NHTSA Campaign 23V652000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Issued by Kia America, Inc. · Reported Sep 25, 2023 · 1,730,192 vehicles affected
What's 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.
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIA | BORREGO | 2010 | 1,730,192 |
| KIA | BORREGO | 2011 | 1,730,192 |
| KIA | BORREGO | 2012 | 1,730,192 |
| KIA | BORREGO | 2013 | 1,730,192 |
| KIA | BORREGO | 2014 | 1,730,192 |
| KIA | BORREGO | 2015 | 1,730,192 |
| KIA | BORREGO | 2016 | 1,730,192 |
| KIA | BORREGO | 2017 | 1,730,192 |
| KIA | BORREGO | 2018 | 1,730,192 |
| KIA | BORREGO | 2019 | 1,730,192 |
| KIA | CADENZA | 2014 | 1,730,192 |
| KIA | CADENZA | 2015 | 1,730,192 |
| KIA | CADENZA | 2016 | 1,730,192 |
| KIA | FORTE | 2010 | 1,730,192 |
| KIA | FORTE | 2011 | 1,730,192 |
| KIA | FORTE | 2012 | 1,730,192 |
| KIA | FORTE | 2013 | 1,730,192 |
| KIA | FORTE KOUP | 2010 | 1,730,192 |
| KIA | FORTE KOUP | 2011 | 1,730,192 |
| KIA | FORTE KOUP | 2012 | 1,730,192 |
| KIA | FORTE KOUP | 2013 | 1,730,192 |
| KIA | K900 | 2015 | 1,730,192 |
| KIA | K900 | 2016 | 1,730,192 |
| KIA | K900 | 2017 | 1,730,192 |
| KIA | K900 | 2018 | 1,730,192 |
| KIA | OPTIMA | 2011 | 1,730,192 |
| KIA | OPTIMA | 2012 | 1,730,192 |
| KIA | OPTIMA | 2013 | 1,730,192 |
| KIA | OPTIMA | 2014 | 1,730,192 |
| KIA | OPTIMA | 2015 | 1,730,192 |
| KIA | OPTIMA HYBRID | 2011 | 1,730,192 |
| KIA | OPTIMA HYBRID | 2012 | 1,730,192 |
| KIA | OPTIMA HYBRID | 2013 | 1,730,192 |
| KIA | RIO | 2012 | 1,730,192 |
| KIA | RIO | 2013 | 1,730,192 |
| KIA | RIO | 2014 | 1,730,192 |
| KIA | RIO | 2015 | 1,730,192 |
| KIA | RIO | 2016 | 1,730,192 |
| KIA | RIO | 2017 | 1,730,192 |
| KIA | RONDO | 2010 | 1,730,192 |
| KIA | RONDO | 2011 | 1,730,192 |
| KIA | SORENTO | 2011 | 1,730,192 |
| KIA | SORENTO | 2012 | 1,730,192 |
| KIA | SORENTO | 2013 | 1,730,192 |
| KIA | SORENTO | 2014 | 1,730,192 |
| KIA | SOUL | 2011 | 1,730,192 |
| KIA | SOUL | 2012 | 1,730,192 |
| KIA | SOUL | 2013 | 1,730,192 |
| KIA | SPORTAGE | 2010 | 1,730,192 |
| KIA | SPORTAGE | 2011 | 1,730,192 |
| KIA | SPORTAGE | 2012 | 1,730,192 |
| KIA | SPORTAGE | 2013 | 1,730,192 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 23V652000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.