2017 Kia Sportage | 2017 Kia Cadenza | 2018 Kia Sportage | 2018 Kia Cadenza | 2019 Kia Sportage | 2019 Kia Cadenza | 2020 Kia Sportage | 2021 Kia Sportage — Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module
Published March 5, 2021 · Recall initiated: March 4, 2021
Summary
NHTSA records recall 21V137000, published March 5, 2021 and initiated March 4, 2021. Recalling firm: Kia America, Inc.; 2017 Kia Sportage | 2017 Kia Cadenza | 2018 Kia Sportage | 2018 Kia Cadenza | 2019 Kia Sportage | 2019 Kia Cadenza | 2020 Kia Sportage | 2021 Kia Sportage — Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- KIA
- Model
- SPORTAGE
- Manufacturer
- Kia America, Inc.
- Lot
- 2017 KIA SPORTAGE | 2017 KIA CADENZA | 2018 KIA SPORTAGE | 2018 KIA CADENZA | 2019 KIA SPORTAGE | 2019 KIA CADENZA | 2020 KIA SPORTAGE | 2021 KIA SPORTAGE
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2017 Kia Sportage | 2017 Kia Cadenza | 2018 Kia Sportage | 2018 Kia Cadenza | 2019 Kia Sportage | 2019 Kia Cadenza | 2020 Kia Sportage | 2021 Kia Sportage — Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 21V137000 on March 5, 2021. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: KIA. Model: SPORTAGE.