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Hyundai, Kia EV SUVs Face Ongoing Reliability Glitches

7/14/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Consumers report lingering reliability glitches in new Hyundai and Kia electric SUVs.
The author’s 2024 Kia EV9 and Hyundai Ioniq 5 in Michigan required battery-coolant replacement, 12 V battery fixes, and seat-mechanism repairs after dealership service.
Industry data show only 0.3 % of EV batteries have been replaced since 2022.
Owners report slow dealer responses and consider lemon-law protections despite the low replacement rate.

History

Historical Context

In 2011 Nissan recalled about 2,000 Leaf EVs after NHTSA identified battery-cooling failures, spending roughly $45 million on repairs. The incident, alongside the agency’s 2011 Volt safety investigation, highlighted the need for robust cooling and warranty policies. Today Hyundai and Kia EV SUVs face similar coolant-replacement issues, reviving those early EV safety debates.

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Story summary

Consumers report lingering reliability glitches in new Hyundai and Kia electric SUVs.
The author’s 2024 Kia EV9 and Hyundai Ioniq 5 in Michigan required battery-coolant replacement, 12 V battery fixes, and seat-mechanism repairs after dealership service.
Industry data show only 0.3 % of EV batteries have been replaced since 2022.
Owners report slow dealer responses and consider lemon-law protections despite the low replacement rate.

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