2010–2019 Kia Borrego, 2014–2016 Kia Cadenza, 2010–2013 Kia Forte and 9 other models Recall: Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) may experience an electrical…
NHTSA campaign 23V652000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · filed Sep 25, 2023 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
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.
The risk
An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
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 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.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Kia | Borrego | 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 |
| Kia | Cadenza | 2014, 2015, 2016 |
| Kia | Forte | 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 |
| Kia | Forte Koup | 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 |
| Kia | K900 | 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 |
| Kia | Optima | 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 |
| Kia | Optima Hybrid | 2011, 2012, 2013 |
| Kia | Rio | 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 |
| Kia | Rondo | 2010, 2011 |
| Kia | Sorento | 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 |
| Kia | Soul | 2011, 2012, 2013 |
| Kia | Sportage | 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 23V652000 (manufacturer number SC284). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.