Hyundai and Kia are recalling 1.4 million cars and SUVs in the U.S., and Canada because the engines can fail and stall.
The recall covers some of the Korean automakers’ most popular models including 2013 and 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport and Sonata midsize cars. Also covered are Kia Optima midsize cars from 2011 through 2014, Kia Sportage from 2011 through 2013 and Kia Sorento from 2012 through 2014.
All have either 2-Liter or 2.4-Liter engines. The U.S. engines were made at the Hyundai’s engine plant in Alabama.