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Recall 23V-652: 2010–2019 Kia Borrego, 2014–2016 Kia Cadenza and 10 more

Kia America, Inc. recall for service brakes, hydraulic, reported to NHTSA on Sep 25, 2023, covering about 1,730,192 vehicles.

Park outside and away from buildings until the repair is done, because of fire risk.
NHTSA number
23V-652
Report date
Sep 25, 2023
Vehicles affected
1,730,192
Owners notified
Mar 29, 2024

The problem

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.

The risk

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

The fix

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Recall details

ManufacturerKia America, Inc.
ComponentService Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip › Control Unit/Module
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number23V652000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Kia Borrego2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019All years
Kia Cadenza2014, 2015, 2016All years
Kia Forte2010, 2011, 2012, 2013All years
Kia Forte Koup2010, 2011, 2012, 2013All years
Kia K9002015, 2016, 2017, 2018All years
Kia Optima2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015All years
Kia Optima Hybrid2011, 2012, 2013All years
Kia Rio2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017All years
Kia Rondo2010, 2011All years
Kia Sorento2011, 2012, 2013, 2014All years
Kia Soul2011, 2012, 2013All years
Kia Sportage2010, 2011, 2012, 2013All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 23V-652?

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.

How is recall 23V-652 fixed?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.