NHTSA recall 21V331000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Kia America, Inc.
Details
What's wrong: Brake fluid may leak inside the hydraulic electronic control unit (hecu), possibly resulting in an electrical short.
Why it matters: An electrical short in the hecu increases the risk of a fire while parked or driving.
The fix: 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…
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All model years NHTSA lists
2013 Kia Optima, 2014 Kia Optima, 2015 Kia Optima, 2014 Kia Sorento, 2015 Kia Sorento.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 21V331000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.