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2015 KIA OPTIMA Recalled by Kia Motors America — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
What You Should Do
Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.
Owners are advised to park outside and away from other vehicles and structures until the recall repair is completed. Dealers will install a new multi-fuse, and inspect the HECU for leaks, replacing the HECU if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 2, 2021. This recall supersedes previous NHTSA recall number 20V-519. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC212.
Affected Products
2015 KIA OPTIMA. Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Optima and 2014-2015 Sorento vehicles previously recalled under recall 20V-519. Brake fluid may leak inside the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU), possibly resulting in an electrical short.
Why Was This Recalled?
An electrical short in the HECU increases the risk of a fire while parked or driving.
Where Was This Sold?
Nationwide
About Kia Motors America
Kia Motors America has 60 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.
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Data sourced from the NHTSA. Last updated March 27, 2026. View original report