Kia

February 7, 2020

European Union 2020

Kia Sorento

Due to an error in the Frontal Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) software, the braking assist function may fail when the vehicle approaches a stationary vehicle or a pedestrian. Consequently, the braking assist may not activate during a frontal collision, increasing the risk of injury to vehicle occupants and other…

January 17, 2020

European Union 2015

Kia Optima

The non-return valve in the vacuum pump may not function properly. This may lead to failure of braking power assistance thus increasing the risk of an accident.

September 13, 2019

European Union 2019–2020

Kia Optima

A software error in the Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist system may cause the brake assist function not to engage as expected. As a result, the system may not detect another vehicle standing in front of the moving car, increasing the risk of an accident.

August 2, 2019

European Union 2012

Kia Picanto

The fuel filler and fuel levelling hoses may wear over time, potentially resulting in a fuel leak. Fuel leakage close to a source of ignition increases the risk of the vehicle catching fire.

May 24, 2019

European Union 2016–2018

Kia Niro

The main relay within the power relay assembly may have inadequate connections between its contacts. This may cause a short circuit or prevent the vehicle from starting, increasing the risk of fire and potential accident.

March 1, 2019

European Union 2017–2018

Kia Stinger

There is a rough edge in the left fender body panel. It could damage the insulation of the front wiring harness located in the engine and passenger compartments.

December 14, 2018

European Union 2013–2014

Kia Soul

The connection between the steering rod and the steering box may come loose. As a consequence it may be impossible to steer the vehicle.

August 10, 2018

European Union 2017

Kia Niro

Oil might leak on the power electrode inside the hydraulic clutch actuator. This may result in a short-circuit, leading to a fire.

May 11, 2018

European Union 2017

Kia Rio

The cable length of the rear door lock assemblies may be incorrect. Although appearing to engage, the child lock may not engage.

March 23, 2018

European Union 2011

Kia Sorento

A faulty fuel line may lead to fuel loss in the engine compartment. Contact of the fuel with hot engine parts could lead to a fire.

September 30, 2016

European Union 2015–2016

Kia Sorento

null Due to a software problem in the electronic control module of the tow-bar, the brake light of a trailer attached to the vehicle is not activated when the towing vehicle slows down through the cruise control. This increases the risk of accidents for following vehicles.

September 2, 2016

European Union 2005–2014

Kia Carnival, Sedona

null Due to corrosion, the safety catch for the bonnet might not work correctly. There is consequently a risk that the bonnet may open while the car is being driven.

April 15, 2016

European Union

Kia Soul

null A fault with the steering gear box could lead to the driver not being able to steer the vehicle properly.

August 8, 2014

European Union 2013–2014

Kia Soul

null The connection between the steering column and the steering mechanism may become loose, causing a loss of steering.

May 23, 2014

European Union 2012

Kia Sorento

null In the event of a crash, the driver seat belt anchor pretensioner piston may separate from the cable immediately after the pretensioner activation. This would reduce the protection afforded to the driver.

May 24, 2013

European Union

Kia Sorento, Carens, Carnival, Soul, Sportage, Optima

null A fault in the brake light switch may result in the brake light not coming on when the brake pedal is pressed or in the brake light remaining on. Moreover, in vehicles with automatic transmission it may not be possible to move the lever out of the ‘P’ position.

January 25, 2013

European Union

Kia Picanto

null The handbrake may not release fully. Inappropriate functioning of the handbrake might lead to an accident.

March 2, 2012

European Union

Kia

null Some vehicles have been fitted with a vacuum pump that could fail in service. If this occurs it will reduce the amount of vacuum available to the servo which, after a number of braking applications, will result in increased braking distances and pedal hardness.

June 25, 2010

European Union

KIA

The product poses a risk of injuries as there is a possibility that, in some rare circumstances, insufficient brake force could be produced by the master brake cylinder which could potentially lead to a road accident.

September 18, 2009

European Union

KIA

There is a risk of injuries with the affected vehicles because the brake light switch may malfunction causing the brake lights to fail to illuminate when the brake pedal is depressed, or to remain illuminated when the brake pedal is released. In addition, it is possible that the electronic stability control may be…