Electrical systemRecall 20V-088 · Kia vehicles
Kia Motors America recall 20V-088 covers 228,829 Kia vehicles for a electrical system problem, reported to NHTSA on February 14, 2020. The manufacturer's latest report (2022 Q1) shows 23% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 20V088000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2006-2010 Sedona and 2007-2009 Sorento vehicles. Moisture may enter the Anti-lock Brake (ABS) Module and result in an electrical short.
The risk
An electrical short within the ABS Module may cause an engine compartment fire, even when the vehicle is turned off, increasing the risk of an injury.
The fix
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will install a relay in the main junction box to prevent power from being directed to the HECU when the vehicle's ignition switch is turned off, free of charge. The recall began June 5, 2020. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC186.
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.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
23%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 39,240 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from June 15, 2005 to July 15, 2009. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.
The investigation behind this recall
- Non-crash Vehicle FiresNHTSA