NHTSA recall 21V-137 (21V137000)
service brakes, hydraulic recall reported March 4, 2021 - about 379,931 vehicles affected.
NHTSA marks this campaign PARK OUTSIDE.
Park outdoors, away from buildings - the defect carries a fire risk even while parked. Contact your dealer immediately; the repair is free.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 21V137000
- Also written as
- 21V-137
- Manufacturer number
- SC206
- Reported
- March 4, 2021
- Vehicles affected
- ~379,931
- Component
- service brakes, hydraulic
What is being recalled
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017-2021 Sportage and Cadenza vehicles. The electrical circuit in the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) may short-circuit, which can cause a fire in the engine compartment.
Why it is dangerous
An engine compartment fire can increase the risk of injury.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 21V-137 when calling a dealer.
Affected 2 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.