Park Outside: Kia Recalls SUVs Again for Risk of Engine Fire

Park Outside: Kia Recalls SUVs Again for Risk of Engine Fire
The company logo shines off the hood of a 2021 K5 sedan on display in the Kia exhibit at the Denver auto show in downtown Denver on Sept. 17, 2021. David Zalubowski/AP Photo
The Associated Press
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Kia is telling owners of nearly 72,000 older Sportage small SUVs in the United States to park them outdoors and away from structures after getting reports of more engine fires.

It’s the second time that Sportages from the 2008 and 2009 model years have been recalled due to fire risks that apparently can start near a hydraulic engine control device.