√Kia Sportage owners told not to park in garages due to fire risk
The number of Kia cars which can catch fire – even when parked – due to a faulty braking system has increased, and now includes more than 12,000 examples of the Sportage SUV.
Kia Australia has warned owners of its 2007-2009 and 2014-2015 Sportage SUV to not park in their garages or near flammable structures, with 12,581 more cars added to the growing list of vehicles affected by a faulty anti-lock braking system that can spark a fire – even when the car is parked and the engine is switched off.
The recall covers 12,581 examples of the Kia Sportage built across two generations, from 2007 to 2009 and 2014 to 2015.
The recall notices for the 2007-2009 and 2014-2015 Kia Sportage generations, lodged with the Department of Infrastructure, say: “Due to a manufacturing defect, the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) – responsible for the Anti-lock Braking System, Electronic Stability Control System and Traction Control System – may short circuit in the event of the components being exposed to moisture.
“This could result in an engine compartment fire even when the vehicle is switched off.
“A vehicle fire could increase the risk of injury or death to vehicle occupants or bystanders and/or damage to property.”
MORE: 200,000 Hyundai, Kia cars face Class Action over fire risk
| Date of recall notice | 19 January 2023 |
| Make | Kia |
| Model | Sportage |
| Year | 2007-2009, 2014-2015 |
| Vehicles affected | 531 (2007-2009) 12,050 (2014-2015) |
| VIN list | Click here to download the list of affected 2007-2009 Kia Sportage VINs Click here to download the list of affected 2014-2015 Kia Sportage VINs |
| Contact link | Click here to contact the manufacturer |
Kia Australia has advised owners of the affected Sportages to not park their cars near any flammable structures or in an enclosed area, such as a garage.
Owners can contact their nearest Kia Australia dealer to arrange for an inspection and repair of the vehicle, free of charge.
Alternatively, owners can call Kia’s customer service team on 131 542 or send an email to customer_service@kia.com.au.
As reported by Drive, almost 200,000 cars built by Kia and Hyundai between 2014 and 2019 are facing a Class Action in the Victorian Supreme Court over the faulty brake technology.
While the Class Action does include the Kia Sportage, only examples which were built between 2016 to 2019 and purchased before 26 September 2022 are eligible to register with Maurice Blackburn Lawyers.
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