Hyundai, Kia, and Nissan among recent vehicle recalls: Check if your vehicle is affected

Amanda Wallace , NorthJersey.com
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Each year thousands of vehicles and pieces of vehicle equipment are recalled for either failing to comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard or for a safety-related defect.

According to an article from ABC News, the number of recalls has surged year after year. This can be attributed to the increasing complexity of vehicles as electric components make malfunctions more likely.

Here are some of the recently announced recalls from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and how you can check if your vehicle is affected.

Kia recall 2024 Tellurides

Kia is recalling certain 2024 Telluride vehicles as the engine valve springs could break while driving resulting in a loss of drive power and a possible hole in the engine block, according to the NHTSA.

Dealers will replace the engine sub-assembly, free of charge.

Owners of the affected vehicles should expect notification letters to be mailed by April 5. Owners can contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC296.

Honda recall airbag defect

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling vehicles of various models and years due to an airbag defect. According to the NHTSA, the front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, failing to suppress the air bag as intended which could increase the risk of injury during a crash.

Affected vehicles include:

  • 2020-2022 Pilot, Accord, Civic sedan, HR-V, Odyssey

  • 2020 Civic coupe, Fit

  • 2021-2022 Civic hatchback

  • 2021 Civic Type R, Insight

  • 2020-2021 CR-V, CR-V Hybrid, Passport, Ridgeline, Accord Hybrid

  • 2020 Acura MDX

  • 2022 Acura MDX

  • 2020-2022 Acura RDX

  • 2020-2021 Acura TLX vehicles

Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors free of charge.

Owners should expect notification letters to be mailed by March 18. Owners can contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for these recalls are XHP and VHQ.

Hyundai recalls three 2023 vehicles

Hyundai is recalling three 2023 vehicles because the rear inner driveshaft may have been improperly heat-treated, allowing it to break under load and lose drive power which could increase the risk of a crash, according to the NHTSA.

The affected vehicles include:

  • 2023 IONIQ 5

  • 2023 IONIQ 6

  • 2023 Genesis GV60

Dealers will replace the rear inner driveshaft free of charge.

Notification letters are expected to be mailed out to owners by March 25. Owners can contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's numbers for this recall are 253(H) and 017G(G).

Nissan recalls certain LEAF vehicles

Nissan North America, Inc. is recalling certain 2018 to 2022 LEAF vehicles due to damage to the camera harness. This damage can cause loss or distortion of rearview camera display image increasing the risk of crash, according to the NHTSA.

The remedy is currently under development.

Owners should expect notification letters to be mailed by March 20. Owners can contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669.

Ford recalling 2023 Explorer vehicles

Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2023 Explorer vehicles because the right-front lower fastener connecting the steering knuckle and strut may be loose or missing.

According to the NHTSA "a loose or missing connection between the knuckle and strut can cause improper tire alignment resulting in a steering pull or require increased steering effort. Additionally, the brake hose may contact the tire and become damaged, resulting in a brake fluid leak and a loss of braking ability."

Both of these scenarios could increase the potential of a crash.

Dealers will inspect the fasteners and either tighten or install them free of charge.

Owners should expect notification letters to be mailed by March 4. Owners can contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for the recall is 24S04.

Is your vehicle affected by a recall?

You can check your vehicle for recalls at any time by going to the NHTSA recall database and inputting your license plate number and state, your VIN, or your year, make and model. You can also check for recalls on car seats, tires, and other equipment through this database.

Additionally, you can download the SaferCar app and input your vehicle or equipment information to receive alerts when issues arise. You can also sign up for NHTSA's email alerts here.

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