Hydrolic Electronic Control Unit Recall

[Juniors_Finest]

Well this is just awful. I have a new intake and put a JB4 on the car. I’m assuming I’ll have to remove everything before bringing it back to KIA to fix the issue?

 

[HerbieTheCar]

Well this is just awful. I have a new intake and put a JB4 on the car. I’m assuming I’ll have to remove everything before bringing it back to KIA to fix the issue?

I think it'll depend on the dealer that you go to. I could be wrong.

 

[Lane DeNicola]

It looks like the fire cracked your windshield?

I believe it was just an outer tinting film that split, I don't think the glass actually cracked.

 

[AzAcura22]

I spoke with my local dealer and they said they have an inspection process to see if the HECU fails. If it does they replace the unit, he did say they haven't seen one fail yet.

 

[djerickd]

It’s always good to keep a fire extinguisher in the car, u never know when something like this could happened or if ur driving around town and happen to seen another car on fire.

yess indeed!! I've used mine for another person's vehicle..

 

[StingertimeNC]

wonder why this isn't affecting 2018 or 2020 models, also any idea why it may not affect those vehicles that do have DCC? different control unit?

 

[Scott Ocamb]

Has anyone parked their car and stopped driving it because of this?

 

[G-887574]

I haven’t! Although I only drive about 3k miles a year so it sits for days at a time. Having some Hawk pads put on the front and the Ali express tips put on the Borla as we speak. Must keep going, and hope she doesn’t burn up.

 

[sting me]

I'm curious if there are different revisions of the HECU for the different feature sets... Do the smart cruise cars have a different P/N than the ones without?

 

[StingertimeNC]

I just happened to notice that some Kia Sorento and Optima models are also being recalled for this same issue. The article said they are simply inspecting the HECU and if leaking, they are replacing it, otherwise they are not. Wondering if they will do the same for the Stinger.

 

[Yeti]

I have not parked my stinger but am considering it. I have a winter vehicle and summer vehicle. Usually I switch at the first snow. It has not snowed yet but will any time now. I am thinking a few days to a month will not make much difference and may save my stinger in the end

 

[ktstinger]

Im curious if there is any recall on the G70 for this as well?

 

[DTD]

Im curious if there is any recall on the G70 for this as well?

The fuel pump jet nozzle recall on the 2021 Genesis G70
The plastic burrs could block the fuel pump jet nozzles, preventing the fuel supply from reaching the engines and causing the engine to stall. ... Owners will be able to have the 2021 Genesis G70 with the 2.0-liter engine repaired at the dealership.

Hyundai recalls over 400,000 cars for issue that could cause engine fires. Hyundai is recalling nearly 430,000 small cars because water can get into the antilock brake computer, cause an electrical short and possibly an engine fire.Feb 7, 2020

Engine Stalling: Kia recently announced that more than 100,000 Kia vehicles worldwide are at risk of engine stalling. They have made a statement that engine stalling is occurring due to a software error. This software malfunction is not able to detect certain Kia engine problems before it fails.Apr 24, 2020

The affiliated automakers say brake fluid can leak inside a hydraulic control unit for the anti-lock brakes, possibly causing an electrical short that can lead to fires. Kia's recall will start Oct.Sep 4, 2020

• Hyundai/Kia will recall 591,000 vehicles in the United States over a brake-fluid leak that could cause an engine fire.
• The recall will include 2013–2015 Kia Optima sedans and Hyundai Santa Fe SUVs plus 2014–2015 Kia Sorento SUVs.
• There have been 15 reports of engine fires in Hyundai and eight in Kia vehicles because of this issue, although no accidents or injuries have been reported.

UPDATE, 9/8/2020: Hyundai and Kia are both recommending that owners of vehicles affected by this recall park the vehicles outside until they can be seen by dealers. On Monday, September 8, a Kia spokesperson told Car and Driver: "Kia is not aware of any fires occurring while the vehicle is turned off and parked. However, out of an abundance of caution, Kia is recommending that vehicle owners park their vehicles outdoors and away from other vehicles or structures until the recall repair has been performed." This weekend the Associated Press reported that Hyundai

 

[David Truax]

DIY work around

 

[StingertimeNC]

Can you swing by NC and knock this out for me?

 

[robz32]

DIY work around
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Very interesting looking forward to a more detailed post or perhaps a how to.

 

[Stinger19]

This was interesting. Stick through the shaky video. This guy does a really good job of showing what needs to change and why.

 

[Steve Schneider]

I just received the actual recall notice on the potential engine fire issue. It says they need to install some kind of fuse kit that will take about 3 hours. I’m not sure I’m buying what they are trying to sell here. I’m going to find out exactly what they are going to do to my car before I take it in.

 

[David Truax]

I just received the actual recall notice on the potential engine fire issue. It says they need to install some kind of fuse kit that will take about 3 hours. I’m not sure I’m buying what they are trying to sell here. I’m going to find out exactly what they are going to do to my car before I take it in.

It's all in this thread here New Stinger Recall

 

[Yeti]

Received the same notice to schedule the recall repair. The problem is my GTS is under a cover in the barn for the winter. I disconnected the battery instead of installing the trickle charger due to the possibility of a fire. Hopefully KIA will perform the repair in the spring