2021: Kia recalls

Last update 16. 02. 2024

Four recalls for four Kia models in 2021

Kia has announced four recalls in 2021 through the Rapex system, affecting four of its models.

Kia‘s largest recall in 2021 was issued for the Sportage model with a production date between October 2015 and October 2020. A short circuit can occur in the Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)/Electronic Stability Program (ESP) module. This could lead to an excessive current flow that can increase the risk of fire in the engine compartment. According to the German Motor Vehicle Authority (KBA), the recall affects 1,718,768 cars worldwide. A similar defect may occur with around 15,000 2018-2019 Kia Stingers.

All the recalls, sorted by model, are listed in the tables below.

We have written about some of the faults in the following articles.

Tip: Check the vehicle’s history by VIN

Kia recalls in 2021 by model

Kia Sorento

	Issued	Problem
Kia Sorento MQ4 (2020)	15/02/2021	The eCall system (transmitting the vehicle identification number to the emergency call center) could malfunction and not transmit the VIN...

✅ All Sorento’s recalls

Kia Soul

	Issued	Problem
Kia Soul (2018 – 2020)	26/03/2021	Defective software may impair the functioning of the brake booster. The Kia Soul models affected by this recall were manufactured...

✅ All Soul’s recalls

Kia Sportage

	Issued	Problem
Kia Sportage (2015 – 2020)	01/06/2021	A short circuit can occur in the Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)/Electronic Stability Program (ESP) module. This could lead to an...

✅ All Sportage’s recalls

Kia Stinger

	Issued	Problem
Kia Stinger (2018 – 2019)	22/01/2021	The electrical circuit within the HECU (hydraulic electronic control unit) may experience a short circuit condition. The resulting excessive current...

✅ All Stinger’s recalls

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This overview is purely informative for the manufacturer you have selected. As these deficiencies often relate to specific components (engine type, bodywork, equipment), the recall may not apply to all vehicles of listed model. Contact your nearest Kia dealer for more informations.