Kia recall: Service brakes, hydraulic
Park outside. NHTSA and the maker advise parking these vehicles outside and away from buildings until they are repaired.
What is wrong
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2008-2009 Sportage vehicles previously recalled under recall 16V-815. An engine compartment fire originating from around the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) may occur while parked or driving.
What could happen
A fire increases the risk of injury.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Kia Sportage 2008–2009
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 22V800000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Kia America, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Oct 24, 2022
- Owners notified
- Dec 22, 2022
- Vehicles or items affected
- 71,704
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip › Control unit/module
- Maker's own recall number
- SC253
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Kia recall: Electrical system Jan 26, 2026
- Kia recall: Trailer hitches Dec 17, 2025
- Kia recall: Steering Jun 7, 2024
- Kia recall: Structure Jan 18, 2024
- Kia recall: Service brakes, hydraulic Sep 25, 2023
- Kia recall: Power train Jul 31, 2023
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.