NHTSA recall campaign

18V257000

Hybrid Propulsion System

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1Affected configurations shown27,029Potential units affected91.0%Latest completion context
ComponentHybrid Propulsion System
Report receivedAug 4, 2019
Investigations linked0
Indexed communications sampled0
What can happen

Safety consequence

An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire.

What fixes it

Official remedy

Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the HCA caps for leaked oil and replace the HCA assembly if needed, or replace the HCA cap with additional sealant. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall is expected to begin June 15, 2018. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC163.

Recall lifecycle

Repair completion history

Campaign-level completion reporting. This does not determine whether a particular VIN has been repaired.

2018-2
0.0%
2018-3
0.0%
2018-4
0.0%
2019-1
0.0%
2019-2
0.0%
2019-3
0.0%
Affected vehicles

Vehicle configurations connected to 18V257000

Owner action

Campaign pages describe the public recall record. To determine whether your specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall, use your VIN and verify the current status through NHTSA.

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