Not cyber related, but SAFETY related.
Today Hyundai and Kia are recalling some models due to fire danger.
Until the repairs affected owners are advised to park affected vehicles outside and away from structures.
The affected list includes:
Hyundai
2023 Tucson, Sonata, Elantra, and Kona models.
2023 and 2024 Palisade
Kia
2023 Soul and Sportage
2023 and 2024 Seltos models
Hyundai owners should be notified by letter beginning September 25.
Kia owners should be notified beginning September 28.
The problem cited as overheating of the electronic controller in the oil pumps.
Owners may notice varied warning lights, vehicle entering "limp home mode" (ok, maby cyber related), engine does not turn off, smoke from engine compartment, or vehicle is inoperative.
Cited the Idle Stop & Go oil pump, which saves fuel by automatically shutting down the engine while the vehicle is at a standstill.
