Kia Sorento (2010 – 2014)

The Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU), responsible for the Anti-lock Braking System, Electronic Stability Control System and Traction Control System, can remain live even when the vehicle is switched off. If moisture enters the HECU, an electrical short circuit can occur. If an electrical short circuit occurs, this could result in an engine compartment fire.

The Kia Sorento vehicles affected by this recall were manufactured between 1 July 2010 and 21 August 2014.

Kia recall code: 241143
Affected models: Cadenza, Carens/Rondo, Cerato/Forte, Mohave/Borrego, Optima, Picanto, Quoris, Ray, Rio, Sorento, Soul, Sportage
Vehicle numbers (worldwide): 4,916,329

Source: Rapex Alert 52/2024 SR/03805/24

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