NHTSA Recall 23V652000: Service brakes, hydraulic: control unit/module
Park outside Kia America, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,730,192 vehicles. It affects 12 models including the Kia Borrego.
| NHTSA campaign | 23V652000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | SC284 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC › ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP › CONTROL UNIT/MODULE |
| Report received | September 25, 2023 |
| Owner notification | March 29, 2024 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 23V652000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Kia Borrego | 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 |
| Kia Cadenza | 2014, 2015, 2016 |
| Kia Forte | 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 |
| Kia Forte Koup | 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 |
| Kia K900 | 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 |
| Kia Optima | 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 |
| Kia Optima Hybrid | 2011, 2012, 2013 |
| Kia Rio | 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 |
| Kia Rondo | 2010, 2011 |
| Kia Sorento | 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 |
| Kia Soul | 2011, 2012, 2013 |
| Kia Sportage | 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.