Hyundai, Kia Tell Owners of Nearly 485,000 Recalled Vehicles To Park Outside Due to Fire Risk

(Left) The logo of Kia Motors in Seoul, South Korea, on Dec. 13, 2017. (AP Photo); (Right) The Hyundai logo displayed on a brand new Hyundai Santa Fe SUV at a Hyundai dealership in Colma, Calif., on April 7, 2017. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images

Hyundai and Kia are urging customers of nearly 485,000 recalled vehicles to park outside and away from other vehicles or structures due to a risk of fire, even when engines are turned off.

According to a statement from National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the two Korean automakers have identified an increased risk of an engine compartment fire.