SC225 – Rear Power Windows – 2020 Kia Cadenza

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2020 Cadenza vehicles.

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January 21, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22V022000

Rear Windows May Operate Unexpectedly/FMVSS 118

Rear power windows that operate unexpectedly can increase the risk of injury.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V022

Manufacturer  Kia America, Inc.

Components VISIBILITY, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Number of Units Affected 451

Summary

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2020 Cadenza vehicles. The rear power windows can be operated by the driver’s power window main switch after the ignition has been turned off and a front door is opened. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 118, “Power-Operated Window Systems.”

Remedy

Dealers will update the Driver Door Module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 8, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia’s number for this recall is SC225.

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.nhtsa.gov.

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