KIA Sedona, Sorento (2006-2010): Electrical system
Recall 20V088000 · Feb 14, 2020 · Kia Motors America
228,829
vehicles affected
228,829
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 20V088000
- Date
- Feb 14, 2020
- Maker
- Kia Motors America
- Units affected
- 228,829
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Electrical system; Service brakes, hydraulic > Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip > Control unit/module
- Model years
- 2006-2010
- Started by
- The safety regulator
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2006-2010 Sedona and 2007-2009 Sorento vehicles. Moisture may enter the Anti-lock Brake (ABS) Module and result in an electrical short.
What can happen
An electrical short within the ABS Module may cause an engine compartment fire, even when the vehicle is turned off, increasing the risk of an injury.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will install a relay in the main junction box to prevent power from being directed to the HECU when the vehicle's ignition switch is turned off, free of charge. The recall began June 5, 2020. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC186.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 8 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 20V088000?
2 models: Kia Sedona (2006-2010), Kia Sorento (2007-2009), about 228,829 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 20V088000?
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will install a relay in the main junction box to prevent power from being directed to the HECU when the vehicle's ignition switch is turned off, free of charge. The recall began June 5, 2020. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is.
What can happen?
An electrical short within the ABS Module may cause an engine compartment fire, even when the vehicle is turned off, increasing the risk of an 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.