Model year 2015 · Kia

2015 Kia Sportage recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2015 Kia Sportage — 1 with a do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The most recent was reported on February 2, 2022. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: SPORTAGE.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2015 Kia Sportage, newest first
NHTSA number	Reported	Component
22V051000	February 2, 2022	Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip › Control Unit/ModulePark outside
18V907000	December 19, 2018	Engine

Systems involved: Engine (1) · Fuel System, Gasoline (1) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 22V051000Manufacturer no. SC227

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip › Control Unit/Module

Park outside advisory

Report received by NHTSA: February 2, 2022
Owner notification: April 26, 2022
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 126,747 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: SPORTAGE

Defect summary

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2016-2018 K900 and 2014-2016 Sportage vehicles. The Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) module could malfunction and cause an electrical short, which could result in an engine compartment fire.

Safety risk

An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will install a new fuse for the HECU circuit board, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 22, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC227.

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 22V051000, filed by Kia Motors America. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 18V907000Manufacturer no. SC172

Engine

Report received by NHTSA: December 19, 2018
Owner notification: January 17, 2019
Recall initiated by: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Units potentially affected: 71,653 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2015 Kia Sportage: December 30, 2010 – September 5, 2017
Model names in the NHTSA record: SPORTAGE

Components: Engine; Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Defect summary

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Optima, 2012-2017 Sorento and 2011-2018 Sportage vehicles that previously received an engine replacement under recall number 17V-224, warranty, or the Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS) Product Improvement Campaign. The high pressure fuel pipe that connects to the fuel pump outlet may have been damaged, misaligned or improperly torqued during the engine replacement procedure, possibly causing a fuel leak.

Safety risk

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Kia has notified owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the fuel pipe, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 17, 2019. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC172.

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.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 18V907000, filed by Kia Motors America. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: February 3, 2022.