Does the 2014 Kia Sportage have a brake recall?

Yes. Recall 22V051000 covers 2014-2016 Sportage vehicles for a Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit that could short and cause a fire risk. Kia advises parking outside and away from structures until repaired.

How many brake complaints does NHTSA have for the 2014 Kia Sportage?

NHTSA lists 25 brakes complaints for the 2014 Sportage, which is 20% of the 122 total complaints filed for that model year.

At what mileage do brake problems typically show up on the 2014 Sportage?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 60,000 miles.

Were there any crashes or fires linked to the brake issue?

NHTSA data shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries reported for brakes complaints on the 2014 Kia Sportage.

Is the brake problem just a delayed recall repair?

Many of the sample complaints describe owners waiting for recall parts to become available rather than an active brake failure, though one owner reported a burning odor at 60,000 miles.

2014 Kia Sportage Brakes Problems

NHTSA lists 25 brakes complaints for the 2014 Kia Sportage, 20% of all complaints that year, tied to recall 22V051000 for a Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) malfunction. Median mileage at failure was 60,000. No crashes, fires, or injuries were reported.

Brakes complaints: 25; 20% of 122
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 60,000 mi
Related recalls: 1

Typical brake symptoms owners report

Owners report receiving recall notice 22V051000 for the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit but finding no repair parts available at dealers for extended periods.
Several contacts state the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time to complete the recall repair after notification.
One owner reported a burning odor from the engine compartment at highway speed near 60,000 miles, with no warning lights illuminated, and linked it to the HECU recall.
Some owners say dealers were not consistently notified or aware that replacement parts were unavailable.
Kia advises owners to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is done, due to a possible electrical short in the HECU.

When 2014 Kia Sportage brake complaints were filed

First complaint Jun 8, 2014, latest Dec 1, 2023.

25 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2014 to Dec 2023; peak Jun 2022 (5).

Brakes recalls for the 2014 Kia Sportage

NHTSA 22V051000Feb 2, 2022Brakes126,747 vehiclesPark Outside
Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip:control unit/module
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2016-2018 K900 and 2014-2016 Sportage vehicles. The Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) module could malfunction and cause an electrical short, which could result in an engine compartment fire.
Risk: An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will install a new fuse for the HECU circuit board, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 22, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC227.

Brakes complaints by Sportage model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

20107 (35%)
201129 (16%)
201213 (3%)
201326 (7%)
201425 (20%)
201532 (22%)
201638 (29%)
201728 (7%)
201812 (7%)
20197 (10%)
202012 (8%)
20210 (0%)
20222 (4%)
202334 (18%)
20247 (10%)
20255 (10%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2014 Kia Sportage have a brake recall?: Yes. Recall 22V051000 covers 2014-2016 Sportage vehicles for a Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit that could short and cause a fire risk. Kia advises parking outside and away from structures until repaired.
How many brake complaints does NHTSA have for the 2014 Kia Sportage?: NHTSA lists 25 brakes complaints for the 2014 Sportage, which is 20% of the 122 total complaints filed for that model year.
At what mileage do brake problems typically show up on the 2014 Sportage?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 60,000 miles.
Were there any crashes or fires linked to the brake issue?: NHTSA data shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries reported for brakes complaints on the 2014 Kia Sportage.
Is the brake problem just a delayed recall repair?: Many of the sample complaints describe owners waiting for recall parts to become available rather than an active brake failure, though one owner reported a burning odor at 60,000 miles.