KIA CADENZA 2020: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

General Information

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

Summary

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."

Consequence

Rear power windows that operate unexpectedly can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

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.

Notes

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.