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NHTSA Campaign Number

23V652000

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

Defect Description

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 Consequence

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

Remedy

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.

What This Recall Page Shows

This page summarizes a single NHTSA recall campaign, including the defect description, safety consequence, and manufacturer's remedy. The affected vehicles listed below are the make/model/year combinations tracked in our database — this is not a VIN-specific result. To check whether your individual vehicle is covered by this recall, enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Click any vehicle below to view its full safety profile.

Affected Vehicles (41)

YearMakeModel
2010KiaBorrego
2011KiaBorrego
2012KiaBorrego
2013KiaBorrego
2014KiaBorrego
2015KiaBorrego
2016KiaBorrego
2017KiaBorrego
2018KiaBorrego
2019KiaBorrego
2014KiaCadenza
2015KiaCadenza
2016KiaCadenza
2010KiaForte
2011KiaForte
2012KiaForte
2013KiaForte
2011KiaOptima
2012KiaOptima
2013KiaOptima
2014KiaOptima
2015KiaOptima
2012KiaRio
2013KiaRio
2014KiaRio
2015KiaRio
2016KiaRio
2017KiaRio
2010KiaRondo
2011KiaRondo
2011KiaSorento
2012KiaSorento
2013KiaSorento
2014KiaSorento
2011KiaSoul
2012KiaSoul
2013KiaSoul
2010KiaSportage
2011KiaSportage
2012KiaSportage
2013KiaSportage

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Affected Models

Kia BorregoKia CadenzaKia ForteKia OptimaKia RioKia RondoKia SorentoKia Soul

Showing the first 8 affected models. Use the full affected vehicle list above for every tracked year.

Affected Years

2019201820172016201520142013201220112010

This recall information is from NHTSA campaign 23V652000. This site is not affiliated with NHTSA. Contact your dealer or call NHTSA's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 for more information.