Every Kia Safety Recall In The UK, By Model And Year, With What Each Fault Means And How To Get It Fixed

Kia has 87 UK safety recalls in DVSA records, including 51 since 2020. The most common recent faults involve fire risk, brakes and loss of power. Enter your registration to check your Kia; you won't usually pay for a recall repair at a franchised Kia dealer.¹

The Kia recalls that matter most to UK owners involve the hydraulic electronic control unit, the part that runs the ABS and stability control. In some cars it could short circuit and, in rare cases, cause a fire, so Kia's fixes replace a fuse. R/2024/465 covered the Carens, Optima, Picanto and other models with 160,314 vehicle-records, R/2021/122 covered the Sportage with 141,772, and R/2023/015 and R/2025/059 followed for later Sportage and Niro models. If your letter gives parking advice, follow it until the work is done. Kia's rate per car on the road is below the average for major brands, and most of its recalls don't stop you driving. Electric Kias, such as the EV6 and Niro EV, have their own software and charging recalls; see our electric car recalls page. Kia shares many parts with Hyundai, so recalls on the two brands often appear together. Any Kia dealer can check your VIN.

Latest Kia Recalls

These are the newest Kia recalls registered with DVSA, newest first.

Open any reference for the build dates covered, the fix and what to do. Urgency labels follow our published rules.

Kia Recalls By Model

Choose your model to see only its recalls. The Sorento, EV6 and Picanto have the most Kia recall references since 2015.

• Sorento10
• EV65
• Picanto5
• EV94
• Stinger4
• PV53
• Sorento MQ43
• Sportage3
• Optima3
• Soul3
• K42
• Sportage SLE2
• Niro SG22
• Soul SK3 EV2
• Soul PS EV2
• Soul EV2
• Sportage QLE2
• Sedona2
• Niro Hybrid2
• Plug-In Hybrid2
• EV51
• EV31
• EV41
• Sportage NQ51

Some models have their own page with a full recall history: Kia Niro, Kia Picanto, Kia Sportage. A recall can cover only certain build dates or engines, so confirm with Kia by VIN. See where to find your VIN.

How Many Recalls Has Kia Had?

Since 2020 Kia has launched 51 UK recalls. Adjusted for its cars on the road, that is 3.81 car recalls per 100,000 licensed cars.

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The per-car figure divides car recalls since 2020 by the number of Kia cars licensed in the UK in 2026 Q2, with van-only recalls removed.² A higher count doesn't mean a car is less reliable: it reflects the size of the range, how vans are counted and how readily a maker recalls. See which car makes have the most recalls.

The Most Common Kia Recall Faults

Recent Kia recalls most often involve fire risk, brakes and loss of power.

• Fire risk11
• Brakes8
• Loss of power6
• Fuel leaks5
• Doors and latches5
• Software4
• Airbags3
• Seat belts3
• High-voltage battery3
• Lighting2
• eCall1
• Suspension1
• Other airbag inflators1
• Emissions1

A recall can involve more than one type of fault, so the rows overlap. 25% of Kia recalls include a software update, often done in under an hour. Each fault type links to a page explaining the warning signs and what to do.

Biggest Kia Recalls Since 2020

The largest recent Kia recall is R/2024/465 (kia HECU fuse replacement), covering about 160,314 vehicle-records.

Vehicle-records are the manufacturer's estimates, and one car can appear in several recalls.

How To Get A Kia Recall Fixed

Book with any franchised Kia dealer using your VIN and the campaign code on your letter. The work is normally free, and the dealer records it with Kia.¹

Have your VIN, registration, mileage and the code from your letter ready. See manufacturer recall helplines and how long a recall repair takes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are Kia Recalls Free?

Yes. You won't usually pay for a safety recall repair.¹ See do you have to pay for a recall?.

Do Kia Recalls Expire?

No. A recall stays in force for any car that wasn't fixed, even after it is closed for reporting.³ See do car recalls expire?.

Can I Drive My Kia With An Open Recall?

Follow your letter. Most recalls let you drive until the repair; a stop-drive notice doesn't. See can you drive a car with a recall?.

What Does The Code On My Kia Letter Mean?

It is Kia's campaign reference. Look it up with our recall code lookup.

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Data: DVSA vehicle recall data (Open Government Licence v3.0), updated 15 October 2026.