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- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
- Problem
- 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."
- Risk
- Rear power windows that operate unexpectedly can increase the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will update the Driver Door Module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2020 Kia Cadenza vehicles may allow the rear power windows to be operated by the driver's main power window switch after the ignition has been turned off and a front door is opened. This means the rear windows can move unexpectedly, and the vehicle does not meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 118 for power-operated window systems.
Windows that operate unexpectedly can increase the risk of injury, particularly to children or others near the rear windows. If you own a 2020 Cadenza, check whether your vehicle is included in this recall by entering your VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup site or by contacting Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542.
The remedy is free. An authorized Kia dealer will update the Driver Door Module software at no cost to you. Owner notification letters were mailed March 8, 2022, and Kia's recall number for this campaign is SC225.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Kia Cadenza | 2020 |
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