2016–2019 Kia Sportage
- Affected
- 57,851
- Category
- Cars
- Campaign
- 211038 + 201121
- Supplier
- Kia Motors Australia
The defect
The Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU), responsible for the Anti-lock Braking System, Electronic Stability Control System and Traction Control System, can remain live even when the vehicle is switched off. If moisture enters the HECU, an electrical short circuit can occur.
The hazard
If an electrical short circuit occurs, this could result in an engine compartment fire when the key is switched off and the vehicle is parked. A vehicle fire could increase the risk injury or death to vehicle occupants or bystanders and/or damage to property.
The remedy
Kia Australia is contacting all known owners of affected vehicles by direct mail. Consumers should contact their nearest Kia Australia dealer to arrange for an inspection and repair of the vehicle, free of charge. A dealer can be located by visiting https://www.kia.com/au/shopping-tools/find-a-dealer.htmlUntil it has been repaired, Kia recommends that the vehicle should not be parked near any flammable structures or in an enclosed area, i.e. not in a garage.For further information, consumers should contact Kia Motors Australia on 13 15 42.
What to do
- 1Check if your vehicle is affected. This recall covers 57,851 vehicles. Use your VIN to confirm.
- 2Contact Kia Motors Australia to arrange inspection and repair.
- 3Repairs are free of charge when arranged through an authorised dealer.
- 4Verify this recall on the official government register: vehiclerecalls.gov.au ↗
- Website:
- https://www.kia.com/au/main.html
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Recall data sourced from vehiclerecalls.gov.au under CC BY 4.0.