KIA SPORTAGE 2018: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 21V137000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| KIA | SPORTAGE | 2018 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2021-04-30 | 2021-03-04 | 2021-03-05 |
Production Dates: 2010-12-30 - 2017-09-05
Manufacturers Involved: Kia America, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: SC206
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 379931
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Kia Motors America "Kia" is recalling certain 2017-2021 Sportage and Cadenza vehicles. The electrical circuit in the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit "HECU" may short-circuit, which can cause a fire in the engine compartment.
An engine compartment fire can increase the risk of injury.
Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures as a precaution until the recall repair is complete. Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace certain fuses in the electrical junction box. Vehicles equipped with an electronic parking brake "EPB" will also receive a HECU software update. Repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on April 30, 2021. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC206.
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.
