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)
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Kia | Borrego |
| 2011 | Kia | Borrego |
| 2012 | Kia | Borrego |
| 2013 | Kia | Borrego |
| 2014 | Kia | Borrego |
| 2015 | Kia | Borrego |
| 2016 | Kia | Borrego |
| 2017 | Kia | Borrego |
| 2018 | Kia | Borrego |
| 2019 | Kia | Borrego |
| 2014 | Kia | Cadenza |
| 2015 | Kia | Cadenza |
| 2016 | Kia | Cadenza |
| 2010 | Kia | Forte |
| 2011 | Kia | Forte |
| 2012 | Kia | Forte |
| 2013 | Kia | Forte |
| 2011 | Kia | Optima |
| 2012 | Kia | Optima |
| 2013 | Kia | Optima |
| 2014 | Kia | Optima |
| 2015 | Kia | Optima |
| 2012 | Kia | Rio |
| 2013 | Kia | Rio |
| 2014 | Kia | Rio |
| 2015 | Kia | Rio |
| 2016 | Kia | Rio |
| 2017 | Kia | Rio |
| 2010 | Kia | Rondo |
| 2011 | Kia | Rondo |
| 2011 | Kia | Sorento |
| 2012 | Kia | Sorento |
| 2013 | Kia | Sorento |
| 2014 | Kia | Sorento |
| 2011 | Kia | Soul |
| 2012 | Kia | Soul |
| 2013 | Kia | Soul |
| 2010 | Kia | Sportage |
| 2011 | Kia | Sportage |
| 2012 | Kia | Sportage |
| 2013 | Kia | Sportage |
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Affected Models
Showing the first 8 affected models. Use the full affected vehicle list above for every tracked year.
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.