Kia Sorento, Rio +10 more: Service brakes — control unit/module

Affects Kia Sorento, Rio, Optima Hybrid, Soul, Sportage, Optima, Cadenza, K900, Rondo, Forte Koup, Borrego, Forte · 2010–2019 — about 1.7M vehicles.

The hazard

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

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.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational