Kia recalls 2017 K900s with hydraulic brake system risk of engine fire while parked or driving. Owners must park away from structures until repair.
An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Kia is recalling 2017 K900 vehicles due to a potential engine fire risk from a hydraulic brake system component. This could cause injury if the fire occurs while parked or driving. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1226140-kia-k900-2017-recall-engine-fire-risk-from-brake-system.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1226140-kia-k900-2017-recall-engine-fire-risk-from-brake-system · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #23V652000
“Kia K900 (2017) Recall: Engine Fire Risk from Brake System.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1226140-kia-k900-2017-recall-engine-fire-risk-from-brake-system. Based on NHTSA recall 23V652000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=23V652000).
The Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) in the brake system may have an electrical short. This short could lead to an engine compartment fire while the vehicle is parked or in motion.
Owners of 2017 Kia K900 vehicles are affected. Drivers and passengers are at risk if the vehicle experiences an engine fire while parked or in motion.
Check if your vehicle is a 2017 K900. The recall covers specific model years and vehicle types listed in the official notice.
Move your vehicle to a safe location away from buildings or other structures until the repair is completed.
Reach out to Kia at 1-800-333-4542 to schedule a repair or get further instructions.
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.
The Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) may experience an electrical short, which can cause an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
Your vehicle is affected if it is a 2017 K900. The recall covers specific model years and vehicle types listed in the official notice.
Park your vehicle away from structures until the repair is completed. Contact Kia customer service to schedule the free repair.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Kia to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 23V652000 — Kia Kia Hello, I own a Kia that is covered by recall 23V652000 from Kia. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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