NHTSA recall 21V-331 (21V331000)
service brakes, hydraulic recall reported May 10, 2021 - about 440,370 vehicles affected.
NHTSA marks this campaign PARK OUTSIDE.
Park outdoors, away from buildings - the defect carries a fire risk even while parked. Contact your dealer immediately; the repair is free.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 21V331000
- Also written as
- 21V-331
- Manufacturer number
- SC212
- Reported
- May 10, 2021
- Vehicles affected
- ~440,370
- Component
- service brakes, hydraulic
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
An electrical short in the HECU increases the risk of a fire while parked or driving.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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 repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 21V-331 when calling a dealer.
Affected 2 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.