Kia America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #21V331000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 21V331000 by Kia America, Inc.. Affecting 2013-2015 optima and 2014-2015 sorento vehicles previously recalled under recall 20v-519 Includes 440,370 affected units, Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit May Short, component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModels2013-2015 optima and 2014-2015 sorento vehicles previously recalled under recall 20v-519
Defect Summary
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.
Corrective Action
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.