NHTSA Recall 23V652000
NHTSA Campaign Id 23V652000; Date: Sep. 25, 2023
an engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Recalled Vehicles:
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; 2010 KIA Forte Koup; 2011 KIA Forte Koup; 2012 KIA Forte Koup; 2013 KIA Forte Koup; 2015 KIA K900; 2016 KIA K900; 2017 KIA K900; 2018 KIA K900; 2011 KIA Optima; 2012 KIA Optima; 2013 KIA Optima; 2014 KIA Optima; 2015 KIA Optima; 2011 KIA Optima Hybrid; 2012 KIA Optima Hybrid; 2013 KIA Optima Hybrid; 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
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip:control Unit/module
Manufactured by: Kia America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 1,730,192
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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. owner notification letters are expected to be mailed november 14, 2023. owners may contact kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. kia's number for this recall is sc284.
Recall 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.nhtsa.gov.
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