Kia 2010 Sedona Electrical Recall: Fire Risk from ABS Module Short
Kia recalls 2010 Sedona vehicles with potential ABS module electrical short causing engine fire. Owners must have relay installed by dealer to prevent fire risk.
Use caution until it’s fixed
An electrical short within the ABS Module may cause an engine compartment fire, even when the vehicle is turned off, increasing the risk of an injury.
What happened, in plain English
Kia is recalling 2010 Sedona vehicles due to an electrical short in the ABS module that can cause engine fire even when the vehicle is off. This hazard requires immediate attention to prevent fire risks. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1253554-kia-2010-sedona-electrical-recall-fire-risk-from-abs-module.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1253554-kia-2010-sedona-electrical-recall-fire-risk-from-abs-module · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #20V088000
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“Kia 2010 Sedona Electrical Recall: Fire Risk from ABS Module Short.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1253554-kia-2010-sedona-electrical-recall-fire-risk-from-abs-module. Based on NHTSA recall #20V088000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=20V088000).
Why it’s dangerous
Moisture entering the ABS module can cause an electrical short. This short may lead to an engine compartment fire even when the vehicle is turned off, increasing injury risk.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2010 Kia Sedona vehicles are affected. Drivers with the ABS module electrical short are at higher risk of fire.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2010 Kia Sedona has the ABS module electrical short. The recall covers 2010 Sedona models with specific moisture issues.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Kia Customer Service
Call 1-800-333-4542 to confirm your vehicle is affected and schedule a relay installation.
Have Relay Installed
Dealers will install a relay in the main junction box to prevent power from reaching the HECU when ignition is off.
What NHTSA says to do
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will install a relay in the main junction box to prevent power from being directed to the HECU when the vehicle's ignition switch is turned off, free of charge. The recall began June 5, 2020. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC186.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 4 months.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #20V088000 (February 14, 2020)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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