A recall notice for Kia QL Sportage MY2016-2021 and CK Stinger MY2017-2019 supplied by Kia Motors Australia as the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU), responsible for the Anti-lock Braking System, Electronic Stability Control System and Traction Control System, can remain live even when the vehicle is switched off. If moisture enters the HECU, an electrical short circuit can occur.
Kia Motors Australia - Kia QL Sportage MY2016-2021 and CK Stinger MY2017-2019
PRA No.
2021/18925
Date published
16 May 2021
Campaign number
211038 & 201121
Product description
Kia QL Sportage
Model Years 2016-2021
56, 203 affected vehicles
Kia CK Stinger
Model Years 2017-2019
1, 648 affected vehicles
Total of 57, 851 affected vehicles
Identifying features
VIN (Vehicle identification number)
See attached VIN lists
Kia QL Sportage MY2016-2021 - VIN list.xlsx (1.29 MB)
Kia CK Stinger MY2017-2019 - VIN list.xlsx (48.51 KB)
What are the defects?
The Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU), responsible for the Anti-lock Braking System, Electronic Stability Control System and Traction Control System, can remain live even when the vehicle is switched off. If moisture enters the HECU, an electrical short circuit can occur.
What are the hazards?
If an electrical short circuit occurs, this could result in an engine compartment fire when the key is switched off and the vehicle is parked. A vehicle fire could increase the risk injury or death to vehicle occupants or bystanders and/or damage to property.
What should consumers do?
Kia Australia is contacting all known owners of affected vehicles by direct mail. Consumers should contact their nearest Kia Australia dealer to arrange for an inspection and repair of the vehicle, free of charge. A dealer can be located by visiting https://www.kia.com/au/shopping-tools/find-a-dealer.html
Until it has been repaired, Kia recommends that the vehicle should not be parked near any flammable structures or in an enclosed area, i.e. not in a garage.
For further information, consumers should contact Kia Motors Australia on 13 15 42.
Supplier
Traders who sold this product
Authorised Kia dealers
Where the product was sold
Nationally
Dates available for sale
- 14 December 2016 - 27 March 2019
- 14 April 2015 - 20 October 2020
Responsible regulator
Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications is the responsible regulator for this recall.
