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2013-2015 Kia Optima and Kia Sorento recall: control unit/module

Kia Motors America reported this safety recall on May 10, 2021. It covers about 440,370 vehicles.

vehicles affected
440,370
reported
May 10, 2021
owners notified
Jul 2, 2021
related complaints
368

Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module

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.
Risk
An electrical short in the HECU increases the risk of a fire while parked or driving.
Remedy
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 the federal safety agency recall number 20V‑519. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1‑800‑333‑4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC212.

Recall number 21V331000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 368 complaints about brakes problems.

2013 Kia Optima2014 Kia Optima2015 Kia Optima2014 Kia Sorento2015 Kia Sorento

Questions about recall 21V331000

Is there a recall on the 2013-2015 Kia Optima and Kia Sorento control unit/module?

Yes. Recall 21V331000, reported on May 10, 2021, covers about 440,370 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 21V331000?

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 the federal safety agency recall number 20V‑519. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1‑800‑333‑4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC212.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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