The printed circuit board (PCB) in the hydraulic clutch actuator (HCA) can become contaminated with fluid. A PCB that is contaminated with fluid can cause an electrical short-circuit, resulting in a fire in the engine compartment while driving.
The Kia Ceed PHEV vehicles affected by this recall were manufactured between 3 December 2019 and 14 Auguat 2023.
Kia recall code: 240S01
Affected models: Ceed PHEV, Xceed PHEV
Vehicle numbers (worldwide): 85,219
Source: Rapex Alert 3/2025 SR/00217/25
