Kia Cee`d Recall R/2010/063: Brakes May Not Perform Correctly, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 14 Jun 2010
- Launched
- 468
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2010/063
- DVSA reference
Kia recalled Cee`d vehicles built between 1 April 2008 and 30 March 2009. The brake master cylinder on some models fitted with ESP may not be to specification and the result could be longer than expected stopping distances. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to check the brake master cylinder and where necessary replace the master cylinder. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The brake master cylinder on some models fitted with ESP may not be to specification and the result could be longer than expected stopping distances.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: BRAKES MAY NOT PERFORM CORRECTLY Defect: The brake master cylinder on some models fitted with ESP may not be to specification and the result could be longer than expected stopping distances. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check the brake master cylinder and where necessary replace the master cylinder.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: brakes may not perform correctly.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to check the brake master cylinder and where necessary replace the master cylinder.
Are You Affected?
Cee`d built between 1 April 2008 and 30 March 2009 may be included. Kia estimates 468 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Kia, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Kia.
- Book with any franchised Kia dealer, quoting the DVSA reference R/2010/063. See how to get a Kia recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
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This is one of 87 Kia recalls in DVSA’s data. The Kia recall launched before it was R/2010/062 on 14 Jun 2010, for fuel may leak. The one launched after it was R/2010/129 on 7 Sep 2010, for risk of fire. You can also see every Kia recall, all recalls launched in 2010 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2010/063, launched 14 June 2010. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.