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(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.
