Hyundai and Kia are issuing recalls for more than 600,000 vehicles in Canada. Hyundai’s recall affects 326,942 vehicles in Canada, while Kia Canada’s recall affects 276,225 vehicles. The affected car models in Canada include Hyundai Accent, Elantra, Equus, Genesis Coupe, Santa Fe, Tucson, and Veracruz, while affected Kia models include Borregos, Cadenzas, Fortes, Optimas, Rios, Rondos, Sorrentos, Souls, and Sportages. Both Hyundai and Kia have also initiated a recall of nearly 3.4 million vehicles in the US, advising owners to park their vehicles outside due to the risk of engine compartment fires. The recall includes various car and SUV models produced between 2010 and 2019, including Hyundai’s Santa Fe SUV and Kia’s Sorrento SUV. The recalls come after the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration revealed that the anti-lock brake control module can develop fluid leaks, leading to electrical shorts that may ignite a fire while the vehicles are parked or in operation. Owners are recommended to park their vehicles outdoors and away from structures until the necessary repairs are completed. Dealers will replace the anti-lock brake fuse at no cost to the owners. Hyundai plans to notify owners starting on November 21, while Kia’s notification date is November 14. Hyundai has reported 21 fires and 22 “thermal incidents” involving smoke, burning, and melting of parts in the affected vehicles in the US, while Kia has reported 10 fires and incidents of melting. However, both automakers stated that owners can continue to drive their vehicles, and no accidents or injuries related to the issue have been reported. Hyundai explained that the O-ring in the anti-lock brake motor shaft may lose sealing strength over time, resulting in leaks, while the new fuse is designed to limit the operating current of the brake module. Kia mentioned that an engine compartment fire could occur in the brake control unit area due to an electrical short circuit that leads to excessive current. The exact cause of the short circuit remains unknown, and no accidents or injuries have been reported.