Recall 22V051000: 2014–2016 Kia Sportage and 1 other model
NHTSA flags this campaign with a park-outside advisory. Check your VIN right away and follow the manufacturer’s notice.
- Report received
- Feb 2, 2022
- Manufacturer
- Kia Motors America
- Potentially affected
- 126,747vehicles
- Model years
- 2014–2018
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2016-2018 K900 and 2014-2016 Sportage vehicles. The Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) module could malfunction and cause an electrical short, which could result in an engine compartment fire.
Possible consequence
An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will install a new fuse for the HECU circuit board, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 22, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC227.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 2016 Kia K90010 complaints
- 2017 Kia K9002 complaints
- 2018 Kia K9000 complaints
- 2014 Kia Sportage125 complaints
- 2015 Kia Sportage146 complaints
- 2016 Kia Sportage134 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.