2014-2018 Kia K900 and Kia Sportage recall: control unit/module
Kia Motors America reported this safety recall on February 2, 2022. It covers about 126,747 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 126,747
- reported
- Feb 2, 2022
- owners notified
- Apr 26, 2022
- related complaints
- 96
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 22V051000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 96 complaints about brakes problems.
Questions about recall 22V051000
Is there a recall on the 2014-2018 Kia K900 and Kia Sportage control unit/module?
Yes. Recall 22V051000, reported on February 2, 2022, covers about 126,747 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 22V051000?
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.
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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