4 carmakers to recall over 210,000 vehicles for faulty parts

The logo of Kia Motors is seen in this Feb. 4, 2022 photo. Yonhap

Hyundai Motor, Kia, Mercedes-Benz Korea and Porsche Korea will recall more than 210,000 vehicles due to faulty components, the transport ministry said Wednesday.

The four companies are voluntarily recalling a total of 213,792 units of 24 different models, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport said in a statement.

The problems that prompted the recall include faulty turn signal lights in Hyundai's Tucson SUV, a faulty oil pump controlling system in Kia's K5 sedan, and software problems in the rear radar controlling system in Mercedes-Benz's E250 sedan, it said.

Vehicle owners can check the government's homepage at www.car.go.kr or call 080-357-2500 to see if their vehicles are subject to the recall, the ministry said. (Yonhap)