Kia recall announced for 71K Sportage vehicles due to fire risk

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Kia Sportage recall overview: 

• Who: Kia recalled more than 71,000 2008-2009 Sportage vehicles.
• Why: The engine compartment can catch fire while parked or driving.
• Where: The Kia Sportage recall is active in the United States.

Kia recalled more than 71,000 Sportage vehicles model years 2008-2009 as the engine compartment can catch fire while the vehicle is parked or driving.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Association (NHTSA) website posted the recall notice Oct. 24. It applies to 71,704 of Kia’s 2008-2009 Sportage vehicles that were previously recalled under another fire risk warning in 2016.

According to the more recent recall, an engine compartment fire originating from around the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) may occur while the vehicles are parked or driving.

Drivers may receive a warning of the engine fire in the form of illumination of the ABS warning light, burning/melting smell and/or smoke from the engine compartment, the Kia Sportage recall states.

The company is not currently facing legal action over the recall, but Top Class Actions follows recalls closely as they sometimes end in class action lawsuits.

Kia Sportage recall advises owners to park vehicles outdoors 

Kia advises owners to park outside and away from structures and other vehicles until the recall repair has been performed, the recall notice states.

The cause of the fire is currently unknown and remains under investigation, Kia says.

The company is developing a remedy and expects to mail owner notification letters on Dec. 22, the Kia Sportage recall states.

Kia says it will reimburse owners for repair expenses already incurred pursuant to Kia’s General Reimbursement Plan filed May 10, 2022. 

Chrysler, Toyota, Subaru, Ferrari, Kia, Hyundai, GM and Ford all initiated vehicle recalls in August. Click here to read about which vehicles are affected.

Are you affected by this Kia Sportage recall? Let us know in the comments! 

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