Recall 21V-331
Kia Motors America recalled the 2013 to 2015 Kia Optima and 1 other model: Service brakes, hydraulic (antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, control unit/module).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 21V-331
- Reported
- May 10, 2021
- Vehicles affected
- 440,370 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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.
The risk
An electrical short in the HECU increases the risk of a fire while parked or driving.
The fix
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-[removed]. Kia's number for this recall is SC212.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]
Affected vehicles
- Kia Optima 2013 to 2015
- Kia Sorento 2014 to 2015