Kia, Ford, Porsche and others to recall 75,000 vehicles

Kia, Ford, Porsche and three other automakers will voluntarily recall over 75,000 vehicles due to defective components.

Porsche's Tycan [YONHAP]

Kia, Ford, Porsche and three other automakers will voluntarily recall over 75,000 vehicles due to defective components, the Transport Ministry said Thursday.

The companies, which also include Hyundai Motor, BMW Korea, and Mercedes-Benz Korea, are recalling a combined 75,348 units of 24 different models, the ministry said in a statement.

Kia will recall 26,408 Mohave SUV models for defective parts in the ceiling, and Ford will recall 25,687 vehicles of its Aviator, Explorer and Corsair models due to software errors in the 360-degree camera system.

Porsche is set to recall 970 Taycans in China due to battery issues, following a similar measure in China.

Hyundai's Pavise midsize truck and two other vehicle models totaling 16,967 units will undergo corrective measures due to manufacturing defects in the alternator.

Officials added that 5,122 units of 13 other car models, including BMW's 740i, failed to meet safety standards in their advanced steering assist systems.

BY PARK EUN-JEE, YONHAP [park.eunjee@joongang.co.kr]