Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 22V022000

Electrical system: software

Kia Motors America filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2022-01-21.

Recall campaignNHTSA 22V022000

Electrical system: software

Component
Electrical system: software
Manufacturer
Kia Motors America
Vehicles affected
451
Reported to NHTSA
2022-01-21
Owners notified
2022-03-08

Defect 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."

Safety risk

Rear power windows that operate unexpectedly can increase the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Scope of coverage

1 model year.

ModelYears on record
Kia Cadenza2020

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.