Hyundai issues recall for 2017 Ionic hybrids, Kia recalls 2017 Niro hybrids.

Consumer Reports (5/10, 14.13M) reports that Hyundai will be recalling 27,029 of its 2017 Ionic hybrids, and Kia will be issuing a recall of 10,156 of its 2017 Niro hybrids.

        Cars (5/10, 931K) reports that the reason for the Hyundai recall is the discovery that the “hydraulic clutch actuator (HCA) inner oil seal may leak” which may result in an electrical short and lead to a fire. Cars advises owners to call the automaker and the NHTSA.

        Cars (5/10, 931K) reports that the Kia recall was also an HCA related issue. Cars says that owners of the Kia vehicle will be notified by the company by June 15, and they should call the automaker and the NHTSA.

        ConsumerAffairs (5/10, 123K) also reports on the Hyundai recall.