Recall 21V331000: 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

May 10, 2021

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 previously recalled under recall 20V-519. Brake fluid may leak inside the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU), possibly resulting in an electrical short.

Possible consequence

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 NHTSA recall number 20V-519. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC212.

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