KIA OPTIMA 2013: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 20V519000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| KIA | OPTIMA | 2013 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2020-10-20 | 2020-08-27 | 2020-08-28 |
Production Dates: 2010-08-12 - 2014-05-15
Manufacturers Involved: Kia America, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: SC197
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 440370
Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report
Kia Motors America "Kia" is recalling certain 2013-2015 Optima and 2014-2015 Sorento vehicles. Brake fluid may leak inside the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit "HECU", possibly resulting in an electrical short.
If the HECU short circuits, there is an increased risk of an engine compartment fire.
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the HECU for leaking brake fluid and replace the HECU if necessary, free of charge. Owners are advised to park outside and away from other vehicles and structures until the recall repair is completed. The recall began October 20, 2020. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC197.
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.safercar.gov.
