Kia hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (hecu) module could malfunction and cause an electrical short, which could result in an engine compartment fire.
The short version
Kia Motors America reported a problem with the antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip control unit/module. Here is what owners need to know.
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.
Take it to a dealer — they will install a new fuse for the HECU circuit board, free of charge.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 22V-051.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2016–2018 | Kia K900 |
| 2014–2016 | Kia Sportage |
What changed
Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.
- Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST
Drive one of these? Check your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.
Check your VINWhat this record means
Data from the NHTSA recall database. A clean VIN check means no open federal recalls for that vehicle — not that it never had one.
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