Illustrative photo: Source Kia

Kia Picanto (2009 – 2011)

electronic fire

16/02/2025

Reason for the recall:

Due to an internal leak of brake fluid, a short circuit can occur in the electrical circuit for the ABS/ESC (Anti-lock Braking System / Electronic Stability Control) 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 Picanto vehicles affected by this recall were manufactured between 17 December 2009 and 11 January 2011.

Kia recall code: 241154, 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 7/2025 SR/00585/25

Type of alert	Serious
Production period	17. 12. 2009 - 11. 1. 2011
Risk	Fire
Type/number of model	e42001/1160085* (BA)
Country of origin	Republic of Korea
Alert submitted by	Germany
Measures taken by economic operators	See the source
Products were found and measures were taken also in	See the source
Published by Rapex	14/02/2025

This notification is purely informative for the vehicle type you have selected. As these deficiencies often relate to specific components (engine type, bodywork, equipment), the recall may not apply to all vehicles of this type. For more detailed information on possible recalls for your vehicle, please get in touch with an authorised workshop (see below at "What the owner should do?").

What should an owner do if there's a recall?

Please note that the recall may not apply to all vehicles produced in a given period. If you think your car might be affected, you should immediately contact a Kia dealer or workshop officially authorised to perform repairs on behalf of the manufacturer and ask for the details. You can use our sample request text. After reporting the vehicle's VIN code, you will find out if the defect is present on your car, or if it has already been resolved by the previous owner if the car was purchased second-hand.

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