Kia recalling quarter-million cars with fuel tanks that could melt, feds say
Kia is recalling roughly a quarter-million K5 sedans with a defect that could lead their fuel tanks to melt, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says.
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Kia is recalling roughly a quarter-million K5 sedans with a defect that could lead their fuel tanks to melt, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says.
The affected vehicles are the Kia Niro from 2023-2025, Niro EV from 2023-2025 and the Niro plug-in hybrid from 2023-2025.
Car dealers will inspect and replace the control unit and a fuse if needed, as well as update software.
Kia is advising Telluride owners to park their vehicle outside because of fire concerns with the SUV's power seat controls.
Justice Department accuses Hyundai Capital America of failing to obtain court orders before repossessing service members' cars.
The Kia EV9 large electric SUV won the 2024 North American Utility of the Year award, while the Toyota Prius hybrid took the top car honors, and Ford's Super Duty pickup won the truck award.
Kia and Hyundai are advising motorists to park affected models outside after a rash of fires linked to faulty brakes.
Hyundai and Kia are recalling nearly 3.4 million vehicles in the U.S. and telling owners to park them outside due to the risk of engine compartment fires.
Mounting clips on vehicle's rear-view camera may unexpectedly break, increasing the risk of crash.
The Dodge muscle car topped the HLDI's list of top 20 most frequently stolen cars, beating out Kia thefts, despite viral trend.
Videos on social media show how to easily hot-wire the vehicles, many of which lack anti-theft engine immobilizers.
The companies are recalling more than 550,000 vehicles that could catch fire while parked or driven.
The Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services (DIFS) says insurers must offer auto insurance for all eligible Michigan drivers after some companies said they would temporarily halt writing new policies for certain Kia and Hyundai vehicles.
Authorities say videos on the social media platform may have led to multiple car accidents and eight fatalities.
Two insurance giants decided not to write new policies for certain makes and models of Kia and Hyundai vehicles.
Oakland County officials say medical debt impacts approximately 114,000 county residents.
A woman whose remains were found in 1977 in California has been identified as a Michigan native, with her death considered a homicide.
Iranian state media said there was no "direct or indirect communication" with President Trump.
The Trump administration began deploying U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents to some of the busiest airports in the country Monday morning.
A fatal crash happened on I-96 after a passerby had taken two children, ages 4 and 8, out of a disabled car, but the driver was still inside.
The Trump administration began deploying U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents to some of the busiest airports in the country Monday morning.
Gas prices in Michigan are up 33 cents per gallon as compared to a week ago, AAA-The Auto Club Group says.
A woman whose remains were found in 1977 in California has been identified as a Michigan native, with her death considered a homicide.
Two pilots were killed and dozens of people injured at New York's LaGuardia Airport late Sunday night when an arriving Air Canada Express plane and fire and rescue vehicle collided, authorities said.
Oakland County officials say medical debt impacts approximately 114,000 county residents.
Cities in Michigan lose big tax revenue from pollution-control tax breaks, and many do not track what they give up.
Gas prices are currently hovering just below $4 a gallon in much of Michgan, AAA says.
Henry Ford introduced the moving assembly line, a system that reshaped industrial production and helped make automobiles more accessible to the public.
A $4.3 billion investment is going toward a battery cell manufacturing plant in Lansing, Michigan, to provide Tesla with prismatic battery cells.
The United Auto Workers says that Detroit Diesel is adding a third shift, recalling laid-off workers and hiring dozens more people.
It's a sign that Metro Detroiters are ready to say goodbye to winter and welcome spring, and the Marche du Nain Rouge is a feast for the eyes.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
Afroman spoke to CBS News after he won the case, which tested the limits of parody and the license artists can take in social commentary directed at public figures.
Short film director Sam Davis gave a shout out to his Michigan hometown when accepting an Oscar award on Sunday.
The film follows CBS News correspondent Steve Hartman and photographer Lou Bopp through their seven-year journey to document the toll of America's school shooting epidemic.
The Trump administration began deploying U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents to some of the busiest airports in the country Monday morning.
Two pilots were killed and dozens of people injured at New York's LaGuardia Airport late Sunday night when an arriving Air Canada Express plane and fire and rescue vehicle collided, authorities said.
President Trump said Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents will assist TSA agents at airports as delays and security staffing shortages continue to worsen.
TSA representatives say employees are trying to figure out how to feed their families and keep the lights on at home.
Police found that five Barbie packages containing fentanyl were sold. They have all been recovered.
Oakland County officials say medical debt impacts approximately 114,000 county residents.
A measles outbreak continues to expand in Southeast Michigan, with a fourth suspected case now reported in Washtenaw County.
Michigan health officials have identified a measles outbreak in Washtenaw County after three linked cases were reported since March 12.
Legislation is pending in Lansing that is intended to prohibit the sale or distribution of a substance called kratom.
A new report says Michigan should invest in primary care doctors to ease a severe shortage of physicians that has led to long wait times, higher costs and missed care.
Olivia Olson had all 27 of her points in the second half and Syla Swords bounced back from a slow start to score 26 and help second-seeded Michigan rout short-handed N.C. State.
Western Michigan has hired Kahil Fennell away from Texas-Rio Grande Valley to be its men's basketball coach.
Kim Barnes Arico has turned Michigan's women's basketball into a consistently winning program for the first time in school history.
Michigan State has advanced to the Sweet 16 for the 17th time under coach Tom Izzo, beating Louisville 77-69 on in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.
Yaxel Lendeborg punctuated his 25-point outing with a massive dunk in transition, and the Midwest Region's top-seeded Michigan advanced to the Sweet 16 with a 95-72 win over Saint Louis in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.
Dave Coulter updates Oakland County's move to its new offices in downtown Pontiac and when that might take place.
Gardner White opened doors in Detroit in 1912, and the retailer continues to expand with nine new stores planned this year.
Rose talks about a new TV series being filmed in Detroit called "South West High," which revolves around a fictional high school in the Motor City.
As Women's History Month kicks off, Donna Murray-Brown, the new president and CEO of Inforum, appears on Michigan Matters.
Penske, a business and racing legend, turns 89 on Feb. 20 and is celebrating his 60th year in racing during 2026.
As the partial government shutdown continues, some Transportation Security Administration workers across the U.S. have called out over missed paychecks. Long lines have grown at some airports, but locally, the Detroit Metro Airport seems to be the opposite.
According to Detroit folklore, the Nain Rouge ("Red Dwarf") cursed the city after founder Antoine de la Mothe Cadillac attacked the creature in 1701. The annual Marche du Nain Rouge celebrates the legend with a costumed parade.
The Lebanese American Community in Metro Detroit gathered for an event to support friends and family home in Lebanon, offering prayers and raising money to help those in need.
Detroit police said they were looking for a woman who was last seen Saturday at Hollywood Casino. She was reported found on Monday morning.
Good morning Fam! Happy Monday, expecting a few scattered snow showers today, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. North northwest wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Warming by mid week.