ID: #18V161000
MFR: Kia Motors America
SYSTEM_COMPONENT
HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM
EVENT_SUMMARY
Your vehicle's hybrid propulsion system has a device called a Voltage Protection Device (VPD) that may malfunction and turn on unexpectedly.
RISK_ASSESSMENT
If this happens, you may lose power while driving in electric mode, which could lead to a crash.
RESOLUTION_PROTOCOL
Kia will fix this for free by replacing the VPD switch with two new Battery Management Systems (BMS) that will help prevent this issue, starting in May 2018.