Kia Motors America recall 20V088
Safety Recall
- Manufacturer
- Kia Motors America
- Units affected
- 228,829
- Recall opened
- Jun 5, 2020
- Report date
- Feb 14, 2020
- Manufacturer campaign
- SC186
- Type
- Vehicle
Related investigation
NHTSA opened an investigation that led to this recall.
Affected vehicles (2)
- KIA SEDONA2006–2010
- KIA SORENTO2007–2009
Component / system
Defect
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2006-2010 Sedona and 2007-2009 Sorento vehicles. Moisture may enter the Anti-lock Brake (ABS) Module and result in an electrical short.
Risk / consequence
An electrical short within the ABS Module may cause an engine compartment fire, even when the vehicle is turned off, increasing the risk of an injury.
Remedy
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will install a relay in the main junction box to prevent power from being directed to the HECU when the vehicle's ignition switch is turned off, free of charge. The recall began June 5, 2020. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC186.
Chronology of events
See attached document titled “2006-2010MY Sedona & 2007-2009MY Sorento HECU Chronology”
Notification schedule
- Dealer notification
- JUN 02, 2020 - JUN 02, 2020
- Owner notification
- JUN 05, 2020 - JUN 10, 2020
Source: NHTSA campaign 20V088000. Always confirm recall status and remedy availability with the manufacturer or a dealer using your VIN.