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Hyundai Leads Recall of 179,880 Vehicles Over Software Flaws

2/12/2026

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Hyundai Motor will recall 36,603 Porter II Electric trucks due to a software error affecting brake function.
On February 11, South Korea’s Transport Ministry reported that Hyundai, BMW Korea, and Kia are recalling a total of 179,880 vehicles for software-related defects.
Hyundai will also address issues in 39,148 vehicles across 20 models, including the Grandeur and Sonata sedans.
BMW Korea is recalling 9,914 vehicles, including the i5 eDrive40, for air-conditioning system defects.
Kia will recall 25,078 Bongo III electric trucks for brake-related software issues and an additional 69,137 vehicles across 16 models starting February 17.

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Hyundai Motor will recall 36,603 Porter II Electric trucks due to a software error affecting brake function.
On February 11, South Korea’s Transport Ministry reported that Hyundai, BMW Korea, and Kia are recalling a total of 179,880 vehicles for software-related defects.
Hyundai will also address issues in 39,148 vehicles across 20 models, including the Grandeur and Sonata sedans.
BMW Korea is recalling 9,914 vehicles, including the i5 eDrive40, for air-conditioning system defects.
Kia will recall 25,078 Bongo III electric trucks for brake-related software issues and an additional 69,137 vehicles across 16 models starting February 17.