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2017-2021 Kia Cadenza and Kia Sportage recall: control unit/module

Kia Motors America reported this safety recall on March 4, 2021. It covers about 379,931 vehicles.

vehicles affected
379,931
reported
Mar 4, 2021
owners notified
Apr 30, 2021
related complaints
62

Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module

What is wrong
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.
Risk
An engine compartment fire can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
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.

Recall number 21V137000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 62 complaints about brakes problems.

2017 Kia Cadenza2018 Kia Cadenza2019 Kia Cadenza2018 Kia Sportage2019 Kia Sportage2020 Kia Sportage2021 Kia Sportage

Questions about recall 21V137000

Is there a recall on the 2017-2021 Kia Cadenza and Kia Sportage control unit/module?

Yes. Recall 21V137000, reported on March 4, 2021, covers about 379,931 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 21V137000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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