Kia recall: Kia HECU Fuse Replacement
Yes – some of these vehicles are being recalled
- What's wrong
- The HECU hydraulic electronic control unit of affected vehicles equipped with Anti-lock Brake Systems ABS and Electronic Stability Control ESC could leak internally and cause an electrical short over time. In extreme cases the HECU could overheat with a possible risk of an under bonnet…
- What to do
- Contact a Kia dealer to book the free repair. The recall will replace the fuses in the junction box with a lower rated version.
Source: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)
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What’s wrong
The HECU hydraulic electronic control unit of affected vehicles equipped with Anti-lock Brake Systems ABS and Electronic Stability Control ESC could leak internally and cause an electrical short over time. In extreme cases the HECU could overheat with a possible risk of an under bonnet fire.
The fix
The recall will replace the fuses in the junction box with a lower rated version.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carens UN | 19 Sep 2009 | 14 Dec 2012 | 685 |
| Rio JB | 28 Oct 2009 | 26 Sep 2011 | 2 |
| Rio JB | 28 Oct 2009 | 26 Sep 2011 | 6,961 |
| Picanto SA | 17 Dec 2009 | 11 Jan 2011 | 8,183 |
| Carens RP | 28 Aug 2012 | 23 Jul 2018 | 970 |
| Carens RP | 28 Aug 2012 | 23 Jul 2018 | 1,928 |
| Carens RP | 28 Aug 2012 | 23 Jul 2018 | 1,714 |
| Carens RP | 28 Aug 2012 | 23 Jul 2018 | 1,529 |
| Carens RP | 28 Aug 2012 | 23 Jul 2018 | 2,702 |
| Carens RP | 28 Aug 2012 | 23 Jul 2018 | 844 |
| Carens RP | 28 Aug 2012 | 23 Jul 2018 | 2,619 |
| SPORTAGE SLe | 12 Mar 2010 | 24 Jan 2014 | 49,477 |
| Optima TF | 9 Feb 2010 | 23 Jul 2015 | 3,069 |
| Soul AM | 9 Jun 2010 | 30 Oct 2013 | 9,216 |
| Sorento XM | 1 Jul 2010 | 21 Aug 2014 | 11,036 |
| Rio UB | 15 Dec 2010 | 31 Mar 2017 | 59,379 |
How to check your vehicle
Use the official DVSA checker with your registration number to see if your exact vehicle is included. If it is, the manufacturer should have written to the registered keeper. The repair is free, even if you bought the vehicle second-hand.
Updated 5 December 2024. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.