Vehicle recall 20V088000 · February 14, 2020
Kia Sedona and Sorento
Moisture may enter the Anti-lock Brake (ABS) Module and result in an electrical short.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2006-2010 Sedona and 2007-2009 Sorento vehicles. Moisture may enter the Anti-lock Brake (ABS) Module and result in an electrical short.
- Consequence
- An electrical short within the ABS Module may cause an engine compartment fire, even when the vehicle is turned off, increasing the risk of an injury.
- Remedy
- Kia will notify owners, and dealers will install a relay in the main junction box to prevent power from being directed to the HECU when the vehicle's ignition switch is turned off, free of charge. The recall began June 5, 2020. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC186.
- Notes
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 20V088000
- Reported to NHTSA
- February 14, 2020
- Filed by
- Kia Motors America
- Manufacturer campaign
- SC186
- Owner notification
- June 5, 2020
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 228,829
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Electrical system; Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip › Control unit/module
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Kia Sedona (2006-2010): 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006
- Kia Sorento (2007-2009): 2009, 2008, 2007
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