Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/moduleRecall 21V-137 · Kia vehicles
Kia Motors America recall 21V-137 covers 379,931 Kia vehicles for a antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module problem, reported to NHTSA on March 4, 2021. The manufacturer's latest report (2023 Q1) shows 76% of affected vehicles repaired.
Park outside and away from structures until repaired
Source: NHTSA recall 21V137000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
An engine compartment fire can increase the risk of injury.
The fix
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.
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
76%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 12,673 vehicles were listed as unreachable.