Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module
- Component
- Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module
- Manufacturer
- Kia Motors America
- Vehicles affected
- 440,370
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2021-05-10
- Owners notified
- 2021-07-02
Defect description
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.
Safety risk
An electrical short in the HECU increases the risk of a fire while parked or driving.
Manufacturer 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.