2015 Kia Sportage Brakes Problems
NHTSA lists 32 brake complaints for the 2015 Kia Sportage, 22% of that year's 146 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 82,830. A related recall, 22V051000, covers the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) that can short and start a fire.
- Brakes complaints
- 32
- 22% of 146
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 3
- Injuries reported
- 2
- Median mileage
- 82,831 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical brake symptoms owners report
- Owners report the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) shorting out, causing smoke or fire in the engine compartment, sometimes even before a recall repair could be scheduled.
- Several owners describe waiting for recall parts under Campaign 22V051000 to become available, with the manufacturer taking longer than a reasonable time to complete the repair.
- One owner reported losing power steering and braking ability at once while all instrument panel lights illuminated, followed by smoke and flames under the hood.
- One owner reported the vehicle losing brake function while driving after being told parts for the recall repair were unavailable.
When 2015 Kia Sportage brake complaints were filed
First complaint Sep 22, 2015, latest Feb 14, 2025.
Brakes recalls for the 2015 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.
Frequently asked questions
- Are there a lot of brake complaints for the 2015 Kia Sportage?
- NHTSA lists 32 brake complaints for the 2015 Sportage, which is 22% of the 146 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a brake recall for the 2015 Kia Sportage?
- Yes. Recall 22V051000 covers the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) in certain 2014-2016 Sportage vehicles, which can short electrically. Owners are told to park outside away from structures until the repair is done.
- At what mileage do brake problems tend to show up on the 2015 Sportage?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for brake-related complaints is 82,830.
- Have the brake issues caused crashes or fires?
- Within this brake complaint set, NHTSA records 1 crash and 3 fires and 2 injuries tied to this problem area for the 2015 Sportage.