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*kimona* · 02-28-2019, 11:14 PM

Hyundai and Kia recall 500,000 cars over fire issues:

https://www.msn.com/en-us/autos/news...cid=spartanntp

KALISPEL II · 03-01-2019, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by kimona

Hyundai and Kia recall 500,000 cars over fire issues:

https://www.msn.com/en-us/autos/news...cid=spartanntp

I'm starting to think longer-term reliable vehicles are a thing of the past, as automakers now scamble to cram loads of 'cutting edge' tech-bloat into cars for the purpose of one-upping the competition on a comparison chart of features. These cars will NOT age well for purposes of low mainteance costs or need for repair. But then, automakers (& banks) would love for everyone to buy an overpriced new car on credit every 3-7 years - and perpetually stay in auto-loan/lease debt.

Even on a very basic level, think about how limited your new car options are today if you don't want a likely-problematic straight-GDI, Turbo or a push-belt CVT in your car.

junorico24 · 03-02-2019, 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by kimona

Hyundai and Kia recall 500,000 cars over fire issues:

https://www.msn.com/en-us/autos/news...cid=spartanntp

Any recalls on 2016 and up KIA'S? Should I buy a fire extinguisher?

bairjo · 03-10-2019, 08:58 PM

My daughter as a 2014 Accent with 95,000 miles on it. I decided to do a transmission drain and fill and coolant drain and fill PM for her. If you are considering a Hyundai, beware that you will have a terrible time looking up information regarding part numbers. I even called Hyundai customer service USA so I can talk to a person and get a transmission level plug gasket part number so i can order one on line. After being on hold for over 5 minutes, they could not supply me with a part number. I gave them the VIN# but that wasn't enough for them to find the part number. They suggested I take the car to the dealer so they could see the car. So that is what I had to do. Also, I had to call the dealer regarding the process of checking the fluid level since there is no dip stick. I called two different dealers and got two different answers on how it is done. Very frustrating dealing with Hyundai.

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02-28-2019, 11:14 PM	#1
kimona Super Moderator Drives: 2014 White VITZ Join Date: May 2007 Location: Huntington Bch, CA Posts: 4,938	Hyundai and Kia recall 500,000 cars over fire issues: https://www.msn.com/en-us/autos/news...cid=spartanntp

03-10-2019, 08:58 PM	#4
bairjo Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 620	My daughter as a 2014 Accent with 95,000 miles on it. I decided to do a transmission drain and fill and coolant drain and fill PM for her. If you are considering a Hyundai, beware that you will have a terrible time looking up information regarding part numbers. I even called Hyundai customer service USA so I can talk to a person and get a transmission level plug gasket part number so i can order one on line. After being on hold for over 5 minutes, they could not supply me with a part number. I gave them the VIN# but that wasn't enough for them to find the part number. They suggested I take the car to the dealer so they could see the car. So that is what I had to do. Also, I had to call the dealer regarding the process of checking the fluid level since there is no dip stick. I called two different dealers and got two different answers on how it is done. Very frustrating dealing with Hyundai.