Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module
Manufacturer
Kia Motors America
Vehicles affected
379,931
Reported to NHTSA
2021-03-04
Owners notified
2021-04-30
Defect 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.
Safety risk
An engine compartment fire can increase the risk of injury.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Manufacturer
Kia Motors America
Vehicles affected
47
Reported to NHTSA
2017-03-16
Owners notified
2017-04-17
Defect description
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017 Cadenza vehicles. The brake vacuum hose on the affected vehicles may kink, reducing braking performance.
Safety risk
Reduced braking performance can lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake vacuum hose, replacing it as necessary, free charge. The recall began on April 17, 2017. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC146.
Owner complaints
A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.
Component
Complaints
Median mileage
Engine
18
35,000 mi
Electrical system
8
3,000 mi
Unknown or other
8
13,888 mi
Fuel/propulsion system
6
3,100 mi
Air bags
3
10,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic
3
165,000 mi
Steering
3
165,000 mi
Wheels
3
22,500 mi
Seat belts
2
60,000 mi
Service brakes
2
14,000 mi
Suspension
2
17,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling
1
35,000 mi
Tires
1
22,500 mi
Vehicle speed control: cruise control
1
10,000 mi
The 2016 model has 3 times as many complaints as this one. The 2018 model has 5 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.
Open investigations
An investigation is not a recall. It indicates that NHTSA is currently evaluating an alleged defect but has not reached a final determination.
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Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module
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.