Hyundai/Kia Engine Fire Issues

[sj71106]

Hi all,

I am getting a telluride this weekend. A friend forwarded an article about massive recalls in certain vehicles made by these two brands. I believe the Telluride is not one of these vehicles.
The article mentions the Theta 2 engine possibly being a cause. Or something with the gas line position.

If anyone Has anymore details, could you share? We have a baby on the way and this story just spooked me a little.

Thanks all. This forum has been a huge help.

 

[Husker Soze]

It's probably related to this segment....

 

[sj71106]

It's probably related to this segment....

Yep, I believe so. So the Telluride engine is different from all of these? At least I believe it is.

 

[2020Telly]

Yep, I believe so. So the Telluride engine is different from all of these? At least I believe it is.

That’s correct. The theta engine was a smaller 4 cylinder that had design flaws possibly because it was built by committee between Hyundai, Chrysler and Mitsubishi motors.

The lambda II GDI engine in the Telluride is much larger 6 cylinder 3.8L and has proven to be more reliable and fuel efficient.

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[ksyrah]

Hi all,

I am getting a telluride this weekend. A friend forwarded an article about massive recalls in certain vehicles made by these two brands. I believe the Telluride is not one of these vehicles.
The article mentions the Theta 2 engine possibly being a cause. Or something with the gas line position.

If anyone Has anymore details, could you share? We have a baby on the way and this story just spooked me a little.

Thanks all. This forum has been a huge help.

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