The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·22V051000·Announced 2022-02-02

Kia Recalls Sportage and K900 Models for Fire Risk

Kia is recalling 2014-2018 Sportage and K900 vehicles because a faulty module could cause an engine compartment fire.

NHTSA safety advisory

Park this vehicle outside

NHTSA advises parking it away from buildings and other vehicles until the repair is done — the risk exists even when the vehicle is switched off.

This is the agency’s own advisory, not our assessment. Contact the manufacturer or a dealer, and see the official NHTSA notice for the current guidance.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk of engine compartment fire which can increase the risk of injury, meeting the criteria for 'Severe' (significant injury/property-damage reports or structural defect).

Plain-English summary

Kia Motors America is recalling certain 2016-2018 K900 and 2014-2016 Sportage vehicles. The recall involves approximately 126,747 vehicles.

The Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) module could malfunction and cause an electrical short, which could result in an engine compartment fire. An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

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 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
KIA SPORTAGE, K900
Brand
KIA
Manufacturer
Kia Motors America
Category
Vehicle — Brakes / Electronic Control
Hazard
Affected units
126,747

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • SPORTAGE
  • K900

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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