Hyundai, Kia, BMW to recall more than 107,000 vehicles over fire risks
Published: 25 Feb. 2026, 13:50
Updated: 25 Feb. 2026, 14:37
![This image provided by the transport ministry shows a Kona Electric model subject to a recall over a possible fire risk. [YONHAP]](https://koreaseafood.online/data/photo/2026/02/25/cd5f5dc0-c903-4c19-b319-28fc4961959e.jpg)
This image provided by the transport ministry shows a Kona Electric model subject to a recall over a possible fire risk. [YONHAP]
Hyundai Motor, Kia and BMW Korea will voluntarily recall 107,158 vehicles across 37 models due to manufacturing defects that could pose fire risks, the transport ministry said Wednesday.
According to the ministry, 37,690 units of four Hyundai models, including the Kona Electric, are subject to corrective measures over a battery management system (BMS) software issue, which could prevent the early detection of fire risks.
Kia will recall 1,590 units of the Niro EV over the same BMS software issue.
Separately, BMW Korea will recall 67,878 vehicles across 32 models, including the 520i and 320i, over defective starter motor components that could lead to possible fires.
Yonhap
with the Korea JoongAng Daily
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