Kia · United States · Crit
Kia Sportage: Service brakes — control unit/module
Affects Kia Sportage · 2008–2009 — about 72K vehicles.
The hazard
A fire increases the risk of injury.
What to do
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. Kia's number for this recall is SC253.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational