Recall 21V-137
Kia Motors America recalled the 2017 to 2019 Kia Cadenza and 1 other model: Service brakes, hydraulic (antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, control unit/module).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 21V-137
- Reported
- March 4, 2021
- Vehicles affected
- 379,931 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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-[removed]. Kia's number for this recall is SC206.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]
Affected vehicles
- Kia Cadenza 2017 to 2019
- Kia Sportage 2017 to 2021