Recalls
Recall 188086
USA Recall: An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
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.
Corrective Action:
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.
Additional 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.
Affected Vehicles