KIA CADENZA 2020: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 22V022000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| KIA | CADENZA | 2020 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2022-03-08 | 2022-01-21 | 2022-01-24 |
Manufacturers Involved: Kia America, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: SC225
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 451
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 118
Kia Motors America "Kia" is recalling certain 2020 Cadenza vehicles. The rear power windows can be operated by the driver's power window main switch after the ignition has been turned off and a front door is opened. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 118, "Power-Operated Window Systems."
Rear power windows that operate unexpectedly can increase the risk of injury.
Dealers will update the Driver Door Module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 8, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC225.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
