KIA Optima HEV cars (model code TF HEV)

Brake fluid leakage may cause an electrical short circuit and overload of the ABS module, which can lead to an engine compartment fire, both while driving and when the vehicle is parked. Potential effects: severe injuries, burns, life‑threatening danger to occupants.

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Risk Level

Critical

Manufacturer

KIA Corporation (producent), KIA Polska Sp. z o.o. (dystrybutor)

Batch Number

Pojazdy wyprodukowane w okresie 28.10.2010–12.12.2013, kod modelowy TF HEV

Notice Date

21.11.2024

What to do if you have this product?

A recall means the product may be unsafe. Here is what to do if you have it at home.

1

Do not eat or use the product

Stop using or consuming it immediately and keep it out of reach of children.
2

Check the batch number and expiry date

Compare the batch/lot number and the best-before or expiry date with the details in the alert — sometimes only specific batches are affected.
3

Return it to the shop

You can take the product back to the shop where you bought it. For a safety recall a refund is due even without a receipt.
4

Get help and report it

If you feel unwell after using the product, contact a doctor. You can also report the case to the relevant authority — GIS, GIF or UOKiK.

General guidance for recalled products in Poland. Always follow the specific instructions in the official alert and from the manufacturer or retailer.

Important Information

What You Should Know

Recommendations

Vehicle users should wait for the notification or contact an authorized KIA service center to schedule a service visit and have the HECU fuses replaced. If the MIL/ABS warning lights come on, or smoke...

Actions Taken

KIA Polska Sp. z o.o. has initiated a recall campaign covering 12 vehicles on the Polish market; owners are being notified to visit an authorized KIA service center to install new lower‑capacity fuses...