KIA SORENTO 2009: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 20V088000

Make Model Year
KIA SORENTO 2009
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2020-06-05 2020-02-14 2020-02-18

Production Dates: 2006-06-15 - 2008-12-15

Manufacturers Involved: Kia America, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: SC186

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 228829

Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report

Summary

Kia Motors America "Kia" is recalling certain 2006-2010 Sedona and 2007-2009 Sorento vehicles. Moisture may enter the Anti-lock Brake "ABS" Module and result in an electrical short.

Consequence

An electrical short within the ABS Module may cause an engine compartment fire, even when the vehicle is turned off, increasing the risk of an injury.

Remedy

Kia will notify owners, and dealers will install a relay in the main junction box to prevent power from being directed to the HECU when the vehicle's ignition switch is turned off, free of charge. The recall began June 5, 2020. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC186.

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.safercar.gov.