KIA Optima, Sorento (2013-2015): Service brakes, hydraulic
Recall 20V519000 · Aug 27, 2020 · Kia Motors America
440,370
vehicles affected
440,370
vehicles affected
Owners are told to park these vehicles outside, away from buildings, until they are repaired.
Facts
- Recall number
- 20V519000
- Date
- Aug 27, 2020
- Maker
- Kia Motors America
- Units affected
- 440,370
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Service brakes, hydraulic > Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip > Control unit/module
- Model years
- 2013-2015
- Started by
- The safety regulator
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
If the HECU short circuits, there is an increased risk of an engine compartment fire.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 5 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 20V519000?
2 models: Kia Optima (2013-2015), Kia Sorento (2014-2015), about 440,370 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 20V519000?
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.
What can happen?
If the HECU short circuits, there is an increased risk of an engine compartment fire.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.