Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module
Manufacturer
Kia Motors America
Vehicles affected
126,747
Reported to NHTSA
2022-02-02
Owners notified
2022-04-26
Defect 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.
Safety risk
An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Optima, 2012-2017 Sorento and 2011-2018 Sportage vehicles that previously received an engine replacement under recall number 17V-224, warranty, or the Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS) Product Improvement Campaign. The high pressure fuel pipe that connects to the fuel pump outlet may have been damaged, misaligned or improperly torqued during the engine replacement procedure, possibly causing a fuel leak.
Safety risk
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Manufacturer remedy
Kia has notified owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the fuel pipe, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 17, 2019. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC172.
Owner complaints
A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.
Component
Complaints
Median mileage
Engine
62
84,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic
30
—
Unknown or other
18
60,000 mi
Electrical system
16
60,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system
9
60,000 mi
Power train
8
145,000 mi
Service brakes
7
55,000 mi
Vehicle speed control
7
19,000 mi
Air bags
5
19,500 mi
Steering
4
15,900 mi
Structure: body
4
35,000 mi
Exterior lighting
3
36,900 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor
2
106,000 mi
Seat belts
2
19,500 mi
Visibility/wiper
2
6,500 mi
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers
1
—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: oil/lubrication: pressure/temperature sensor
1
120,000 mi
Forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control
1
—
Seats
1
35,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module
1
—
Suspension
1
—
Visibility
1
70,025 mi
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior
1
—
Wheels
1
15,900 mi
The 2015 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 2017 model has about a third 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.
