What Transport Canada published
- Recall number
- 2022500
- Recall date
- 7 September 2022
- Make
- Kia
- Models
- Sportage
- Model years
- 2023
- Vehicle class
- SUV
- System
- Electrical
- Raised as
- Safety TC
- Vehicles affected
- 1,858
- Register
- Canada — Transport Canada, Vehicle Recalls Database
Issue: rnOn certain vehicles, a bracket for the folding rear seats can damage the wiring for the rear seat heater. If this happens, the wiring could short circuit. rnNote: This recall only affects vehicles equipped with fold-and-dive rear seats with the seat heater option. rnrnSafety Risk: rnA short circuit could create a fire risk, even while the vehicle is parked and turned off. rnrnCorrective Action: rnKia will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to reinforce the rear seat heater wire harness. Kia advises that you may continue to drive your vehicle, but that you should park it outside and away from structures until the recall repairs are completed.
The wording above is the department's own, as it stood in the monthly file this site last read. Vehicle counts are the sum of the counts published for each make and model the recall covers. To act on a recall, use the official notice: Transport Canada recall 2022500.