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Transport Canada recall 2023529

A recall listed here may apply to a vehicle of this year, make and model. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle: check the VIN with the official lookups.

Campaign
Published byTransport Canada (Canada)
Campaign number2023529
Manufacturer's numberRC191
Reported2023-09-26
ComponentBrakes
Notification typeSafety Mfr
Units potentially affected276225

What is wrong

Issue:

On certain vehicles, the brake hydraulic electronic control unit (HECU) could short circuit.

Safety Risk:

A short circuit could create a fire risk, even while the vehicle is parked and turned off.

Corrective Actions:

Kia will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the fuse(s) for the HECU. Kia recommends that you should park your vehicle outdoors and away from other vehicles or structures until the recall repairs have been completed.

Vehicles this campaign lists
2010 KIA BORREGO
2011 KIA BORREGO
2014 KIA CADENZA
2015 KIA CADENZA
2016 KIA CADENZA
2011 KIA FORTE
2012 KIA FORTE
2013 KIA FORTE
2011 KIA FORTE KOUPListed as a series or trim of this model.
2012 KIA FORTE KOUPListed as a series or trim of this model.
2013 KIA FORTE KOUPListed as a series or trim of this model.
2015 KIA K900
2011 KIA OPTIMA
2012 KIA OPTIMA
2013 KIA OPTIMA
2014 KIA OPTIMA
2015 KIA OPTIMA
2012 KIA RIO
2013 KIA RIO
2014 KIA RIO
2015 KIA RIO
2016 KIA RIO
2017 KIA RIO
2010 KIA RONDO
2011 KIA RONDO
2012 KIA RONDO
2014 KIA RONDO
2015 KIA RONDO
2016 KIA RONDO
2017 KIA RONDO
2011 KIA SORENTO
2012 KIA SORENTO
2013 KIA SORENTO
2014 KIA SORENTO
2011 KIA SOUL
2012 KIA SOUL
2013 KIA SOUL
2010 KIA SPORTAGE
2011 KIA SPORTAGE
2012 KIA SPORTAGE
2013 KIA SPORTAGE

A vehicle with no link is not in this site's catalog, which covers cars, multipurpose vehicles and trucks by model year. The campaign is from data as of 2026-10-19.

Bulletins for the same vehicles and component

Bulletins for the same vehicles and component
TSB_CHA098_R32020-09-03. Service bulletin. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: IBAU SYSTEM REPAIR FOR NOISE AND AIR BLEEDING - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This bulletin provides the repair procedure for the Integrated Brake Actuation Unit (iBAU) system on some 2014-2019MY EV/Hybrid/Plug-In Hybrid vehicles listed (see table), which may exhibit a "honking" (Hissing) noise due to air remaining in the brake fluid system.
PS6752020-09-03. Service bulletin. PITSTOP - BRAKE CALIPER LEAK INSPECTION - This PITSTOP provides information related to a brake caliper fluid/oil substance found on some Kia vehicles, due to possible excess assembly oil applied during assembly.
TSB_CHA098_R22020-04-07. Service bulletin. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: IBAU SYSTEM REPAIR FOR NOISE AND AIR BLEEDING - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides the repair procedure for the Integrated Brake Actuation Unit (iBAU) system on some 2014-2019MY EV/Hybrid/Plug-In Hybrid vehicles listed (see table), which may exhibit a “Honking” (Hissing) noise due to air remaining in the brake fluid system.
TSBCHA098_R12019-09-06. Service bulletin. TSBCHA098_R1: IBAU SYSTEM REPAIR FOR NOISE AND AIR BLEEDING - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides the repair procedure for the Integrated Brake Actuation Unit (iBAU) system on some 2014-2019MY EV/Hybrid/Plug-In Hybrid vehicles listed (see table), which may exhibit a "Honking" (Hissing) noise due to air remaining in the brake fluid system.
TSBCHA0922018-11-13. Service bulletin. TSB: BRAKE PEDAL STOPPER PAD REPLACEMENT - This bulletin provides the procedure to replace the brake pedal stopper pad on some 2012-2013MY Optima (QF) vehicles, produced from August 12, 2011 through September 27, 2013. The brake pedal stopper pad may deteriorate over time, allowing the stop lamp switch plunger to remain extended when the brake pedal is released. A deteriorated pad can result in the continuous illumination of the stop lamps. If the continuous illumination of the stop lamps is duplicated, follow the procedure outlined in this bulletin to replace the brake pedal stopper pad.
WTY011_REIMB2018-10-09. Service bulletin. WARRANTY EXTENSION PROGRAM (WTY011) - REQUEST FOR REIMBURSEMENT FORM - 2012-2013 MY OPTIMA BRAKE STOPPER PAD Kia New Vehicle Limited Warranty Extension
WTY011_QA2018-10-09. Service bulletin. WARRANTY EXTENSION PROGRAM (WTY011) - Q & A - 2012-2013 MY OPTIMA BRAKE PEDAL STOPPER PAD NEW VEHICLE LIMITED WARRANTY EXTENSION
WTY011_OWNER2018-10-09. Service bulletin. WARRANTY EXTENSION PROGRAM (WTY011) - OWNER LETTER - Dear Kia Optima Owner: Kia Motors America, Inc. takes pride in providing you with high quality and dependable vehicles. In order to maintain these standards, Kia is extending the New Vehicle Limited Warranty coverage, to all owners, for the brake stopper pad on certain 2012-2013 MY Kia Optima vehicles from 5-years/60,000-miles to 15-years/unlimited-miles, starting from the date of first service. The material of the brake pedal stopper pad, which is located between the stop lamp switch and the brake pedal arm, may deteriorate over time allowing the stop lamp switch plunger to remain extended when the brake pedal is released. A deteriorated pad can result in the continuous illumination of the stop lamps.
WTY011_DPSM2018-10-09. Service bulletin. WARRANTY EXTENSION PROGRAM (WTY011) - DEALER PARTS & SERVICE MANAGER LETTER - Kia Motors America, Inc. is extending the warranty coverage, to all owners, for the brake pedal stopper pad on all 2012-2013 MY Optima (QF) vehicles, manufactured at KMMG, from 5-years/60,000-miles to 15-years/unlimited-miles, starting from the date of first service. The material of the brake pedal stopper pad, which is located between the stop lamp switch and the brake pedal arm, may deteriorate over time allowing the stop lamp switch plunger to remain extended when the brake pedal is released. A deteriorated pad can result in the continuous illumination of the stop lamps.
WTY011_DP2018-10-09. Service bulletin. WARRANTY EXTENSION PROGRAM (WTY011) - DEALER PRINCIPAL LETTER - Kia Motors America, Inc. is extending the warranty coverage, to all owners, for the brake pedal stopper pad on all 2012-2013 MY Optima (QF) vehicles, manufactured at KMMG, from 5-years/60,000-miles to 15-years/unlimited-miles, starting from the date of first service. The material of the brake pedal stopper pad, which is located between the stop lamp switch and the brake pedal arm, may deteriorate over time allowing the stop lamp switch plunger to remain extended when the brake pedal is released. A deteriorated pad can result in the continuous illumination of the stop lamps.

A bulletin is the manufacturer's note to its dealers. It is not part of this recall.

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