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NHTSARecalled Feb 2, 2022 · #22V051000

Engine Compartment Fire

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect, Fire risk when parked

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Description

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. An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

Product details

Product
  • Engine Compartment Fire
  • 2014-2016 Sportage
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Kia America, Inc.
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

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.

View the official CPSC notice