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NHTSA recall 23V-652 (23V652000)

service brakes, hydraulic recall reported September 25, 2023 - about 1,730,192 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
23V652000
Also written as
23V-652
Manufacturer number
SC284
Reported
September 25, 2023
Vehicles affected
~1,730,192
Component
service brakes, hydraulic

What is being recalled

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.

Why it is dangerous

An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

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.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 23V-652 when calling a dealer.

Affected 10 models

Kia Cadenza - 2014, 2015, 2016
Kia Forte - 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
Kia Forte Koup - 2010, 2012, 2013
Kia K900 - 2015, 2016
Kia Optima Hybrid - 2011, 2012, 2013
Kia Optima - 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015
Kia Rio - 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
Kia Sorento - 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
Kia Soul - 2011, 2012, 2013
Kia Sportage - 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.

Is YOUR car included? A campaign rarely covers every single vehicle of a model year. Check your exact car by its 17-character VIN with the free VIN decoder and recall check.

Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.