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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 21V331000

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

Published May 11, 2021 · Recall initiated: May 10, 2021

What's the hazard

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.

What to do

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.

Recall details

Brand
KIA
Model
OPTIMA
Manufacturer
Kia America, Inc.
Lot
2015 KIA OPTIMA | 2015 KIA SORENTO | 2014 KIA OPTIMA | 2014 KIA SORENTO | 2013 KIA OPTIMA
Risk classification
V
Country
US
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