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2024 – 06 – 05
Kia EV6 (2021 – 2024)
Recall # 241041
The Integrated Charging Control Unit (ICCU) can deteriorate over time due to high voltage and temperature variation. As a result, the ICCU may not be able to charge the battery, leading to a gradual discharge and reductions of drive power. If the driver continues to operate the vehicle despite of the warnings, this can lead a complete loss of drive power. This increases the risk of accidents and injuries.
The Kia EV6 vehicles affected by this recall were manufactured between 20 April 2021 and 28 February 2024.
Kia recall code: 241041 Affected models: EV6
Vehicle numbers (worldwide): cca 225,000
Source: Rapex Alert 22/2024 A12/01430/24
2024 – 05 – 05
Kia Soul EV (2014 – 2018)
Recall # 231118
The battery management system (BMS) might not detect an abnormal voltage in the battery cells before an electrical short circuit occurs. This could lead to an increased risk of fire.
The Kia Soul EV vehicles affected by this recall were manufactured between 4 June 2014 and 12 November 2018.
Kia recall code: 231118 Affected models: Soul EV
Vehicle numbers (worldwide): 22,915
Source: Rapex Alert 18/2024 A12/01056/24
2024 – 03 – 05
Kia Soul EV (2013 – 2018)
Recall # 231127
When the vehicle is charging and the parking brake is not manually engaged, unintended vehicle movement may occur even though the gear shift lever is in park position, increasing the risk of accident and injury.
The Kia Soul EV vehicles affected by this recall were manufactured between 26 November 2013 and 14 November 2018.
Kia recall code: 231127 Affected models: Soul EV
Vehicle numbers (worldwide): 39,606
Source: Rapex Alert 9/2024 A12/00486/24
2023 – 09 – 30
Kia Sportage (2018 – 2020)
Recall # 221048
A faulty filter inside the tandem pump can cause insufficient oil supply and failure to generate vacuum pressure. This can affect the braking distance, increasing a risk of an accident.
The Kia Sportage vehicles affected by this recall were manufactured between 26 October 2018 and 5 October 2020.
Kia recall code: 221048 Affected models: Ceed (CD 5Door), XCeed (CUV), Proceed (Shooting Brake), Ceed SW (Sportwagon), Sportage (QLe)
Vehicle numbers (worldwide): n/a
Source: Rapex Alert 39/2023 A12/02275/23
2023 – 09 – 30
Kia ProCeed (2018 – 2020)
Recall # 221048
A faulty filter inside the tandem pump can cause insufficient oil supply and failure to generate vacuum pressure. This can affect the braking distance, increasing a risk of an accident.
The Kia ProCeed vehicles affected by this recall were manufactured between 26 October 2018 and 5 October 2020.
Kia recall code: 221048 Affected models: Ceed (CD 5Door), XCeed (CUV), Proceed (Shooting Brake), Ceed SW (Sportwagon), Sportage (QLe)
Vehicle numbers (worldwide): n/a
Source: Rapex Alert 39/2023 A12/02275/23
2023 – 09 – 30
Kia XCeed (2018 – 2020)
Recall # 221048
A faulty filter inside the tandem pump can cause insufficient oil supply and failure to generate vacuum pressure. This can affect the braking distance, increasing a risk of an accident.
The Kia XCeed vehicles affected by this recall were manufactured between 26 October 2018 and 5 October 2020.
Kia recall code: 221048 Affected models: Ceed (CD 5Door), XCeed (CUV), Proceed (Shooting Brake), Ceed SW (Sportwagon), Sportage (QLe)
Vehicle numbers (worldwide): n/a
Source: Rapex Alert 39/2023 A12/02275/23
2023 – 09 – 30
Kia Ceed (2018 – 2020)
Recall # 221048
A faulty filter inside the tandem pump can cause insufficient oil supply and failure to generate vacuum pressure. This can affect the braking distance, increasing a risk of an accident.
The Kia Ceed vehicles affected by this recall were manufactured between 26 October 2018 and 5 October 2020.
Kia recall code: 221048 Affected models: Ceed (CD 5Door), XCeed (CUV), Proceed (Shooting Brake), Ceed SW (Sportwagon), Sportage (QLe)
Vehicle numbers (worldwide): n/a
Source: Rapex Alert 39/2023 A12/02275/23
2023 – 09 – 22
Kia Sorento (2022)
Recall # 231070
Due to a software error, the turn indicators (blinkers) may malfunction. Other road users will be unable to see if the vehicle is about to turn, creating a risk of an accident.
The Kia Sorento vehicles affected by this recall were manufactured between 1 April and 31 August 2022.
Kia recall code: 231070 Affected models: Sorento, Sorento (P)HEV
Vehicle numbers (worldwide): 39,110
Source: Rapex Alert 38/2023 A12/02239/23
2023 – 08 – 28
Kia Sportage (2011 – 2018)
Recall # 230047
Due to a manufacturing error, the engine might overheat due to fuel or oil leaks and subsequently break down. This may endanger the following traffic and can cause a fire.
The Kia Sportage vehicles affected by this recall were manufactured between 11 January 2011 and 13 September 2018.
Kia recall code: 230047 Affected models: Cerato, Forte, Optima, Sorento, Sportage
Vehicle numbers (worldwide): 118,580
Source: Rapex Alert 34/2023 A12/01885/23
2023 – 08 – 27
Kia Sorento (2011 – 2018)
Recall # 230047
Due to a manufacturing error, the engine might overheat due to fuel or oil leaks and subsequently break down. This may endanger the following traffic and can cause a fire.
The Kia Sorento vehicles affected by this recall were manufactured between 11 January 2011 and 13 September 2018.
Kia recall code: 230047 Affected models: Cerato, Forte, Optima, Sorento, Sportage
Vehicle numbers (worldwide): 118,580
Source: Rapex Alert 34/2023 A12/01885/23
2023 – 08 – 27
Kia Optima (2011 – 2018)
Recall # 230047
Due to a manufacturing error, the engine might overheat due to fuel or oil leaks and subsequently break down. This may endanger the following traffic and can cause a fire.
The Kia Optima vehicles affected by this recall were manufactured between 11 January 2011 and 13 September 2018.
Kia recall code: 230047 Affected models: Cerato, Forte, Optima, Sorento, Sportage
Vehicle numbers (worldwide): 118,580
Source: Rapex Alert 34/2023 A12/01885/23
2023 – 08 – 27
Kia Forte (2011 – 2018)
Recall # 230047
Due to a manufacturing error, the engine might overheat due to fuel or oil leaks and subsequently break down. This may endanger the following traffic and can cause a fire.
The Kia Forte vehicles affected by this recall were manufactured between 11 January 2011 and 13 September 2018.
Kia recall code: 230047 Affected models: Cerato, Forte, Optima, Sorento, Sportage
Vehicle numbers (worldwide): 118,580
Source: Rapex Alert 34/2023 A12/01885/23
2023 – 08 – 27
Kia Cerato (2011 – 2018)
Recall # 230047
Due to a manufacturing error, the engine might overheat due to fuel or oil leaks and subsequently break down. This may endanger the following traffic and can cause a fire.
The Kia Cerato vehicles affected by this recall were manufactured between 11 January 2011 and 13 September 2018.
Kia recall code: 230047 Affected models: Cerato, Forte, Optima, Sorento, Sportage
Vehicle numbers (worldwide): 118,580
Source: Rapex Alert 34/2023 A12/01885/23
2023 – 08 – 14
Kia Sportage (2022 – 2023)
Recall # 230S15
Due to voltage instability when starting the vehicle, the instrument panel may fail to illuminate. This results in the failure of functioning of the display which could cause drivers to be unable to see important vehicle indicators, increasing the risk of an accident.
The Kia Sportage and Sportage HEVs of the 2022 and 2023 model years are being recalled.
Kia recall code: 230S15 Affected models: Niro HEV; Sportage; Sportage HEV
Vehicle numbers (worldwide): 254,411
Source: Rapex Alert 32/2023 A12/01783/23
2023 – 08 – 14
Kia Niro HEV (2022 – 2023)
Recall # 231025
Due to voltage instability when starting the vehicle, the instrument panel may fail to illuminate. This results in the failure of functioning of the display which could cause drivers to be unable to see important vehicle indicators, increasing the risk of an accident.
The Kia Niro HEVs of the 2022 and 2023 model years are being recalled.
Kia recall code: 231025 Affected models: Niro HEV; Sportage; Sportage HEV
Vehicle numbers (worldwide): 254,411
Source: Rapex Alert 32/2023 A12/01783/23
2023 – 05 – 18
Kia Niro EV (2020)
Recall # 231008
The electric power control unit (EPCU) may leak coolant internally which can cause a loss of driving power, creating a risk of an accident.
The Kia Niro EV vehicles affected by this recall were manufactured between June and December 2020.
Kia recall code: 231008 Affected models: Niro EV, Soul EV
Vehicle numbers (worldwide): 7,120
Source: Rapex Alert 18/2023 A12/00998/23
2023 – 05 – 18
Kia Soul EV (2020)
Recall # 231008
The electric power control unit (EPCU) may leak coolant internally which can cause a loss of driving power, creating a risk of an accident.
The Kia Soul EV vehicles affected by this recall were manufactured between June and September 2020.
Kia recall code: 231008 Affected models: Niro EV, Soul EV
Vehicle numbers (worldwide): 7,120
Source: Rapex Alert 18/2023 A12/00998/23
2023 – 03 – 24
Kia Sorento PHEV (2020)
Recall # 230015
The fuel tank may have been improperly moulded, which can result in fuel leaks, increasing the risk of a fire.
The Kia Sorento PHEV vehicles affected by this recall were manufactured between 11 April and 10 May 2022.
Kia recall code: 230015 Affected models: Sorento (PHEV)
Vehicle numbers (worldwide): n/a
Source: Rapex Alert 12/2023 A12/00587/23
2023 – 02 – 24
Kia Sorento (2012 – 2014)
Recall # 221086
Damage to the auxiliary heater may cause an electrical fault. This can increase thermal heat generation, increasing the risk of fire.
The Kia Sorento vehicles affected by this recall were manufactured between 6 March 2012 and 14 August 2014.
Kia recall code: 221086 Affected models: Sorento
Vehicle numbers (worldwide): 105,825
Source: Rapex Alert 08/2023 A12/00383/23
2023 – 01 – 13
Kia Sportage (2013 – 2015)
Recall # 220S39
The Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) module could malfunction and cause an electrical short circuit. This could result in an engine compartment fire.
The Kia Sportage vehicles affected by this recall were manufactured between 15 May 2013 and 17 November 2015.
Kia recall code: 220S39 Affected models: Sportage (SLe)
Vehicle numbers (worldwide): n/a
Source: Rapex Alert 02/2023 A12/00020/23