Kia Sportage, Cadenza: Service brakes — control unit/module

Affects Kia Sportage, Cadenza · 2017–2021 — about 380K vehicles.

The hazard

An engine compartment fire can increase the risk of injury.

What to do

Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures as a precaution until the recall repair is complete. Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace certain fuses in the electrical junction box. Vehicles equipped with an electronic parking brake (EPB) will also receive a HECU software update. Repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on April 30, 2021. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC206.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational