Kia America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #21V137000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 21V137000 by Kia America, Inc.. Affecting 2017-2021 sportage and cadenza vehicles Includes 379,931 affected units, Engine Compartment Fire, component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModels2017-2021 sportage and cadenza vehicles
Defect Summary
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.
Corrective Action
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.