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Vehicle recall 23V652000 · September 25, 2023

Kia Borrego, Rio and 10 more models

The Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) may experience an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Park affected vehicles outside, away from buildings, until they are repaired. This is the manufacturer’s safety advisory for this recall.

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
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
23V652000
Reported to NHTSA
September 25, 2023
Filed by
Kia America, Inc.
Manufacturer campaign
SC284
Owner notification
March 29, 2024
Vehicles potentially affected
1,730,192
Initiated by
the manufacturer
Components
Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip › Control unit/module
Recall 23V652000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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