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SevereNHTSA·22V800000·Announced 2022-10-24

Kia Recalls 2008-2009 Sportage Vehicles for Engine Fire Risk

Kia is recalling 2008-2009 Sportage vehicles because an engine compartment fire may occur from the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit, increasing injury risk.

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

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a fire hazard that increases the risk of injury, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for significant injury reports or high-risk vehicle defects.

Plain-English summary

Kia America, Inc. is recalling certain 2008-2009 Sportage vehicles that were previously recalled under recall 16V-815. The recall addresses a potential engine compartment fire originating from around the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) that may occur while the vehicle is parked or driving.

The defect increases the risk of injury due to the potential for fire. Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures and other vehicles until the recall repair has been performed.

Dealers will inspect and replace the HECU, its wiring harness, and its fuses, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 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
Brand
KIA
Manufacturer
Kia America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — SUV
Hazard
Affected units
71,704

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 (1)

  • SPORTAGE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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