HECU Multi-Fuse Replacement Recall

What type of campaign is Kia conducting?

Kia is conducting a safety recall campaign for certain vehicles equipped with the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU), which controls the Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS), Electronic Stability Control System (ESC) and Traction Control System (TCS) in the vehicle. The HECU could malfunction internally and cause an electrical short over time, potentially resulting in an engine compartment fire.

There is a risk of an engine compartment fire, even when the vehicle is turned off, as the circuit is constantly powered. This could increase the possibility of an accident, serious injury or death to vehicle occupants, other road users and bystanders, and/or damage to property.

The short circuit does not affect the functioning of the brake system itself.

What vehicles are affected by the recall?

How many customer vehicles are affected by this recall?

What is the Safety Issue?

Can you describe the recall campaign and fix?

How will owners of the affected vehicles be notified?

What should vehicle owners do when they receive the notification?

How was the issue discovered?

Have there been any deaths, injuries or accidents as a result of this condition in Australia?

Will vehicle owners be required to pay for the repair?

How long will the repair take?

Is the vehicle safe to drive?

We recommend contacting your nearest Kia dealer to book in to have the repair conducted as soon as possible. However, there have been no instances of the fault occurring in Kia vehicles in Australia that we are aware of, and very few instances in foreign markets. You can continue to drive your vehicle as normal, unless you have warning lights already on display in which case you should have the vehicle inspected immediately.

Is my Kia affected by any outstanding recalls?

You can easily check whether your vehicle is affected by any recalls by entering your VIN below.

Vin Checker

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National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters (NAATI)

https://www.naati.com.au/

Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS National)

https://tisnational.gov.au/

If you are hearing impaired and/or find it hard speaking with people who use a phone, the National Relay Service (NRS) can help you. Their contact details can be found at the following link:

https://www.infrastructure.gov.au/media-communications-arts/phone/services-people-disability/accesshub/national-relay-service

This information has been provided to help you, the customer, understand the outstanding recall on your vehicle. Kia Australia cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed. The information provided is accurate based on Dealer reporting of recall completion and is reliant on the user input of the correct Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). Product Safety Recall information only applies to vehicles that were originally imported by Kia Australia and sold through an authorised Kia Dealer. Once you have received your Recall notification letter from Kia Australia, it is your responsibility to schedule a convenient time with your local Kia Dealer to have the recall completed. For more information regarding your vehicle's outstanding Product Safety Recall, please contact your local Kia Dealer.