The 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.
The risk
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.
The 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.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by ODI
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Kia Sedona | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 |
| Kia Sorento | 2007, 2008, 2009 |
Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kia Sedona | 2006 | 385 | 7 |
| Kia Sedona | 2007 | 157 | 6 |
| Kia Sedona | 2008 | 170 | 5 |
| Kia Sedona | 2009 | 48 | 5 |
| Kia Sedona | 2010 | 32 | 5 |
| Kia Sorento | 2007 | 154 | 4 |
| Kia Sorento | 2008 | 217 | 3 |
| Kia Sorento | 2009 | 55 | 2 |
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105 of the 782 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2020 concerned the electrical system; Kia Motors America filed 82 campaigns in all.
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NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2020