Kia recalls 2015 Optima vehicles with potential brake fluid leaks causing electrical shorts and fire risk. Owners must park away from structures until repair. Free fix available at dealerships.
An electrical short in the HECU increases the risk of a fire while parked or driving.
Kia is recalling 2015 Optima vehicles due to a risk of fire from brake fluid leaks causing electrical shorts in the brake system. This issue requires a dealer visit for a free repair to prevent fire hazards. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1248430-kia-2015-optima-service-brakes-recall-fire-risk-from-electrical.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1248430-kia-2015-optima-service-brakes-recall-fire-risk-from-electrical · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #21V331000
“Kia 2015 Optima Service Brakes Recall: Fire Risk from Electrical Short.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1248430-kia-2015-optima-service-brakes-recall-fire-risk-from-electrical. Based on NHTSA recall 21V331000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=21V331000).
Brake fluid leaking into the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) can cause electrical shorts. This short circuit increases fire risk while the vehicle is parked or in motion.
Owners of 2015 Kia Optima vehicles with the hydraulic brake system described in the recall are most at risk. This affects vehicles purchased between 2013-2015.
Check if your 2013-2015 Optima or 2014-2015 Sorento has a brake fluid leak in the HECU. The recall was issued for vehicles previously covered under NHTSA recall 20V-519.
Move your vehicle to a location away from other vehicles and buildings until the repair is completed.
Reach out to Kia at 1-800-333-4542 to schedule a free repair at a dealership.
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.
Brake fluid leaking into the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) can cause electrical shorts, increasing fire risk while parked or driving.
Your 2013-2015 Optima or 2014-2015 Sorento may be affected if it had a brake fluid leak in the HECU, as previously covered under NHTSA recall 20V-519.
Dealers will install a new multi-fuse and inspect the HECU for leaks, replacing it if necessary at no cost to the owner.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Kia to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 21V331000 — Kia Kia Hello, I own a Kia that is covered by recall 21V331000 from Kia. The official recall notice states: 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. 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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