Due to an internal leak of brake fluid, a short circuit may occur in the electrical circuit for the ABS/ESC (anti-lock braking system / electronic stability control) system. This may lead to an increase in current and overheating in the fuse box, increasing the risk of the engine catching fire, irrespective of whether the vehicle is parked or being driven.
The Kia Optima vehicles affected by this recall were manufactured between 11 August 2011 and 11 July 2013.
Kia recall code: 241A04QF
Affected models: Optima
Vehicle numbers (worldwide): 234,629
Source: Rapex Alert 28/2025 SR/02516/25