57,000 Kia owners have been warned not to park their cars in an enclosed area such as a garage amid fears they could catch fire even when switched off.
Product Safety Australia has issued a recall for two Kia models over the potential for a fire.
The problem concerns the Hydraulic Electronic Control Units.
The affected cars are the Kia QL Sportage model built between 2016 and 2021 and the Kia CK Stinger model built between 2017 and 2019.
The recall notice related to the vehicle’s HECU which controls the anti-lock braking, stability and traction control systems.
In a statement, Kia says if moisture entered the unit, an electrical short circuit could occur.
“If an electrical short circuit occurs, this could result in an engine compartment fire when the key is switched off and the vehicle is parked”.
