Recall 20V519000: 2013–2015 Kia Optima and 1 other model

NHTSA flags this campaign with a park-outside advisory. Check your VIN right away and follow the manufacturer’s notice.

Report received

Aug 27, 2020

Manufacturer

Kia Motors America

Potentially affected

440,370vehicles

Model years

2013–2015

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible consequence

If the HECU short circuits, there is an increased risk of an engine compartment fire.

Remedy

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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2013 Kia Optima1,387 complaints
• 2014 Kia Optima591 complaints
• 2015 Kia Optima1,010 complaints
• 2014 Kia Sorento988 complaints
• 2015 Kia Sorento755 complaints