By Paris Lewbel

INDIANAPOLIS — After 500,000 Kia and Hyundai vehicles were recalled earlier this year, one Indianapolis man is still wondering why his vehicle caught fire and wasn’t recalled.

In December on Interstate-65, David Hollis’ 2014 Kia Soul with a 2.0-liter engine caught on fire. The recall only included 2014 Kia Souls with a 1.6-liter engine.

Kia and Hyundai vehicles have been bursting into flames from coast to coast — including on that killed Carol Nash’s son in 2017 near Cincinnati.

“I ran to the car and it was so hot, I couldn’t get him out of the car without probably killing myself,” Nash said.

The Center for Auto Safety says they believe about 5 million vehicles need to be addressed. So far, only about 500,000 Kia and Hyundai vehicles have been recalled…

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