NHTSA 22V022000Manufacturer no. SC225
Electrical System › Software
- Report received by NHTSA
- January 21, 2022
- Owner notification
- March 8, 2022
- Recall initiated by
- Manufacturer
- Units potentially affected
- 451 (whole campaign)
- Model names in the NHTSA record
- CADENZA
Components: Electrical System › Software; Visibility › Power Window Devices And Controls
Defect summary
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2020 Cadenza vehicles. The rear power windows can be operated by the driver's power window main switch after the ignition has been turned off and a front door is opened. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 118, "Power-Operated Window Systems."
Safety risk
Rear power windows that operate unexpectedly can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will update the Driver Door Module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 8, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC225.
Notes in the NHTSA record
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Source: NHTSA recall 22V022000, filed by Kia Motors America. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov