Transport CanadaCritical
2014 KIA SORENTOTransport Canada Recall #2020405
The official notice
Defect
On certain vehicles, brake fluid can enter the brake Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) and cause a short circuit. Note: This problem may cause the ABS warning light to turn on.
Safety Risk
A short circuit could create a fire risk.
Remedy
Kia will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer for an inspection. If there is a brake fluid leak in the HECU, it will be replaced. Kia recommends that you should park your vehicle outdoors, and away from other vehicles or structures until the recall repairs have been completed.
23,153 vehicles affectedMfr ref: RC138Updated June 10, 2026