Recall
Kia Cadenza — 22V022000
NHTSA ID
22V022000
Make
Kia
Model
Cadenza
Years Affected
2020
Recall Date
2022-01-21
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Units Affected
451
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
SC225
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."
Consequence
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.