Recall 22V051 covers 126,747 2014-2018 Kia Sportage and K900 vehicles for HECU shorts. Park outside, away from structures. Free repair at Kia dealers.
An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury. Until the recall repair is complete, park outside and away from structures. Treat an ABS warning light, a burning or melting smell, or smoke from the engine compartment as a reason to stop using the vehicle and call a Kia dealer. Repair is free at any franchised Kia dealer.
Kia is recalling 126,747 2014-2018 Sportage and K900 vehicles because the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit can malfunction, short electrically, and start an engine compartment fire. Owners should park outside and away from structures until a Kia dealer completes the free repair.
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What's wrong?
The Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit, or HECU, on affected 2014-2018 Kia Sportage and K900 vehicles is the brake control module for the anti-lock and traction control systems. It helps manage hydraulic brake pressure so the wheels keep grip during hard braking or slippery-road driving.
In this recall, the HECU can malfunction internally. Kia has not identified the exact cause, but the filing points to an electrical short circuit inside the HECU as the cause of an overcurrent condition. When current runs higher than the circuit is designed to handle, heat can build in the engine compartment and start a fire. The remedy uses a fuse with a different capacity to limit that electrical load.
Warning signs include the ABS warning light, a burning or melting smell, or smoke from the engine compartment. If you notice any of those signs, stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact a Kia dealer for the free recall repair.
Who's affected?
Spans the Sportage for 2014-2016 and the K900 for 2016-2018, with the hydraulic brake system named for each model year.
| 2014 Kia Sportage | hydraulic brake system |
|---|---|
| 2015 Kia Sportage | hydraulic brake system |
| 2016 Kia K900 | hydraulic brake system |
| 2016 Kia Sportage | hydraulic brake system |
| 2017 Kia K900 | hydraulic brake system |
| 2018 Kia K900 | hydraulic brake system |
| Units affected | 126,747 |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific vehicle is included.
What's the safety risk?
An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury. Until the recall repair is complete, park outside and away from structures. Treat an ABS warning light, a burning or melting smell, or smoke from the engine compartment as a reason to stop using the vehicle and call a Kia dealer. Repair is free at any franchised Kia dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2014-2018 Kia Sportage or K900 is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Kia dealer to schedule the free HECU fuse installation that addresses the electrical-short fire risk.
- Park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete.
- Bring the recall notice if Kia mailed one. If not, reference recall number 22V051 and Kia recall SC227 when you call.
- Call Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542 with questions before your dealer visit.
What happens at the repair
Keep parking outside and away from structures until the recall work is complete. At the dealer, a Kia technician installs a new fuse for the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit circuit board. The recall repair is free, with parts and labor covered. If you already paid for this related HECU repair before the recall work, Kia's General Reimbursement Plan covers repair expenses already incurred. Bring repair invoices and payment proof to the service desk, or contact Kia customer service and ask how to submit the reimbursement claim for recall 22V051.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| February 2, 2022 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| March 25, 2022 | Dealer notification began |
| March 25, 2022 | Dealer notification ended |
| March 31, 2022 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| April 26, 2022 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 22V051?
Recall 22V051 covers 126,747 certain 2014-2016 Kia Sportage and 2016-2018 Kia K900 vehicles. The HECU module can malfunction and create an electrical short, which can lead to an engine compartment fire while parked or driving. Kia dealers install a new HECU fuse for free.
What should I do if my 2014-2018 Kia Sportage or K900 is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 22V051. If it is, park outside and away from structures until the dealer completes the repair, then schedule the free HECU fuse installation at a franchised Kia dealer. Reference recall SC227 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Kia will install the new HECU circuit board fuse free of charge at any franchised Kia dealer. Parts and labor are covered for vehicles included in recall 22V051.
What is the safety risk in recall 22V051?
The safety risk is an engine compartment fire while the vehicle is parked or being driven. Kia says the HECU module can short electrically, increasing the risk of injury. Park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete.
What if I bought my Kia Sportage or K900 used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the vehicle, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your Sportage or K900 is included, and call a franchised Kia dealer with recall 22V051 or Kia recall number SC227.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/22V051000 |
|---|---|
| Kia customer service | 1-800-333-4542 |
| NHTSA recall # | 22V051 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 22V051000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Misc. Document (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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