Kia Motors America is recalling certain 2020 Cadenza vehicles
— Recall Campaign #22V022000
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2020 Cadenza vehicles. The rear power windows can be operated by the driver's power window main switch after the ignition has been turned off and a front door is opened. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 118, "Power-Operated Window Systems."
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 451 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
22V022000
| Manufacturer: | Kia America, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | January 21, 2022 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 22V022000 |
| Units affected: | 451 |
- Description:
- Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2020 Cadenza vehicles. The rear power windows can be operated by the driver's power window main switch after the ignition has been turned off and a front door is opened. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 118, "Power-Operated Window Systems."
- Consequeces:
- Rear power windows that operate unexpectedly can increase the risk of injury.
- Corrective action:
- Dealers will update the Driver Door Module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 8, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC225.
- 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.nhtsa.gov.