OFFICIAL CAMPAIGN FILE

NHTSA campaign 20V519000

NHTSA campaign 20V519000 covers 5 published year-and-model reports from 1 makes in this index and lists 440,370 potentially affected units campaign-wide. VIN eligibility must be checked separately.

Report received August 27, 2020 · Snapshot September 21, 2026

URGENT CAMPAIGN FLAG

NHTSA records include a Park Outside advisory for at least one campaign associated with campaign 20V519000. Open the campaign and verify the VIN before operating or parking the vehicle.

01 / DEFECT RECORD

What NHTSA campaign 20V519000 says

NHTSA campaign 20V519000 identifies SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC and states that If the HECU short circuits, there is an increased risk of an engine compartment fire.

Defect summary

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.

Consequence summary

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

02 / CORRECTIVE ACTION

Remedy for NHTSA campaign 20V519000

For NHTSA campaign 20V519000, the filed corrective action says: 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.

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.

Owner notification: October 20, 2020
Filing manufacturer: Kia Motors America
Component groups: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

03 / PUBLISHED VEHICLES

Vehicles listed under NHTSA campaign 20V519000

RecallRoad links 5 year-and-model reports associated with NHTSA campaign 20V519000; the list reflects published source rows, not individual VIN coverage.

2015 Kia OptimaOpen model-year report →2015 Kia SorentoOpen model-year report →2014 Kia OptimaOpen model-year report →2014 Kia SorentoOpen model-year report →2013 Kia OptimaOpen model-year report →