2018 KIA SPORTAGE RECALL - #21V137000
RECALL FOR SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC : ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP : CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
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.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2018 KIA SPORTAGE |
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| Manufacturer |
Kia Motors America |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/1900 - 1/1/1900 |
| Recalled on |
3/5/2021 |
| Influenced by |
Kia Motors America |
| Owners Notified on |
4/30/2021 |
| # Affected |
379,931 |
| Recalled for |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
An engine compartment fire can increase the risk of injury. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| Notes |
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. |
| See also |
2018 KIA SPORTAGE Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, DELIVERY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
2018 KIA SPORTAGE Recall for ENGINE
2018 KIA SPORTAGE Recall for TRAILER HITCHES
2018 KIA SPORTAGE Recall for TRAILER HITCHES
2018 KIA SPORTAGE Recall for TRAILER HITCHES
2018 KIA SPORTAGE Recall for TRAILER HITCHES
2018 KIA SPORTAGE Recall for TRAILER HITCHES
2018 KIA SPORTAGE Recall for TRAILER HITCHES
2018 KIA SPORTAGE Recall for TRAILER HITCHES
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