Kia Sportage: Possible short-circuit in the ABS module

10/02/2023

A total of 585,000 Kia Sportage vehicles manufactured between 15 May 2013 and 17 November 2015 will have to be returned to the workshop. The reason for this measure is a possible defect in the circuit in the ABS/ESC unit. This can result in a short circuit that leads to excessive current consumption. This can lead to an increased risk of fire in the engine compartment. In Germany, 22,801 vehicles are affected.

The workshop replaces the multiple fuses for the circuit of the ABS/ESC unit with an optimised fuse. The workshop visit can take up to one hour. The manufacturer code is “220S39”.

Recall details

Make:	Kia
Model:	Sportage
Year of manufacture:	2013 – 2015
Production:	15. 5. 2013 – 17. 11. 2015
Extent:	585,000
Code:	220S39

Source: KBA 012425

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This notification is purely informative for the vehicle type you have selected. As these deficiencies often relate to specific components (engine type, bodywork, equipment), the recall may not apply to all vehicles of this type. For more detailed information on possible recalls for your vehicle, please contact an authorised workshop (see below at “What the owner should do?”).

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