CarRecallWatch- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
- Problem
- Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Optima and 2014-2015 Sorento vehicles previously recalled under recall 20V-519. Brake fluid may leak inside the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU), possibly resulting in an electrical short.
- Risk
- An electrical short in the HECU increases the risk of a fire while parked or driving.
- Remedy
- Owners are advised to park outside and away from other vehicles and structures until the recall repair is completed. Dealers will install a new multi-fuse, and inspect the HECU for leaks, replacing the HECU if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 2, 2021. This recall supersedes previous NHTSA recall number 20V-519. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC212.
- Notes
- 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.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
Brake fluid may leak inside the hydraulic electronic control unit (HECU) that operates the anti-lock and traction control brake system. The leak can cause an electrical short inside the unit.
An electrical short in the HECU increases the risk of a fire, whether the vehicle is parked or being driven. Until the repair is done, the manufacturer advises parking outside and away from other vehicles and structures.
An authorized Kia dealer will install a new multi-fuse and inspect the HECU for leaks, replacing the HECU if necessary, at no cost to you. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 2, 2021. This recall supersedes earlier recall 20V-519. To check whether your vehicle has open recalls, enter your VIN on the NHTSA website, or contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542 (Kia recall number SC212).
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Kia Optima | 201320142015 |
|---|---|
| Kia Sorento | 20142015 |