Risk of fire even when the vehicle is parked with three Kia models

07/07/2025

Kia is recalling 234,629 vehicles of the Optima model series manufactured between 11. 8. 2011 and 11. 7. 2013, 444,446 vehicles of the Sorento model series manufactured between 15. 1. 2010 and 17. 6. 2013, and 241,146 vehicles of the Cerato model series manufactured between 6. 4. 2010 and 22. 3. 2013. The reason for the recall is a short circuit in the ABS/ESP unit circuit that can lead to a fire, even when the vehicle is switched off.

At an authorised workshop, new low-capacity fuses are installed for early detection of system faults. The fuse has a lower ampere rating to effectively limit the operating current of the ABS/ESC unit.

The Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt (KBA) monitors the recall under the reference number “15156R, 15157R, 15158R“. The internal manufacturer code is “241A04QF, 241A04XMa, 241146“.

Recall details

Make:	Kia
Model:	Optima, Sorento, Cerato
Year of manufacture:	2010 – 2013
Production:	2010 – 2013
Extent:	234,629 + 444,446 + 241,146
Code:	241A04QF, 241A04XMa, 241146
KBA publication date:	2. 7. 2025

Source: KBA 15156R, 15157R, 15158R (Search Rückrufcode: 241A04QF, 241A04XMa, 241146)

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