motor melted and that was only one of about 6 other safety issues I had. Thank heavens I have my mustang now.
In the 1970's, Ford automatic transmissions had weak parking pawls. They were known to slip out of park while engine was running, killing or injuring unsuspecting drivers and pedestrians. Their solution? A warning label applied to the dashboard reminding the driver to never leave car unattended with engine idling and transmission lever in the park position. You can see videos right here on TH-cam of Ford cars circling in reverse while people try to figure out how to stop them.
Last time I buy Kia there 2010 to 2013 line up (especially the fortes) have a serious engine knock that get worse as time gos on currently 97thousand complaints reported to NTSB for a recall and still nothing but a passenger side air bag recall. Crazy to see how many people in the comment section defend the company.
I'm worried this will happen to my 2012 Forte. It makes a loud ticking noise from the engine. Do the right thing Kia and recall ALL off the problem vehicles.
My all of 3 Hyundai cars caught fire seriously all was in awesome conditions all were almost 3 to 5 months old time to time checkup no single problem told by mechanics but Suddenly all catches one by one means 1st car burn after sometime while driving on highway catches fire without any notifications just suddenly catches fire and 3rd was caught on fire at night I was driving to home from Market and car caught fire. I have 2 FIAT'S also 2012 and 2014 version its now 2020 but my both FIAT'S Never ever give any single issues no matter how much I drive no matter where I Go never gave a single issue I trust 💛FIAT'S more than koreans cars
Roshiar Fares my tech school degree and 9 years experience as a tech tell me you’re a fucking moron. A weeb telling a car guy he doesn’t know cars. Fucking hilarious
I had a 2010 Kia forte that I bought brand new and drove for 150,000 miles and did not have an issue other than an airbag and tail light recall. Not too sure what's going on, but it was a crazy reliable car. I just gave it up two months ago because I wanted a new car.
KIA and Hyundai manufacture their vehicles in the USA for the American market just like how they manufacture their cars in Korea for the Korean market and in Canada for the Canadian market. This fatal engineering defect is to be blamed on the US division of Kia and Hyundai. Since they engineered the defective vehicles on KIA and Hyundai's behalf it should be a USA wide recall of these defective vehicles. Send your complaints to the US head office for KIA and Hyundai.
Is there anyone the believes this guy with a cartoon pony pfp? Saying that the models sold in the US are engineered in the US? How fucking stupid are you?
"Some people that had the recall repair done still had their car catch on fire"...forget the repairs, make the auto makers give refunds on the cars !! these defective cars are death traps.
“Know before you bye”. The problem with these cars, anyone with a mediocre credit score and a minimal down payment can get into one. They will sell these junk cars to anyone willing to sign on the dotted line.
I was supposed to get a 2013 Kia Soul but the dealership did some shasty stuff and I ended up having to go to another dealership and got a Toyota Prius. That was nothing but God protecting me from getting a horrible car!
Guess I'm sticking with Mitsubishi after all. Was juggling the much cheaper Outlander GT vs the new Sorrento, but if a company is going to push back against this many issues and calls for a recall I don't need to do business with them.
Kodjo Dagba the 2010s are actually really really good compared to the beautiful 2011 redesign. The sonatas after 2011 and 2012 got better with times but I would only get a 2015 and up sonata if you want to avoid possible hazards. The 2011-2014s are so beautiful.
@@paultaylor256 That’s ironic considering Hyundai issue’s only applicable to US built engines, relating to a problem with equipment at their Alabama plant (where these cars are built). The Korean built engines generally don’t have these problems.
My 2014 Kia Optima has been having problems starting but only when I put fuel in it. And sometimes when I turn it off the engine still runs for another 5 to 10 secs. Yet there isn't a recall on that particular thing. Only in the engine locking up which the Kia Mechanics said mine was fine right now.
At clip 1:44 there is gas spraying out of the high pressure fuel pump. Makes total since now. Fix the shit Hyundai. I’m guessing it the seals going bad, spraying fuel around in the engine compartment.
Transmission fluid most likely. It's been a problem for decades in American made vehicles. The chemicals used for melting ice ruins seal's not to mention the metals. .
That's why when I work on customers' GDI systems I always follow the service information by the manufacturer. If it says to replace a line, seal, bolt, torque something, or what ever in the warnings, it gets done. Some people don't want to spend the money to do it right, so they reuse stuff. Cutting corners like that gets them and others in trouble or killed.
with the kia sorento v6 engine ecu somehow gets the water into it and injector are pumping more fuel into the chamber result is cats are getting hot and catching fire because half the fuel is unburned and staying into the catalytic converter when they get hot enough then boom fire and its very rare make sure you pay attention when engine management light is on pull the spark plugs out and check they are not running rich
not true. people quickly forget. Volkswagon is still the 2nd biggest company in the auto world and they had that disasterous publicity from rigging the computers to cheat emissions testers
littlegoobie that’s different it’s an emission issue most people don’t really care the environment as long as they get good mileage they’ll keep driving them this is different this can kill you instantly and harm others around you when people go through a life and death incident like this they’ll never forget it.
that's not the sitation for everyone. Consider if it was you who just spent $40K on a brand new VW. then the computer gets fixed to not rig the emission results. It could put your car above allowable limits for where you live. Now you're stuck with a brand new car that cannot be registered and put on the road where you live (you register after getting a pass on its regular emission tests) now that new car basically worthless to you and you can't even sell it unless you haul it across the country or wherever emissions testing isn't a requirement.
Edvin Neluis That's true. Computer trickery is essential to playing with air to fuel ratio anyways and most people absolutely don't care about their car's emissions. It's a sad fact. Catching fire affects the driver. Emissions does too if everyone else is playing the same game of removing their cats. Each one of us is part of a group and if we all cheat then the collective whole will suffer the consequences. Hello America. Wake up neighbors
atombomb232610 You’ve clearly never owned or even driven a Kia or Hyundai. This isn’t the 90’s anymore when they were built cheap. Now a days they have some of the most well built cars on the road. This is a manufacturing issue (probably from lazy production crew), not the car itself. You should try getting your head out of your ass one of these days, it’s much brighter world and smells a lot nicer.
No i have not owned one because i have known others who have. I am the one who repairs their vehicles. I have a pretty good understanding of the way that they are built and the overall cost of ownership versus other vehicles that can do everything better. Kia is the walmart of cars, move in with crappy lower priced goods and when the market is strong wrap those crappy goods in leather and charge what the competitors do because your products are seen as being widely used. Kia and hyundai dealerships tend to attract first time buyers or buyers with poor credit who have no understanding of the cost of ownership. (The stinger is the first car that may sway my opinion if it was 40k or less full optioned )
@@edencastillo4417 where the fk did u get the vietnam war from,,out of "automobiles of 60s America" u stupid dip sht!! Its people like you that cast the dark shadow on America and stain its flag!!
I own a 2011 KIA Soul.I have put over 160,000 miles on my vehicle.Ive taken in my KIA for one recall back in 2012.It was an emissions related recall.I've had no problems with my car other than standard maintenance and a couple of repairs due to minor accidents....That being said,this is the first time I've heard of the spontaneous combustion claims against KIA....
lol desperate kia/hyundai owners trying to save their image by boasting about their meaningless mileage statistics, when the entire car can spontaneously set itself on fire. Kia and Hyundai are fucking p.o.s
Geri Jokub What manufacturer has never had a case of spontaneous fires? It’s very easy for an engine to lose coolant, lose lubricant, misfire, faulty injector etc all of which would cause fire. I leased a sonata hybrid and it was crummy. I was happier with Nissan in that budget. Toyota and Honda are better if you can justify the extra cost, and lower warranty.
Kia and Hyundai have both moved up in reliability rankings by third party companies. Lots of manufacturers have fire risks. It’s not exclusive to these Korean brands. Google any brand and fire and see what comes up. That said they all have to fix it if this is a design peovlem
Wow I am furious! The hyundai dealerships dealt with me like it wasnt urgent and gave me an appt. 2 weeks from when I called even though I told them I have a 5 month old and a 2 year old. Didnt offer me a loaner car either.
"Know before you buy" 2010-2015...perspective This is *by far* not the only manufacturer to have an issue like this. It's more common than most are aware.
Just saw a Lexus RX350 after the fact in their driveway. It just caught fire they claim after hearing a loud noise outside. If it was in their garage they probably have damage in their house. They claim the work was done to fix the recall. The fix obviously was worse than the potential problem. Dealership repairs are no guarantee of good workmanship.
Just buy any car thats not made in korea , buy bmw , mercedes , audi - yes its more expensive , but I would rather pay more and know me and my children are safe.
My 2015 Hyundai Genesis with 74,821 miles caught on fire while I was at a friend’s house yesterday. I searched up on Google “Hyundai fires” and I found there’s a whole recall on this. Smh. HYUNDAI AND KIA NEVER SENT ME A LETTER. Thank God Hyundai is paying the car off and insurance covered it. No more Korean cars for me..
I saw Kia Soul was on fire three months ago.... that Kia will take your soul
Kia Soul is unsafe
LOL
Samsung phones catching fire now Kia and Hyundai. Koreans companies on fire.
Dont blame korea blame the companies
Smells like an attack on South Korean economy
Samsung S4 never had any fire issues. I'm getting the Samsung S9+ tomorrow or Tuesday. The price of it better be the only thing catching fire.
My phone has never caught fire. What are you talking about?! I like how you guys like to talk shit about Samsung phones catching fire, but don't remember when the iPhones were catching on fire.
@@alextran8188 but Apple never had to racall the whole line up. People could take thier phones on plane. Shitty ass Samsung phones.
I remember people saying their cars are getting better.
Meanwhile I still see 90s Toyotas on the road.
@Yule Calma I've had a 59' and 94' Elorado, both were crap cars.
@@lonniebeal6032 reason why they were “crap cars” is you probably didn’t take care or maintain the car. Reliability on classic vehicles all depends on how well you maintain it along with driving habits.
Cars aren’t getting any better, they are getting worse and worse as time marches on. I’d rank a majority of 2010’s cars being worse in build quality compared to 70’s and 80’s cars since there’s cheap plastic everywhere, and quality control has been suffering in the past few years as well.
Better overall
@@hi9580 might be slightly better, but not much entirely.
Oh hell no. One sec your taking your kids to dinner and the next your all cooked like dinner. Nope
hahaha
Mmmh nice and crisp.
OH HELL NO.
Just carry a pack of hotdogs around with you and wait on the Fire Dept to show up hell you'll be able to have a block party and fire will be out before they arrive
😂 😂 😂 😂 😂
Does ABC really not know that Hyundai/Kia is the same company?
Hyundai own kia and manufacture kia
They are two separate companies, Hyundai just owns part of KIA.
1:25 could you imagine having 3 kids strapped into car seats and booster chairs while trying to escape this?😲😦
Just J that’s what I was thinking too. I have a three year old.
It definitely will be a mess!!
Always keep a cutting device on you. No time to unstrap
Just J I have 3 kids in car seats and this was my first thought as well. So scary!
Scary.
There was a whistleblower a few years back in Korea when this began to happen about 5 years ago. He was silenced and can never get a job. He stated the problem lies in a engine design flaw but HKMC simply could not be bothered as a recall meant spending money.
Anyone working for a supplier to HKMC in Korea knows that they are notorious for wanting parts for cheap and almost always strong arm the supplier for either "cheaper price or no business deal"
Kia and Hyundai are the same company.
I'VE OWNED MY 2012 KIA FOR OVER 3 DAYS AND I'VE HAD NO FIRE RELATED ISSUES
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
A new world record...
update us again tomorrow for a new record!
No yet...
what about now?
Just when I thought Kia & Hyundai were beginning to make great cars, this!! I know all manufacturers have recalls, but this one is very serious.
@Dryer Machine You are wrong and right. If it's an individual then yes. If it's a corporate entity then no. Leverage to sue and loss is bigger if you screw the big guy who bought bulk. The little person they will stick it to all day cause they won't be able to take action to sue in court since they have no power or knowledge and end up homeless and in debt for something they cannot even pay off cause they can't afford a replacement. Welcome to crony capitalism 101. Protect your big buddies while you screw the small customer who you can swoop in and buy up for a discount to sell cheap to your big buddies. It's a win win for big business
Hahaha another kia car caught on fire th-cam.com/video/G2GLyYyna18/w-d-xo.html
@Allen S liar.
They were always made crap. all cars got better... they just make the worse
@Jacqueline Arroyo Okay fool.. this recall is world wide even the Kona ev.. so ignorant
KIA: Killed in automobile
Unknown User Or Killed in Action.
The problem
hyundai is not tolerating recall.
Many Japanese cars quickly tolerate recalls.
Hyundai isn’t Japanese. It’s Korean.
Two weeks ago, I was driving home and I saw a Kia on the side of the road that was engulfed in flames. In my mind I said, "of course it's a Kia."
Haha.
Profits come first, and therefore people's safety is no longer a priority. These automakers will be never learn...
Me: "Wanna meet John?"
Kia: "Who's John?"
Me: "My lawyer."
Cars should come standard with a fire extinguisher. Seriously folks. 🤷♂️
Yea next to spare 👍👍
Here in Australia most company cars are fitted with a fire extinguisher and first aid kit. I have one from 2002 with a fire extinguisher with the mount screwed into the floor.
Hyundai, Kia and Italian exotics definitely should come standard with fire extinguishers.
I just told my uncle his 2015 Kia might blow up and he said “oh my Kia won’t do that lol” WHY ARE PEOPLE LIKE THAT???
fanboys that is why
🔥“Thermal incident “ 🔥
Thermal incident with a risk of rapid unplanned self-disassembly.
They call this a "thermal incident " ? Is that their latest euphanism for WE FUCKED UP?
220 of them. A complaint every day. So they have been getting one complaint per day for the past 220 days?
Fire 🔥
Korean version
Scotty Kilmer
you mean the idiot that recommended ford, when ford was having one of the biggest recalls ever on the industry? when he recomended mustang as a first car when the mustang had just shown weak crash results? or when he discussing who was better, honda or kia??? a bit after these kia recalls?????
I also saw a brand new Hyundai caught fire right in front of us on our way to Vegas. I wouldn’t buy a Kia or Hyundai
@New York native LIE
@New York native OBVIOUS LIE
Is stupid
This makes me sad, my family has owned Kia's/Hyundais since I was little. They've all treated us well. But to think that their 2010-2015 vehicles are this bad has me shocked tbh. Their cars are safety hazards. Kia/Hyundai need to check themselves before they send themselves into bankruptcy with all these repairs they have to do, first the engine failing problem, now this? I just bought a brand new Hyundai, I guess I'll just hope for the best until my loan term ends. My next car will not be a Hyundai Kia product. And imagine how many other customers they have lost due to this as well. Sorta sad when you think their reputation was starting to improve.
ToyotaCelicaDude1 just because of all this you plan not to get a new one??? They will make sure not to have this problem again and learn from it so you should be fine with the newer ones even 2015 and up on most but I am positive the 2016 and up are going to be really good overall. My family has a 2015 optima (Made in Korea not shitty Georgia) and a 2014 or 2015 Sorento and no problems since. So.... And most of the problematic ones are American built (supposed to be the same as Korean made but clearly not!!)
Toyota celica is trash .
@@V_For_Vigilante not even close. There reliable as hell.
@@zabryant01 umm no it is not the US made ones, this is a problem all over and now with the Kona EV... Now they have problems with ABS catching fire. so stop being a fanboy.. korean cars are trash.. get over it. btw the US makes plenty of Japanese cars and are fine... so stop your bs
Until then, I was making cars with engines provided by Japanese companies. Around 2010, they started working on the engine on their own. That's probably why.
My fiance's Kia soul just caught our house on fire at 330am..no keys,not on..wtf.. What do we do now?
Don't get another kia not even the good looking new 2021 kia sorento not worth it
When you sign for a Kia or Hyundai, you sing your own death warrant. smh
Im korean and i would never buy a Korean car
Why is that? Do you know something I don't know?
@@xldjvista yes. Koreans make shady products. Its about the bottom line. They care more bout bottom line then their rep. They cut corners. Buildings falling apart, bridges falling, even their phones blow up. Its a shady history. I know the culture in korea and they are very cut throat. My dad used to work for hyundai. Moved to canada. Bought a toyota and never looked back. No offense to koreans. Its just a weakness in their culture. There are good things too of course so no i do not hate koreans but i wouldnt buy a car from them.
I thought you're korean? So what is with the "No offense to Koreans", "weakness in their culture", "I do not hate koreans" lol.
kimchi your full of shit.
Cause im korean im suppose to be blind to our weakness? Sorry but i dont have my head up my ass and think my own nationality is a god.
"Thermal incident " It sounds better than getting stuck inside your car while it catches fire
ive seen the ground wire on the passenger side of the engine compartment catches fire. The alternator was the cause of the over charging. also i noticed that the parking pin in the transmission does not fully engage causing them not to start until you rock them a little and then it catches. a few years ago i recall the starters having issues where the ring gear would spin but not catch the fly wheel
Drive Toyota. Mine is 48 years old and still running strong.
Luis Gonzalez But didn’t Toyota have the recall of cars taking off by themselves that killed many ??
RICHKIDD.VEIWS Toyota was cleared of all wrong doing. That turned out to be due to driver error.
Luis Gonzalez u cant pick up a girl in that POS
edgar artis You sure? Just ask your mom.
@waterside those are just airbags, atleast your car isnt being caught on fire on your way to dinner
My mom had a 2014 Kia Sorento. She was on a freeway and her engine stopped thank god it didn’t burn
Glad we got rid of our Kia!. We owned and bought a used 2007 Kia Sportage EX V6 with 80,000 miles from drivetime and had the beige leather interior and was fully loaded without the heated heats. The engine went out at 126,000 miles and it would overheat during the time frame. And then we tried getting it fixed and it would smoke like crazy and have engine power loss. And went out again at 136,000 miles. Got money from the hail damage claim to fix it up again with the engine and A/C. That went out the first 10 months of ownership. Engines timing belt snapped and broke at 151,000 miles. We let it sit for a couple of months and finally got rid of it due to the amount of money we put into it and still owed money on it. Insurance paid it off anyway. We replaced that car with a 2017 Ford Focus SEL sedan in Oxford white and is fully loaded without the cold weather package. My mom and I did drive that Sportage before we got rid of it. I’ve been driving my 2010 Toyota Camry LE 2.5L 6A. For about a year. I highly recommend getting a Toyota compared to these stupid kias that will be money pits and dangerous to own and drive and be left on the side of the road.
That's why they push that lifetime warranty
But that would cost them more money.
The life time warranty is probably just for marketing, bringing in more customers.
Lol the vehicle warranty is for the drivers lifetime which will be cut short by the fire
Well normally the Lifetime warranty is only good if the ORIGINAL owner keeps the car. Most people turn over a car in 5 to 6 yrs.
Wil Morales Because you'll be dead before you have a chance to use it .
It's the American models. Something to do with ones assembled over yonder. Same thing happened to Ford. Their UK models are under lawsuit over the exact same issue, catastrophic fires. Ford killed a man though, his locks malfunctioned when they fire started. Makes you wonder what the fuck is going on
Korean BBQ!!..🔥 Free grill at no extra charge...😲 😨
I am not sure you're talking about meat or......... :s
They're so generous with standard features
@@adiosm57 Human meat
They are all option and extra. Fire is hidden fee.
I'll bring the dogs
I drove a 2012 Hyundai Sonata back in the day. Had no issues. Had an accident at one point, other drive fault, no fiery issues. Dealer repaired it back to new condition. Returned it when my lease was up.
My advice, make sure you say your prayer before you drive off in your car.
Have you been in South Korea? 75% of people there are driving Hyundai, never heard of this incident
Now you hear
+irishi C
>75% of people there are driving Hyundai, never heard of this incident
If so, I guess that North Korea`s sabotage is responsible for a series of fires of Kia and Hyundai vehicles in order to disgrace brand-image of Korean products in the U.S. market.
That is because, these are not manufactured in Korea, Western manufacturers are half-assing it.
Isaac Kim disagree ite funny that the US models are having issues my aunt's Korean made Optima isn't affected but my grandmas 2014 or 2015 Sorrento might be and it's made in Georgia (sadly)
@Isaac Kim dream on.
I have a friends new Kia caught fire and the car company did nothing to help. The car company basically let insurance take over and yet they could not do much. His kids were in the car when it caught fire. The kids got out and glad they are safe.
My wife's 2012 Kia optima gdi turbo engine blew @ 40k. It was covered under warranty but the engines were back ordered cause so many going out. What really screwed us was coming up with 4k$ in car rental fees untill it was all settled. They gave us 120k mile warranty, sold it to car max for 13k$ learned my lesson Toyota Ford only
They're probably going to ignore it. Just like the engine failures they ignored from 2012 and the most recent airbags that won't deploy. 3rd recall and no fix.
Why is it so hard to build something that doesn't catch on fire or blow up, seriously I just don't get it
1:24 - What would have happened instead if Susan hadn't been able to escape the burning Sorento before it was "swallowed by flames"?
I'm guessing it would be hard to find the cause for the fire since most affected cars burn to the ground.
Glenn Watkins ...I smell industrial espionage
ITS NOT KIA'S FAULT... PEOPLE ARE LETTING THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS WORK ON THEIR CARS INSTEAD OF BRINGING THEM IN TO A DEALER AND THE FUEL RODS ARE PRESSUREIZED IN THESE GAS SAVER GDI ENGINES AND THEY ARE REUSING THE FUEL RODS WHICH IS A NO! NO! YOU CAN'T REUSE PRESSSURIEZED PARTS AND THESE MOM AND POP SHOPS DO NOT KNOW THAT !!!!
This is one of the many reasons I drive an Accord.
nevessl And the next vehicle for me is a Honda Pilot after this GM Acadia disaster lol.
Honda sucks aswell
I believe this my Kia Koup 2011 was the biggest lemon, the starter motor melted and that was only one of about 6 other safety issues I had. Thank heavens I have my mustang now.
my koup has 200k miles on it running good
My Sorrento caught on fire on the freeway last year. Looked just like this video.
KLUNKER 714 imHaving similar issues what did you do to resolve it I have a Kia forte 2014
Jason Alicea you probably should not drive it if its starting on fire...
Jason Alicea take to dealer for repair
I love my Ford Escape 2003 being in my family since day one when it got released 🇺🇸❤️
the recent Escape had a embarassing crash test result
Ford sucks
@@V_For_Vigilante better than any korean made junk
Sure am glad I convinced my sister to buy a Toyota instead of a Hyundai.
Toyota is trash aswell
Glad I buy Toyota’s!
Toyota fan here. 1976 daily driver.
@Airplane EDM航空機と音楽/ you are just everywhere huh.
BMW, Tesla, now Kia & Hyundai wow lol I’ll be sticking with Honda, Toyota, Lexus & Acura :)
You'll be good with those 4. I was considering a 2020 Kia Soul, but not anymore.
enVtine I’ll just stick with my ford
Honda and Toyota is trash
Sounds like a modern day Pinto
SUGAR XYLER hey my dad and mom had a pinto
At least you had to bump your pinto into something.
Pintos were not so bad. Still some on the road after many years.
Myself, 2 friends and a kitten escaped a Pinto bursting into flames. No compensation though.
a pinto had to actually be hit in a collision to be caught fire
I own a 2015 KIA Sedona, so it would be nice to know which models from 2010 to 2015 may be at risk.
In the 1970's, Ford automatic transmissions had weak parking pawls. They were known to slip out of park while engine was running, killing or injuring unsuspecting drivers and pedestrians. Their solution? A warning label applied to the dashboard reminding the driver to never leave car unattended with engine idling and transmission lever in the park position. You can see videos right here on TH-cam of Ford cars circling in reverse while people try to figure out how to stop them.
Last time I buy Kia there 2010 to 2013 line up (especially the fortes) have a serious engine knock that get worse as time gos on currently 97thousand complaints reported to NTSB for a recall and still nothing but a passenger side air bag recall. Crazy to see how many people in the comment section defend the company.
For future readers, use Kia filters and full synthetic oil, 5w20 is no good over 70F as a lubricant.
now when there’s a kia or hyundai at the drive through at work i’m gonna be cautious lol
I'm worried this will happen to my 2012 Forte. It makes a loud ticking noise from the engine. Do the right thing Kia and recall ALL off the problem vehicles.
Not buying a korean car after hearing this. I would prefer if I wasn’t a steak 🥩 being cooked to well done.
My all of 3 Hyundai cars caught fire seriously all was in awesome conditions all were almost 3 to 5 months old time to time checkup no single problem told by mechanics but Suddenly all catches one by one means 1st car burn after sometime while driving on highway catches fire without any notifications just suddenly catches fire and 3rd was caught on fire at night I was driving to home from Market and car caught fire.
I have 2 FIAT'S also 2012 and 2014 version its now 2020 but my both FIAT'S Never ever give any single issues no matter how much I drive no matter where I Go never gave a single issue I trust 💛FIAT'S more than koreans cars
Vandana Bindal
What year is your Hyundai’s ?
@@vandanabindal254 lmao.
I'd rather want a Toyota for Xmas than a Genesis lmao.
The trio of garbage
@Yule Calma The engines of these Hyundai’s are built in Alabama plants. Korean built engines usually don’t have the same problem
If you are stupid enough to buy a Hyundai or Kia you deserve to have it catch fire to be honest.
Roshiar Fares my tech school degree and 9 years experience as a tech tell me you’re a fucking moron. A weeb telling a car guy he doesn’t know cars. Fucking hilarious
I had a 2010 Kia forte that I bought brand new and drove for 150,000 miles and did not have an issue other than an airbag and tail light recall. Not too sure what's going on, but it was a crazy reliable car. I just gave it up two months ago because I wanted a new car.
You got lucky
is Spencer from iCarly involved in this?
Yes.
Nahin Khan that's what I figured 🤔
KIA and Hyundai manufacture their vehicles in the USA for the American market just like how they manufacture their cars in Korea for the Korean market and in Canada for the Canadian market. This fatal engineering defect is to be blamed on the US division of Kia and Hyundai. Since they engineered the defective vehicles on KIA and Hyundai's behalf it should be a USA wide recall of these defective vehicles. Send your complaints to the US head office for KIA and Hyundai.
David Lam all kias and hyundais are manufactured in Korea. Dont spread bullshit.
Toyota manufacture in USA to
All no is 100% correct. Check the vin number, they’re all made in Korea.
All No nope, I know for a fact they have a plant in Alabama. Mexico as well. Just google it. Don’t spread bullshit.
Is there anyone the believes this guy with a cartoon pony pfp? Saying that the models sold in the US are engineered in the US? How fucking stupid are you?
"Some people that had the recall repair done still had their car catch on fire"...forget the repairs, make the auto makers give refunds on the cars !! these defective cars are death traps.
And here I am wanting to buy a Kia Sorento because it is one of the top vehicles in its category. I think I will pass on this one!!!
“Know before you bye”.
The problem with these cars, anyone with a mediocre credit score and a minimal down payment can get into one.
They will sell these junk cars to anyone willing to sign on the dotted line.
I was supposed to get a 2013 Kia Soul but the dealership did some shasty stuff and I ended up having to go to another dealership and got a Toyota Prius. That was nothing but God protecting me from getting a horrible car!
Kia Optima 2015 had for 2 weeks today and have engine problems come to find out I had a recall
Guess I'm sticking with Mitsubishi after all. Was juggling the much cheaper Outlander GT vs the new Sorrento, but if a company is going to push back against this many issues and calls for a recall I don't need to do business with them.
Lesson of the story never buy a Kia or Hyundai
I had a 2010 Hyundai Sonata, the engine just died on me for no reason at all.
Kodjo Dagba the 2010s are actually really really good compared to the beautiful 2011 redesign. The sonatas after 2011 and 2012 got better with times but I would only get a 2015 and up sonata if you want to avoid possible hazards. The 2011-2014s are so beautiful.
It's still a Hyundai, JUNK!
Paul Taylor
Ur face is junk. Hyundai 2018+ has improved
@@paultaylor256 That’s ironic considering Hyundai issue’s only applicable to US built engines, relating to a problem with equipment at their Alabama plant (where these cars are built). The Korean built engines generally don’t have these problems.
I'm glad I owned a Honda
From broken timing belts to fires. Great improvement.
My 2014 Kia Optima has been having problems starting but only when I put fuel in it. And sometimes when I turn it off the engine still runs for another 5 to 10 secs. Yet there isn't a recall on that particular thing. Only in the engine locking up which the Kia Mechanics said mine was fine right now.
Are these the electric ones?
Kia and Hyundai motors is owned by Hyundai Co. and them denying any responsibility is no surprise. Buy Honda or Toyota. Problem solved.
Honda is having engine problems rn as well
Yeah Hondas had murderous self mutilating takata airbags too
Can't say buy American isn't shit made here anymore
@@chrismaze3441 weirdly enough... Kias and Hyundai are built here. I think in Alabama, or one of those states.
@@jamesp504 West point Georgia
My 2016 kia soul engine is having issues, I'm concerned it may lead to this. Never buying a Kia again!
At clip 1:44 there is gas spraying out of the high pressure fuel pump. Makes total since now. Fix the shit Hyundai. I’m guessing it the seals going bad, spraying fuel around in the engine compartment.
Yup the connector looks broke
Transmission fluid most likely. It's been a problem for decades in American made vehicles. The chemicals used for melting ice ruins seal's not to mention the metals. .
Might be from techs or owners working on the high pressure system and not replacing the line(s) when they crack them open.
Bryan Hensley man, your so clueless I’m not even gonna bother.
That's why when I work on customers' GDI systems I always follow the service information by the manufacturer. If it says to replace a line, seal, bolt, torque something, or what ever in the warnings, it gets done. Some people don't want to spend the money to do it right, so they reuse stuff. Cutting corners like that gets them and others in trouble or killed.
So when is recall scheduled?
with the kia sorento v6 engine ecu somehow gets the water into it and injector are pumping more fuel into the chamber result is cats are getting hot and catching fire because half the fuel is unburned and staying into the catalytic converter when they get hot enough then boom fire and its very rare make sure you pay attention when engine management light is on pull the spark plugs out and check they are not running rich
These types of incidents really destroy the trust of the consumer and the company they’ll probably never consider a Kia/Hyundai again
not true. people quickly forget. Volkswagon is still the 2nd biggest company in the auto world and they had that disasterous publicity from rigging the computers to cheat emissions testers
littlegoobie that’s different it’s an emission issue most people don’t really care the environment as long as they get good mileage they’ll keep driving them this is different this can kill you instantly and harm others around you when people go through a life and death incident like this they’ll never forget it.
that's not the sitation for everyone. Consider if it was you who just spent $40K on a brand new VW. then the computer gets fixed to not rig the emission results. It could put your car above allowable limits for where you live. Now you're stuck with a brand new car that cannot be registered and put on the road where you live (you register after getting a pass on its regular emission tests) now that new car basically worthless to you and you can't even sell it unless you haul it across the country or wherever emissions testing isn't a requirement.
littlegoobie emissions is nothing compared by a car getting on fire like these Hyundai and kias😆
Edvin Neluis That's true. Computer trickery is essential to playing with air to fuel ratio anyways and most people absolutely don't care about their car's emissions. It's a sad fact. Catching fire affects the driver. Emissions does too if everyone else is playing the same game of removing their cats. Each one of us is part of a group and if we all cheat then the collective whole will suffer the consequences. Hello America. Wake up neighbors
Dont worry it comes with a warranty!!!!! you get what you pay for. Cheap cars made cheaply with cheap materials in cheap factories.
atombomb232610 You’ve clearly never owned or even driven a Kia or Hyundai. This isn’t the 90’s anymore when they were built cheap. Now a days they have some of the most well built cars on the road. This is a manufacturing issue (probably from lazy production crew), not the car itself. You should try getting your head out of your ass one of these days, it’s much brighter world and smells a lot nicer.
No i have not owned one because i have known others who have. I am the one who repairs their vehicles. I have a pretty good understanding of the way that they are built and the overall cost of ownership versus other vehicles that can do everything better. Kia is the walmart of cars, move in with crappy lower priced goods and when the market is strong wrap those crappy goods in leather and charge what the competitors do because your products are seen as being widely used. Kia and hyundai dealerships tend to attract first time buyers or buyers with poor credit who have no understanding of the cost of ownership. (The stinger is the first car that may sway my opinion if it was 40k or less full optioned )
Wow sounds like they are being irresponsible over this issue.
Charles Davis korea
@@JDMHaze Nope. The engines of these Hyundai’s are built in Alabama plants. The Korean built engines are generally flawless
A friend of mine had his Sorento catch fire early this year. It was found to be a shorted parking sensor that caused it on his.
Thats why you only trust with japanese manufacturers such as toyota and nissan if you were on a budget.
Just driving down the road and boom! Man that's terrifying. Im not going to feel safe, even when the problem is fixed
Just 3 days ago I saw a KIA go up in flames. Family was watching it burn confused af
Thats why i drive a 1967 Chevrolet Impala! A real American automobile built back wen America was great!
Make America great again.
@@edencastillo4417 where the fk did u get the vietnam war from,,out of "automobiles of 60s America" u stupid dip sht!! Its people like you that cast the dark shadow on America and stain its flag!!
I own a 2011 KIA Soul.I have put over 160,000 miles on my vehicle.Ive taken in my KIA for one recall back in 2012.It was an emissions related recall.I've had no problems with my car other than standard maintenance and a couple of repairs due to minor accidents....That being said,this is the first time I've heard of the spontaneous combustion claims against KIA....
This is more likely a fuckup from a local manufacturer.
lol desperate kia/hyundai owners trying to save their image by boasting about their meaningless mileage statistics, when the entire car can spontaneously set itself on fire. Kia and Hyundai are fucking p.o.s
Cheap shit cars get get cheap shit problems
Geri Jokub What manufacturer has never had a case of spontaneous fires? It’s very easy for an engine to lose coolant, lose lubricant, misfire, faulty injector etc all of which would cause fire. I leased a sonata hybrid and it was crummy. I was happier with Nissan in that budget. Toyota and Honda are better if you can justify the extra cost, and lower warranty.
My grandpa bought a 1995 Mercedes S500 new and it’s at 400,000 miles. Get on my level.
My 2011 Hyundai Elantra touring caught fire and burnt down on Saturday....
At 1:43 you can see gas spraying out the line that goes into the fuel injector pump; anybody can ruin the seal servicing the car
Keep
It
Away
Kia
Kia and Hyundai have both moved up in reliability rankings by third party companies. Lots of manufacturers have fire risks. It’s not exclusive to these Korean brands. Google any brand and fire and see what comes up. That said they all have to fix it
if this is a design peovlem
Yes, all the vehicles on the road are rated at possibly catching fire. LISTEN TO YOURSELF....
Wow you’re right! I’ll make sure to avoid buying car brands like...Kia and Hyundai!
This is why I get Japanese cars 👌🏼👌🏼
The engines of these Hyundai’s are made in Alabama plants. The Korean built engines are generally flawless
Holy crap. Which models are affected?
Wow I am furious! The hyundai dealerships dealt with me like it wasnt urgent and gave me an appt. 2 weeks from when I called even though I told them I have a 5 month old and a 2 year old. Didnt offer me a loaner car either.
Going to check if my Hyundai sonata 2013 If it's part of the recall.
you need to install underview cameras too in case it catches fire underneath whilst driving
@@fidelcatsro6948 But my Vin number doesn't indicate that my 2013 Hyundai sonata as on recall..
2013 Hyundai is trash
This is why I drive Honda.
Yea then the airbags blow upcin your face
Honda is trash and boring
Ah, i commute along a highway and this summer alone i’ve seen 5 hyundai’s (suvs mostly) on fire.
sad how long it takes for a recall when safety should be there number 1 priority
Is this due to aggressive paddle shifting?
"Know before you buy" 2010-2015...perspective
This is *by far* not the only manufacturer to have an issue like this. It's more common than most are aware.
Like all those V8 jeeps.
Just saw a Lexus RX350 after the fact in their driveway. It just caught fire they claim after hearing a loud noise outside. If it was in their garage they probably have damage in their house. They claim the work was done to fix the recall. The fix obviously was worse than the potential problem. Dealership repairs are no guarantee of good workmanship.
Steven Fong
Lexus is ugly
Lol. My friends Kia is getting a new engine this week. Good luck to him. Hope this never happens
“Existing recall” Sounds safe!
I have owned Hyundais and Kias for around 20 years now and I have never had any problems with them they're really good cars I love my new Kia Soul
you a re paid to say that
Just buy any car thats not made in korea , buy bmw , mercedes , audi - yes its more expensive , but I would rather pay more and know me and my children are safe.