Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/moduleRecall 22V-051 · Kia vehicles
Kia Motors America recall 22V-051 covers 126,747 Kia vehicles for a antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module problem, reported to NHTSA on February 2, 2022. The manufacturer's latest report (2024 Q1) shows 48% of affected vehicles repaired.
Park outside and away from structures until repaired
Source: NHTSA recall 22V051000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
The fix
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.
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
48%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 15,286 vehicles were listed as unreachable.