OFFICIAL CAMPAIGN FILE

NHTSA campaign 23V652000

NHTSA campaign 23V652000 covers 25 published year-and-model reports from 1 makes in this index and lists 1,730,192 potentially affected units campaign-wide. VIN eligibility must be checked separately.

Report received September 25, 2023 · Snapshot September 21, 2026

URGENT CAMPAIGN FLAG

NHTSA records include a Park Outside advisory for at least one campaign associated with campaign 23V652000. Open the campaign and verify the VIN before operating or parking the vehicle.

01 / DEFECT RECORD

What NHTSA campaign 23V652000 says

NHTSA campaign 23V652000 identifies SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC and states that An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

Defect summary

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.

Consequence summary

An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

02 / CORRECTIVE ACTION

Remedy for NHTSA campaign 23V652000

For NHTSA campaign 23V652000, the filed corrective action says: 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.

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.

Owner notification: March 29, 2024
Filing manufacturer: Kia America, Inc.
Component groups: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

03 / PUBLISHED VEHICLES

Vehicles listed under NHTSA campaign 23V652000

RecallRoad links 25 year-and-model reports associated with NHTSA campaign 23V652000; the list reflects published source rows, not individual VIN coverage.