2010-2019 Kia Borrego, Kia Cadenza and others recall: control unit/module
Kia America, Inc. reported this safety recall on September 25, 2023. It covers about 1,730,192 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 1,730,192
- reported
- Sep 25, 2023
- owners notified
- Mar 29, 2024
- related complaints
- 1,347
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module
- What is wrong
- 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.
- 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.
Recall number 23V652000
Affected vehicles
- Kia Borrego 2010-2019 20122013201420152016201720182019
- Kia Cadenza 2014-2016 201420152016
- Kia Forte 2010-2013 2010201120122013
- Kia Forte Koup 2010-2013 2010201120122013
- Kia K900 2015-2018 2015201620172018
- Kia Optima 2011-2015 20112012201320142015
- Kia Optima Hybrid 2011-2013 201120122013
- Kia Rio 2012-2017 201220132014201520162017
- Kia Rondo 2010-2011 20102011
- Kia Sorento 2011-2014 2011201220132014
- Kia Soul 2011-2013 201120122013
- Kia Sportage 2010-2013 2010201120122013
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 1,347 complaints about brakes problems.
2016 Kia Borrego2017 Kia Borrego2018 Kia Borrego2019 Kia Borrego2014 Kia Cadenza2015 Kia Cadenza2016 Kia Cadenza2010 Kia Forte2011 Kia Forte2012 Kia Forte2013 Kia Forte2010 Kia Forte Koup
Questions about recall 23V652000
Is there a recall on the 2010-2019 Kia Borrego, Kia Cadenza and others control unit/module?
Yes. Recall 23V652000, reported on September 25, 2023, covers about 1,730,192 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 23V652000?
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?
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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