Kia Motors America is following Hyundai in recalling vehicles over a problem that could lead to engine-compartment fires. The suspect vehicles to check for faults which are in the worst scenario and can cause engine fires.

Both the automobile giant Kia and Hyundai have been under immense scrutiny in the country and were recently slapped with fines to the tune of millions of dollars. A day after it was reported that Hyundai has issued fresh recall orders which now cover 2021 Santa Fe SUVs, 2015 and 2016 Veloster, 2011 to 2013 and 2016 Sonata hybrid vehicles, Kia to is learned to call back some of its offerings in the US market. Associated Press has reported that as per a document submitted by Kia, it says no fault has been found in the cars but the recall is still being issued to ensure there is absolutely no chance of engine fire. The Korean carmaker is looking to be more proactive this time around. Owners of the suspect cars will start receiving notifications from January 27 and dealers will inspect the vehicles with the fault being repaired or faulty part being replaced.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has been investigating Hyundai and Kia in the country for engine fires in 2019. The administration ordered the two companies to pay a massive fine of $137 million after having found both guilty of being slow in recalling around one million vehicles which may have had defects that could lead to engine fires.

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