Kia recalling quarter-million cars with fuel tanks that could melt, feds say
Kia is recalling roughly a quarter-million K5 sedans with a defect that could lead their fuel tanks to melt, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says.
Watch CBS News
Kia is recalling roughly a quarter-million K5 sedans with a defect that could lead their fuel tanks to melt, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says.
The affected vehicles are the Kia Niro from 2023-2025, Niro EV from 2023-2025 and the Niro plug-in hybrid from 2023-2025.
Car dealers will inspect and replace the control unit and a fuse if needed, as well as update software.
Kia is advising Telluride owners to park their vehicle outside because of fire concerns with the SUV's power seat controls.
Justice Department accuses Hyundai Capital America of failing to obtain court orders before repossessing service members' cars.
The Kia EV9 large electric SUV won the 2024 North American Utility of the Year award, while the Toyota Prius hybrid took the top car honors, and Ford's Super Duty pickup won the truck award.
Kia and Hyundai are advising motorists to park affected models outside after a rash of fires linked to faulty brakes.
Hyundai and Kia are recalling nearly 3.4 million vehicles in the U.S. and telling owners to park them outside due to the risk of engine compartment fires.
Mounting clips on vehicle's rear-view camera may unexpectedly break, increasing the risk of crash.
The Dodge muscle car topped the HLDI's list of top 20 most frequently stolen cars, beating out Kia thefts, despite viral trend.
Videos on social media show how to easily hot-wire the vehicles, many of which lack anti-theft engine immobilizers.
The companies are recalling more than 550,000 vehicles that could catch fire while parked or driven.
The Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services (DIFS) says insurers must offer auto insurance for all eligible Michigan drivers after some companies said they would temporarily halt writing new policies for certain Kia and Hyundai vehicles.
Authorities say videos on the social media platform may have led to multiple car accidents and eight fatalities.
Two insurance giants decided not to write new policies for certain makes and models of Kia and Hyundai vehicles.
Two teens, ages 16, are facing charges in connection with the shooting of another teen at The Mall at Partridge Creek in Clinton Township.
Signature gatherers are out in Michigan communities in full force as campaigns work to meet the criteria they need to appear on the ballot.
The U.S. and Canada men's hockey teams are moving on to the semifinals at the Winter Olympics.
Authorities say there are no reported fatalities, and all of the employees have been accounted for.
Two men found unconscious in a home on Tuesday in St. Clair County have died from hydrogen sulfide exposure, the sheriff's office says.
Police say the bodies were found in the basement of a home in the 3100 block of Edsel Street near Francis Avenue.
Detroit Police Chief Todd Bettison says the two incidents happened in the last few months, on Dec. 16, 2025, and Feb. 9, 2026.
No vehicles were involved in the derailment, and no injuries have been reported, police said.
Two teens, ages 16, are facing charges in connection with the shooting of another teen at The Mall at Partridge Creek in Clinton Township.
An 18-year-old was arrested after allegedly kidnapping his 12-year-old brother along with his mother during a domestic incident, according to Michigan State Police.
Union Vice President Laura Dickerson confirmed that the worker, TJ Sabula, "has no discipline on his record."
Some General Motors employees are taken aback by this year's profit-sharing checks, with it being $4,000 less than the previous one.
While many assume a "harsh" winter, or this bone-chilling, sustained cold, is the enemy of asphalt, the real culprit is temperature fluctuation.
In Metro Detroit, drivers are paying about $2.90 per gallon, which is 2 cents less than last week and 29 cents less than at the same time last year.
The winter storm that brought snow to Southeast Michigan on Sunday didn't stop car enthusiasts from leaving their homes for the final day of the 2026 Detroit Auto Show.
Warner Bros. Discovery said that Paramount Skydance is considering enhancing its buyout offer for the entertainment company.
Robert Duvall was in such classics as "The Godfather," "To Kill a Mockingbird," "M*A*S*H," "The Great Santini" and "Tender Mercies."
"Dawson's Creek" and "Varsity Blues" star James Van Der Beek has died at 48 years old.
For the first time, a major U.S. automaker is putting a team up against the European giants of Formula One. Can Cadillac be a contender?
The 31-year-old Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny took the stage on Sunday dressed in all white, donning a jersey with his last name, Ocasio, and the number 64.
Brad Reese claims Hershey is cutting costs by relying on cheaper ingredients, risking the Reese's brand.
The wreck of the stone-hauling vessel is in the same area where the founder of the Cleveland Underwater Explorers died in 2024.
The series of strikes brought the death toll to at least 145 people since the administration began targeting the small vessels since September.
Two Michigan legislators got the chance to tour an ICE detention facility in northern Michigan on Tuesday, and now they are sharing what is happening behind those doors.
Rahm Emanuel, former mayor of Chicago and White House Chief of Staff for Barack Obama spoke to members of Detroit's Economic Club on Tuesday at the Masonic Temple.
Michigan lawmakers required schools to adopt a cardiac emergency response plan for the current school year if the Legislature appropriated "sufficient funds," but funding wasn't dedicated in the education budget.
What started as food poisoning for a young boy in Clinton Township turned into years of organ failure.
Officials announced eligibility for mothers and babies in the city of Detroit.
Two Metro Detroit representatives are among those sponsoring a bill that calls for a 32% tax on any wireless device purchased for someone age 17 and younger.
The Oakland Community Health Network will now be taking over that responsibility amidst a financial dispute between the two organizations.
The U.S. and Canada men's hockey teams are moving on to the semifinals at the Winter Olympics.
The Michigan native will stay on the team until a successor is hired, the team says.
A Washtenaw County judge on Tuesday granted a motion for an evidentiary hearing for ex-Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore, saying that prosecutors made an omission.
Lucas Raymond of the Detroit Red Wings was Sweden's best player and perhaps one of the best in the entire men's hockey tournament at the Milan Cortina Olympics.
Mikaela Shiffrin, who is the winningest athlete on the World Cup circuit, has now failed to win a medal in eight straight Olympic events since the 2018 Winter Games in PyeongChang.
Claressa Shields talks about giving back to the community and her efforts to increase equity for women in sports.
The roundtable discusses the impact of the high-profile game for advertisers, including Detroit-based Rocket and Redfin.
Could a new entertainment tax and a new sales tax be ahead for the Motor City?
As the 2026 Detroit Auto Show wraps up Sunday, the roundtable discusses the signature event and standout moments from the past two weeks.
Penske and Reuss address a wide range of critical issues for Detroit, Michigan and the nation.
Dense fog continues tonight and tomorrow with more rain showers on the way.
Three people were taken to a hospital on Wednesday after a gas explosion in Ypsilanti Township at a manufacturing facility.
Detroit police are investigating after the bodies of three men were found in the basement of a home on Wednesday afternoon.
It is Day 5 (Feb. 18) of the partial government shutdown as lawmakers continue to fight over ICE reforms
Rocket Mortgage is expanding a program to help more people become homeowners.