OFFICIAL CAMPAIGN FILE

NHTSA campaign 22V800000

NHTSA campaign 22V800000 covers 2 published year-and-model reports from 1 makes in this index and lists 71,704 potentially affected units campaign-wide. VIN eligibility must be checked separately.

Report received October 24, 2022 · Snapshot September 21, 2026

URGENT CAMPAIGN FLAG

NHTSA records include a Park Outside advisory for at least one campaign associated with campaign 22V800000. Open the campaign and verify the VIN before operating or parking the vehicle.

01 / DEFECT RECORD

What NHTSA campaign 22V800000 says

NHTSA campaign 22V800000 identifies SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC and states that A fire increases the risk of injury.

Defect summary

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.

Consequence summary

A fire increases the risk of injury.

02 / CORRECTIVE ACTION

Remedy for NHTSA campaign 22V800000

For NHTSA campaign 22V800000, the filed corrective action says: 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.

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.

Owner notification: December 22, 2022
Filing manufacturer: Kia America, Inc.
Component groups: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

03 / PUBLISHED VEHICLES

Vehicles listed under NHTSA campaign 22V800000

RecallRoad links 2 year-and-model reports associated with NHTSA campaign 22V800000; the list reflects published source rows, not individual VIN coverage.

2009 Kia SportageOpen model-year report →2008 Kia SportageOpen model-year report →