Due to a slight internal leak of brake fluid, a short circuit may occur in the electrical circuit for the Anti-lock Braking System / Electronic Stability Control (ABS / ESC) system. This can lead to an increase in current and overheating in the fuse box, increasing the risk of the engine catching fire.
The Kia Cadenza vehicles affected by this recall were manufactured between 17 September 2009 and 12 January 2016.
Kia recall code: 241156, 241155, 241152, 241143, 241144, 241145, 241147, 241148
Affected models: Cadenza, Carens, Cerato/Forte, Mohave/Borrego, Optima, Picanto, Quoris, Ray, Rio, Sorento, Soul, Sportage
Vehicle numbers (worldwide): 4,916,329
Source: Rapex Alert 14/2025 SR/01206/25