Hyundai and Kia continue to be examined by auto safety officials in the United States due to incidences of engine failures and fires in a number of their vehicles. According to reports, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in the United States is investigating three million Hyundai and Kia automobiles (NHTSA).

According to the Associated Press, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is expanding its probe into engine failures and fires in Hyundai and Kia vehicles made between 2011 and 2016. The NHTSA has also received 161 complaints, according to reports. It's worth noting that the two Korean firms have already recalled some of the devices that have had such major issues.

The NHTSA is now apparently looking at whether previous recalls covered all suspect cars. It also wants to see if the recall efforts were successful in providing a remedy and a repair. The Associated Press also cited a statement released by Hyundai in the nation. "Hyundai has taken various proactive efforts to address engine concerns, including several recalls, the deployment of a new engine monitoring system, giving extended warranties, and improving our customer service response," it stated. "Hyundai promotes a transparent and accountable culture since our customers' safety is our top concern in all we do."

Hyundai and Kia have had a tense relationship with the NHTSA, and were fined $137 million in November 2020. The two businesses were accused of taking too long to issue recall orders for automobiles with possibly defective engines.

Kia was forced to pay $27 million in fines and enhance safety procedures, and while the business rejected the allegations, it chose to avoid a lengthy court battle. The action against Hyundai and Kia serves as a message to all automobile manufacturers in the United States to not only adhere to the strongest safety standards, but also to be more aggressive in inspecting vehicles that have previously been sold for any possible flaws.

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