KIA K900, Sportage (2014-2018): Service brakes, hydraulic
Recall 22V051000 · Feb 2, 2022 · Kia Motors America
126,747
vehicles affected
126,747
vehicles affected
Owners are told to park these vehicles outside, away from buildings, until they are repaired.
Facts
- Recall number
- 22V051000
- Date
- Feb 2, 2022
- Maker
- Kia Motors America
- Units affected
- 126,747
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Service brakes, hydraulic > Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip > Control unit/module
- Model years
- 2014-2018
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
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.
What can happen
An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 6 model years in all
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 22V051000?
2 models: Kia K900 (2016-2018), Kia Sportage (2014-2016), about 126,747 vehicles in all.
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.
What can happen?
An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.