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NHTSA 23V652000 United States

Kia Forte recall: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip:control Unit/module

Official safety recall 23V652000 published by NHTSA.

High risk

Contact an authorised dealer of the maker. Recall repairs are free of charge.

Campaign23V652000
ComponentService Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip:control Unit/module
Report date2023-09-25
ManufacturerKia America, Inc.
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Affected vehicles

VehicleModel yearMarket
Kia Rondo2011United States
Kia K9002015United States
Kia K9002016United States
Kia K9002017United States
Kia K9002018United States
Kia Cadenza2014United States
Kia Cadenza2015United States
Kia Cadenza2016United States
Kia Borrego2011United States
Kia Soul2011United States
Kia Soul2012United States
Kia Soul2013United States
Kia Sportage2011United States
Kia Sportage2012United States
Kia Sportage2013United States
Kia Sorento2011United States
Kia Sorento2012United States
Kia Sorento2013United States
Kia Sorento2014United States
Kia Rio2012United States
Kia Rio2013United States
Kia Rio2014United States
Kia Rio2015United States
Kia Rio2016United States
Kia Rio2017United States
Kia Optima2011United States
Kia Optima2012United States
Kia Optima2013United States
Kia Optima2014United States
Kia Optima2015United States
Kia Forte2011United States
Kia Forte2012United States
Kia Forte2013United States

The problem

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.

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

The official 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.