The Drive

Hyundai and Kia Earmark A Further $2 Billion To Fix Known Engine Issues

Hyundai and Kia have set aside 2.9 trillion won ($2 billion USD) in Q3 to cover off issues relating to defective Theta GDI engines. As reported by Bloomberg, Hyundai has earmarked $900 million USD for ...
Consumer Reports

Hyundai Elantra, Kona, and Veloster Recalled Due to Engine Problems

Hyundai is recalling 125,840 Elantra sedans, Kona SUVs, and Veloster sporty cars with a 2.0-liter engine to address a potential issue with the piston rings. These cars from the 2019 to 2021 model ...
Carscoops

Hyundai And Kia Settle Class Action Lawsuits Over 2.0- And 2.4-Liter GDI Engines

Hyundai and Kia are looking to extinguish the fallout from a number of engine fires by settling two class action lawsuits. The settlement covers approximately 4.1 million vehicles in the United States ...
The Daily Dot

‘We’ve seen a ton of them’: Mechanic issues warning about Kia and Hyundai engines

In a trending TikTok video that has quickly captivated the internet with over 200,000 views, Ryan Crutchfield of Crutchfield Automotive (@crutchfieldauto) in Alabama has ignited a conversation on a ...
Jalopnik

The Biggest Problem With Kia & Hyundai's Theta II Engines

There have been times when carmakers went all out with an engine but lost, often with catastrophic consequences. For instance, the EcoBoost was once touted as the future of Ford engines but now is ...