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

NHTSA recall 20V519000 · announced August 27, 2020 · filed by Kia Motors America · 440,370 units affected

The problem

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Optima and 2014-2015 Sorento vehicles. Brake fluid may leak inside the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU), possibly resulting in an electrical short.

The risk

If the HECU short circuits, there is an increased risk of an engine compartment fire.

What to do

Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the HECU for leaking brake fluid and replace the HECU if necessary, free of charge. Owners are advised to park outside and away from other vehicles and structures until the recall repair is completed. The recall began October 20, 2020. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC197.

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.safercar.gov.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2013 Kia Optima
• 2014 Kia Optima
• 2015 Kia Optima
• 2014 Kia Sorento
• 2015 Kia Sorento

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.