Kia America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #23V652000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 23V652000 by Kia America, Inc.. Affecting 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 Includes 1,730,192 affected units, HECU May Cause Engine Compartment Fire, component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModels2010-2019 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
Defect 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.
Corrective Action
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.