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As if they haven't had an eventful year yet, Kia and Hyundai owners are facing even more issues affecting their cars. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced on Sept. 27 that the South Korean automakers are recalling more than three million vehicles in the United States due to the risk of fires originating in the engine compartment. Hyundai's recall affects more than 1.6 million vehicles spanning across several model years and models including the 2011-2015 Elantra, Genesis Coupe, Sonata Hybrid, 2012-2015 Accent, Azera, Veloster, 2013-2015 Elantra Coupe, Santa Fe, 2014-2015 Equus, 2010-2012 Veracruz, 2010-2013 Tucson, 2015 Tucson Fuel Cell, and the 2013 Santa Fe Sport.