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2010–2019 Kia Sorento, Rio, Optima Hybrid and more recall: Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, control unit/module

NHTSA campaign 23V-652 · September 25, 2023 · Kia America, Inc. Park outside

Safety flagThe manufacturer advises parking outside until the repair is done. Check your VIN and follow the manufacturer’s notice.
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Recall at a glance

Campaign number
23V652000
Reported
September 25, 2023
Manufacturer
Kia America, Inc.
Part
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, control unit/module
Vehicles affected
About 1,730,192

What is wrong

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2010-2019 Borrego, 2014-2016 Cadenza, 2010-2013 Forte, Forte Koup, Sportage, 2015-2018 K900, 2011-2015 Optima, 2011-2013 Optima Hybrid, Soul, 2012-2017 Rio, 2011-2014 Sorento, and 2010-2011 Rondo vehicles. The Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) may experience an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.

Safety risk

An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

The fix

Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the HECU fuse, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed November 14, 2023. Owner notification letters were mailed March 29, 2024 through June 18, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC284.

Affected models

Model years listed by NHTSA for this campaign. Only vehicles within the build range in the notice are affected.

Notes from the notice

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Frequently asked questions

Which vehicles are affected by this recall?

Kia Borrego (2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019); Kia Cadenza (2014, 2015, 2016); Kia Forte (2010, 2011, 2012, 2013); Kia Forte Koup (2010, 2011, 2012, 2013); Kia K900 (2015, 2016, 2017, 2018); Kia Optima (2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015); and more. Check your VIN to confirm.

What is the safety risk?

An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

What is the fix?

Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the HECU fuse, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed November 14, 2023. Owner notification letters were mailed March 29, 2024 through June 18, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is…

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