The Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) module could malfunction and cause an electrical short circuit. This could result in an engine compartment fire.
The Kia Sportage vehicles affected by this recall were manufactured between 15 May 2013 and 17 November 2015.
Kia recall code: 220S39
Affected models: Sportage (SLe)
Vehicle numbers (worldwide): n/a
Source: Rapex Alert 02/2023 A12/00020/23
What the owner should do?
If you read about a recall that you think may affect your car, you should make immediate contact with a dealer or workshop that’s been officially authorised to perform repairs on behalf of the manufacturer and ask for the details.
If you wish to know more about eventual problems of a specific car (e.g. real mileage, potential traffic accidents damages, odometer rollback, repairs, etc.), then we suggest going to HPI-Check.
