KIA SPORTAGE 2016: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 22V051000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| KIA | SPORTAGE | 2016 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2022-04-26 | 2022-02-02 | 2022-02-03 |
Production Dates: 2010-12-30 - 2017-09-05
Manufacturers Involved: Kia America, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: SC227
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 126747
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Kia Motors America "Kia" is recalling certain 2016-2018 K900 and 2014-2016 Sportage vehicles. The Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit "HECU" module could malfunction and cause an electrical short, which could result in an engine compartment fire.
An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will install a new fuse for the HECU circuit board, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 22, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC227.
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.
