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Instrument cluster showing information late (2025 Kia)Electrical and electronic systems
A recall does not mean your car is affected. Check the market, build date and VIN with the manufacturer.
- Engine / equipment
- Kia EV3, EV4, EV5, EV6, EV9, PV5, K4, Sportage and Sorento built in the second half of 2025
- Period mentioned
- 2025
- Symptoms
- The digital cluster shows information late or incorrectly while driving.
- Possible cause described
- An instrument-cluster software error on cars built from 24/6/2025 to 18/12/2025: 174,505 worldwide and about 5,800 in Germany (KBA 16442R). The cluster software is updated; Kia knows of no accidents.
- Check for the garage
- Check the campaign by VIN on the Kia website and ask for the update.
- Cost cited in the source
- Free under the recall.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.
Sources from the original database
View full entryInstrument cluster that goes blank (Niro II and Sportage V)Electrical and electronic systems
A recall does not mean your car is affected. Check the market, build date and VIN with the manufacturer.
- Engine / equipment
- Second-generation Kia Niro and Sportage V
- Period mentioned
- 2022–2023
- Symptoms
- The digital cluster stays black or does not start up when the ignition is switched on.
- Possible cause described
- Start-up faults can leave the car without its instrument cluster. Kia recalled 254,411 vehicles worldwide (2,207 in Germany; KBA 013028, codes 230S15 and 231025) and updates the cluster control unit software.
- Check for the garage
- Check campaigns 230S15 and 231025 by VIN; if the cluster goes blank, do not drive without a speedometer or warning lights.
- Cost cited in the source
- Free under the recall.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.
Sources from the original database
View full entryRecall: wiring under the passenger seat on the Niro IIElectrical and electronic systems
A recall does not mean your car is affected. Check the market, build date and VIN with the manufacturer.
- Engine / equipment
- Second-generation Kia Niro: hybrid, plug-in hybrid and electric
- Period mentioned
- 2023–2025
- Symptoms
- Airbag warning light on or faults in the passenger restraint system.
- Possible cause described
- The floor wiring under the front passenger seat can be damaged and affect airbag deployment and the seat belt. Kia recalled it in the US (NHTSA 25V024): the garage inspects, replaces or reroutes the wiring and adds covers, free of charge.
- Check for the garage
- Check by VIN whether the campaign exists in your country; if the airbag warning comes on, ask for the codes to be read.
- Cost cited in the source
- Free under the recall.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.
Sources from the original database
View full entryKia airbag and seat-belt recalls (2002–2026)Airbags and seat belts
A recall does not mean your car is affected. Check the market, build date and VIN with the manufacturer.
- Engine / equipment
- Components named in each recall
- Period mentioned
- Only production periods and VINs documented in the application conditions.
- Symptoms
- None visible: the defect usually only shows in a crash; sometimes the airbag light comes on.
- Possible cause described
- Manufacturing, assembly or software defects the maker identified in specific batches. Each model’s condition lists its recalls with the official reference, which can be looked up on the DVSA website.
- Check for the garage
- Check by VIN whether any of the recalls is outstanding (at the dealer or on the DVSA website) and carry out the inspection or replacement it requires.
- Cost cited in the source
- No verified estimate; check whether the free recall remedy remains outstanding for the VIN.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.
Sources from the original database
DVSA R/2002/164 — KIA MAGENTIS SEDVSA R/2007/077 — KIA SORENTODVSA R/2009/044 / 41029/28 — KIA SPORTAGEDVSA R/2014/036 / 131106 &131S01 — KIA SPORTAGEDVSA R/2014/036 / 131106 &131S01 — KIA SOULDVSA R/2022/082 / 221004 — KIA SOULDVSA R/2022/083 / 221040 — KIA SOULDVSA R/2022/147 / 221042 — KIA SORENTODVSA R/2024/218 / 241043 — KIA SOUL SK3 EVDVSA R/2026/252 / 261246 — KIA PV5
View full entryKia brake recalls (2003–2024)Brakes
A recall does not mean your car is affected. Check the market, build date and VIN with the manufacturer.
- Engine / equipment
- Components named in each recall
- Period mentioned
- Only production periods and VINs documented in the application conditions.
- Symptoms
- A hard pedal or longer travel, brake, ABS or ESP warnings, noises or a parking brake that does not hold.
- Possible cause described
- Manufacturing, assembly or software defects the maker identified in specific batches. Each model’s condition lists its recalls with the official reference, which can be looked up on the DVSA website.
- Check for the garage
- Check by VIN whether any of the recalls is outstanding (at the dealer or on the DVSA website) and carry out the inspection or replacement it requires.
- Cost cited in the source
- No verified estimate; check whether the free recall remedy remains outstanding for the VIN.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.
Sources from the original database
DVSA R/2003/162 — KIA CARENSDVSA R/2003/162 — KIA RIODVSA R/2004/077 — KIA SORENTODVSA R/2004/158 — KIA SORENTODVSA R/2005/118 — KIA SPORTAGEDVSA R/2009/092 — KIA SORENTODVSA R/2009/092 — KIA SPORTAGEDVSA R/2009/092 — KIA CARENSDVSA R/2010/063 — KIA CEE`DDVSA R/2011/030 — KIA MEGENTISDVSA R/2012/138 — KIA PICANTODVSA R/2013/055 / 131021 — KIA SPORTAGEDVSA R/2013/055 / 131021 — KIA MEGENTISDVSA R/2013/055 / 131021 — KIA OPTIMADVSA R/2013/055 / 131021 — KIA SORENTODVSA R/2013/055 / 131021 — KIA SOULDVSA R/2013/055 / 131021 — KIA CARENSDVSA R/2020/253 / 201085 — KIA SOUL EVDVSA R/2020/357 / BFCLR1 — KIA CEE'D CDDVSA R/2020/357 / BFCLR1 — KIA SPORTAGE QLEDVSA R/2020/374 / 201128 — KIA SOUL SK3 EVDVSA R/2022/328 / 221103 — KIA SORENTODVSA R/2023/255 / 220S15 & 221048 — KIA CEEDDVSA R/2023/255 / 220S15 & 221048 — KIA STONICDVSA R/2023/255 / 220S15 & 221048 — KIA SPORTAGEDVSA R/2023/255 / 220S15 & 221048 — KIA OPTIMADVSA R/2024/406 / 241164 — KIA EV9DVSA R/2024/465 / 241143 241144 241147 241148 240S28 241152 241153 241154 241155 — KIA CARENS UNDVSA R/2024/465 / 241143 241144 241147 241148 240S28 241152 241153 241154 241155 — KIA RIO JBDVSA R/2024/465 / 241143 241144 241147 241148 240S28 241152 241153 241154 241155 — KIA PICANTO SADVSA R/2024/465 / 241143 241144 241147 241148 240S28 241152 241153 241154 241155 — KIA CARENS RPDVSA R/2024/465 / 241143 241144 241147 241148 240S28 241152 241153 241154 241155 — KIA SPORTAGE SLEDVSA R/2024/465 / 241143 241144 241147 241148 240S28 241152 241153 241154 241155 — KIA OPTIMA TFDVSA R/2024/465 / 241143 241144 241147 241148 240S28 241152 241153 241154 241155 — KIA SOUL AMDVSA R/2024/465 / 241143 241144 241147 241148 240S28 241152 241153 241154 241155 — KIA SORENTO XMDVSA R/2024/465 / 241143 241144 241147 241148 240S28 241152 241153 241154 241155 — KIA RIO UBDVSA R/2024/500 / 240S33 — KIA SPORTAGE
View full entryKia steering recalls (2003–2016)Steering
A recall does not mean your car is affected. Check the market, build date and VIN with the manufacturer.
- Engine / equipment
- Components named in each recall
- Period mentioned
- Only production periods and VINs documented in the application conditions.
- Symptoms
- Heavy steering, play or noises, a power-steering warning or loss of assistance.
- Possible cause described
- Manufacturing, assembly or software defects the maker identified in specific batches. Each model’s condition lists its recalls with the official reference, which can be looked up on the DVSA website.
- Check for the garage
- Check by VIN whether any of the recalls is outstanding (at the dealer or on the DVSA website) and carry out the inspection or replacement it requires.
- Cost cited in the source
- No verified estimate; check whether the free recall remedy remains outstanding for the VIN.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.
Sources from the original database
DVSA R/2003/156 — KIA SPORTAGEDVSA R/2014/093 / 141032 — KIA SOULDVSA R/2016/100 / 151103 — KIA SOUL
View full entryKia fuel-system recalls (2004–2026)Fuel system
A recall does not mean your car is affected. Check the market, build date and VIN with the manufacturer.
- Engine / equipment
- Components named in each recall
- Period mentioned
- Only production periods and VINs documented in the application conditions.
- Symptoms
- Fuel smell (also in the cabin), stains under the car or abnormal consumption; fire risk.
- Possible cause described
- Manufacturing, assembly or software defects the maker identified in specific batches. Each model’s condition lists its recalls with the official reference, which can be looked up on the DVSA website.
- Check for the garage
- Check by VIN whether any of the recalls is outstanding (at the dealer or on the DVSA website) and carry out the inspection or replacement it requires.
- Cost cited in the source
- No verified estimate; check whether the free recall remedy remains outstanding for the VIN.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.
Sources from the original database
DVSA R/2004/109 — KIA RIODVSA R/2010/062 — KIA PICANTODVSA R/2017/280 / 171072 — KIA SORENTODVSA R/2018/246 / 181033 — KIA PICANTODVSA R/2020/363 / 201097 — KIA STINGERDVSA R/2022/143 / 221003 — KIA SORENTODVSA R/2023/077 / 230015 — KIA SORENTODVSA R/2024/253 / 241077 — KIA STINGERDVSA R/2026/251 / 261054 — KIA PICANTO
View full entryKia electric and hybrid drive recalls (2018–2026)Electric powertrain
A recall does not mean your car is affected. Check the market, build date and VIN with the manufacturer.
- Engine / equipment
- Components named in each recall
- Period mentioned
- Only production periods and VINs documented in the application conditions.
- Symptoms
- Electric or hybrid system warnings, charging problems, loss of power or, in serious cases, a battery fire risk.
- Possible cause described
- Manufacturing, assembly or software defects the maker identified in specific batches. Each model’s condition lists its recalls with the official reference, which can be looked up on the DVSA website.
- Check for the garage
- Check by VIN whether any of the recalls is outstanding (at the dealer or on the DVSA website) and carry out the inspection or replacement it requires.
- Cost cited in the source
- No verified estimate; check whether the free recall remedy remains outstanding for the VIN.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.
Sources from the original database
DVSA R/2018/123 / 181019 — KIA OPTIMA PHEVDVSA R/2024/010 / 231118 — KIA SOUL PS EVDVSA R/2024/197 / 241041 — KIA EV6DVSA R/2026/309 / 261334 — KIA EV6
View full entryKia wheel, axle and suspension recalls (2024–2026)Suspension and steering
A recall does not mean your car is affected. Check the market, build date and VIN with the manufacturer.
- Engine / equipment
- Components named in each recall
- Period mentioned
- Only production periods and VINs documented in the application conditions.
- Symptoms
- Noise or play at a wheel or axle, vibration or vague steering; at worst, a part can come loose.
- Possible cause described
- Manufacturing, assembly or software defects the maker identified in specific batches. Each model’s condition lists its recalls with the official reference, which can be looked up on the DVSA website.
- Check for the garage
- Check by VIN whether any of the recalls is outstanding (at the dealer or on the DVSA website) and carry out the inspection or replacement it requires.
- Cost cited in the source
- No verified estimate; check whether the free recall remedy remains outstanding for the VIN.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.
Sources from the original database
DVSA R/2024/163 / 241022 EV6 / 241021 Niro SG2 — KIA EV6DVSA R/2024/163 / 241022 EV6 / 241021 Niro SG2 — KIA NIRO SG2DVSA R/2024/276 / 241054 — KIA NIRO SG2DVSA R/2024/276 / 241054 — KIA EV9DVSA R/2026/219 / 261111 — KIA PV5
View full entryKia engine, transmission and software recalls (2004–2025)Powertrain and engine management
A recall does not mean your car is affected. Check the market, build date and VIN with the manufacturer.
- Engine / equipment
- Components named in each recall
- Period mentioned
- Only production periods and VINs documented in the application conditions.
- Symptoms
- Warning lights, judder, loss of power, noises, smoke, oil or coolant leaks, or gearbox problems.
- Possible cause described
- Manufacturing, assembly or software defects the maker identified in specific batches. Each model’s condition lists its recalls with the official reference, which can be looked up on the DVSA website.
- Check for the garage
- Check by VIN whether any of the recalls is outstanding (at the dealer or on the DVSA website) and carry out the inspection or replacement it requires.
- Cost cited in the source
- No verified estimate; check whether the free recall remedy remains outstanding for the VIN.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.
Sources from the original database
DVSA R/2004/159 — KIA SORENTODVSA R/2007/127 — KIA SPORTAGEDVSA R/2018/120 / 171075 — KIA RIODVSA R/2018/207 / 181032 — KIA NIRO HYBRIDDVSA R/2020/187 / 201021 — KIA SORENTODVSA R/2022/173 / 221058 — KIA EV6DVSA R/2022/363 / 221135 — KIA SORENTODVSA R/2023/121 / 231008 — KIA SOUL EVDVSA R/2023/121 / 231008 — KIA E-NIRODVSA R/2023/211 / 230S15/231025 — KIA SPORTAGEDVSA R/2023/211 / 230S15/231025 — KIA NIRO HEVDVSA R/2023/266 / 230047 — KIA OPTIMADVSA R/2024/030 / 231127 — KIA SOUL PS EVDVSA R/2024/304 / 241039 — KIA STINGERDVSA R/2024/317 / 241099 — KIA PICANTODVSA R/2024/367 / 241170 & 241171 — KIA PICANTODVSA R/2025/058 / 240S01 — KIA CEED PHEVDVSA R/2025/059 / 231113 — KIA NIRO
View full entryKia electrical, lighting and electronics recalls (2010–2026)Electrical and electronic systems
A recall does not mean your car is affected. Check the market, build date and VIN with the manufacturer.
- Engine / equipment
- Components named in each recall
- Period mentioned
- Only production periods and VINs documented in the application conditions.
- Symptoms
- Electrical faults, lights or screens not working, warning lights or, in serious cases, a fire risk.
- Possible cause described
- Manufacturing, assembly or software defects the maker identified in specific batches. Each model’s condition lists its recalls with the official reference, which can be looked up on the DVSA website.
- Check for the garage
- Check by VIN whether any of the recalls is outstanding (at the dealer or on the DVSA website) and carry out the inspection or replacement it requires.
- Cost cited in the source
- No verified estimate; check whether the free recall remedy remains outstanding for the VIN.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.
Sources from the original database
DVSA R/2010/129 — KIA SORENTODVSA R/2019/167 / 181123 — KIA NIRO HYBRIDDVSA R/2019/259 / 191064 — KIA OPTIMA SALOONDVSA R/2019/455 / 191139 — KIA SORENTODVSA R/2021/002 / 201134 — KIA SORENTO MQ4 HEVDVSA R/2021/122 / 210S21 — KIA SPORTAGE QLEDVSA R/2021/155 / 201121 — KIA STINGERDVSA R/2022/104 / 221026 — KIA SORENTODVSA R/2022/122 / 221041 — KIA PICANTODVSA R/2022/343 / 221086 — KIA SORENTODVSA R/2023/015 / 220S39 — KIA SPORTAGE SLEDVSA R/2023/269 / 231070 — KIA SORENTO MQ4DVSA R/2025/130 / 241232 — KIA SORENTO MQ4DVSA R/2026/139 / 261026 261M08 260S06 260S35 261030 — KIA SORENTO MQ4DVSA R/2026/139 / 261026 261M08 260S06 260S35 261030 — KIA SPORTAGE NQ5DVSA R/2026/139 / 261026 261M08 260S06 260S35 261030 — KIA EV9DVSA R/2026/139 / 261026 261M08 260S06 260S35 261030 — KIA EV4DVSA R/2026/139 / 261026 261M08 260S06 260S35 261030 — KIA EV3DVSA R/2026/139 / 261026 261M08 260S06 260S35 261030 — KIA EV6DVSA R/2026/253 / 261105 261106 261107 — KIA PV5
View full entryKia body, seat and fitting recalls (2016–2025)Bodywork
A recall does not mean your car is affected. Check the market, build date and VIN with the manufacturer.
- Engine / equipment
- Components named in each recall
- Period mentioned
- Only production periods and VINs documented in the application conditions.
- Symptoms
- Parts that come loose or do not close properly, seats or doors with play, or fittings that do not work as they should.
- Possible cause described
- Manufacturing, assembly or software defects the maker identified in specific batches. Each model’s condition lists its recalls with the official reference, which can be looked up on the DVSA website.
- Check for the garage
- Check by VIN whether any of the recalls is outstanding (at the dealer or on the DVSA website) and carry out the inspection or replacement it requires.
- Cost cited in the source
- No verified estimate; check whether the free recall remedy remains outstanding for the VIN.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.
Sources from the original database
View full entryBattery micro-shorts the BMS fails to detect (Kia Niro EV)High-voltage battery
A recall does not mean your car is affected. Check the market, build date and VIN with the manufacturer.
- Engine / equipment
- Kia Niro EV (e-Niro) electric
- Period mentioned
- Built from 19/5/2020 to 18/3/2022
- Symptoms
- No prior warning: the risk described is that the cells overheat and catch fire while the car is parked or charging.
- Possible cause described
- The battery management system (BMS) does not reliably detect micro-shorts between cells. Kia fixes it under campaign 261261 (Safety Gate alert SR/02118/26).
- Check for the garage
- Ask a Kia dealer to check with the VIN whether campaign 261261 is outstanding.
- Cost cited in the source
- No verified estimate; check whether the free recall remedy remains outstanding for the VIN.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.
Sources from the original database
View full entryCoolant leak from the three-way valve and a corroded connector (Kia EV6)Cooling
A recall does not mean your car is affected. Check the market, build date and VIN with the manufacturer.
- Engine / equipment
- Kia EV6 electric
- Period mentioned
- 2024–2026 (US model years), built from 7/8/2023 to 18/6/2026
- Symptoms
- Heating or air conditioning performs worse and the "Check electric vehicle system" or "Refill Coolant" warnings appear.
- Possible cause described
- The three-way coolant valve can be damaged and leak coolant, which corrodes its electrical connector. Kia replaces it and inspects the connector under campaign SC373.
- Check for the garage
- Ask the dealer to check whether campaign SC373 or an equivalent one is outstanding and check the coolant level.
- Cost cited in the source
- No verified estimate; check whether the free recall remedy remains outstanding for the VIN.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.