The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport said on the 25th that manufacturing defects were found in 37 models from Hyundai Motor, Kia, and BMW, prompting a voluntary corrective action (recall). The total is 107,158 vehicles.
Hyundai Motor's recall covers 37,690 vehicles, including the Kona electric and the Ioniq converted electric. According to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport (MOLIT), the recall vehicles have insufficient battery management system software design, which fails to detect in advance when a high-voltage battery problem occurs. There is a possibility of fire in the high-voltage battery. The recall will begin on the 27th.
Kia's recall covers 1,590 vehicles, including the Niro electric. The defects and recall start date for the vehicles are the same as Hyundai Motor's.
BMW's recall covers 67,878 vehicles, including the BMW 520i and BMW 320i. The vehicles are said to have a potential fire risk due to a short circuit in internal parts of the starter motor. The recall will begin on Apr. 4.
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport (MOLIT) said, "You can check whether your car is subject to a recall and the specific defect details by entering the license plate number or the vehicle identification number at the Automobile Recall Center."