Kia Carens RP, Carens UN, Optima TF And 6 More Recall R/2024/465: Kia HECU Fuse Replacement, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 5 Dec 2024
- Launched
- 160,314
- vehicles in the UK
- 241143 241144 241147 241148 240S28 241152 241153 241154 241155
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Kia recalled Carens RP, Carens UN, Optima TF and 6 more vehicles built between 19 September 2009 and 23 July 2018. 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. The recall notice describes the fix as: the recall will replace the fuses in the junction box with a lower rated version. You won't usually pay for it.1
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.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: Kia HECU Fuse Replacement Defect: 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. Remedy: The recall will replace the fuses in the junction box with a lower rated version.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: kia HECU fuse replacement.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: the recall will replace the fuses in the junction box with a lower rated version.
Are You Affected?
Carens RP, Carens UN, Optima TF and 6 more built between 19 September 2009 and 23 July 2018 may be included. Kia estimates 160,314 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Kia, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Kia.
- Book with any franchised Kia dealer, quoting the campaign code 241143 241144 241147 241148 240S28 241152 241153 241154 241155 or the DVSA reference R/2024/465. See how to get a Kia recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
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|---|---|---|---|
| Sportage SLEAn electrical circuit within the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) may experience a short circuit condition that results in excessive current | Urgent | R/2023/015 | |
| EV6Kia EV6 HV battery cell misalignment | Urgent | R/2026/309 | |
| PV5Kia PV5 composite bonnet recall | Book soon | R/2026/253 | |
| PicantoKia Picanto possible under bonnet fuel leak | Urgent | R/2026/251 | |
| K4Kia K4 rear centre seatbelt buckle | Urgent | R/2026/207 |
This is one of 87 Kia recalls in DVSA’s data. The Kia recall launched before it was R/2024/406 on 8 Nov 2024, for kia EV9 IEB upgrade for RSPA function. The one launched after it was R/2024/500 on 13 Jan 2025, for kia Sportage vacuum pump recall. You can also see every Kia recall, the Kia Picanto recall history, all recalls launched in 2024 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2024/465, launched 5 December 2024. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.