Kia Megentis Recall R/2011/030: Shift Lever May Not Engage, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 3 May 2011
- Launched
- 87
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2011/030
- DVSA reference
Kia recalled Megentis vehicles built between 1 October 2005 and 13 June 2007. The shift cable may have been installed incorrectly causing tension on the cable not anticipated in the design. The recall notice describes the fix as: will have the cable inspected to ensure it is fitted correctly if incorrect the cable will be refitted with a new mounting bush. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The shift cable may have been installed incorrectly causing tension on the cable not anticipated in the design. If present this condition could cause the cable to detach from the shiftier assembly's dowel pin preventing the transmission from being shifted. The shift lever can then be moved into the park (P) position while the transmission is still in the last used gear before detachment. If the driver leaves the vehicle without engaging the parking brake there is a possibility the vehicle can roll creating the risk of a crash.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: SHIFT LEVER MAY NOT ENGAGE Defect: There is a possibility that the shift cable may have been installed incorrectly causing tension on the cable not anticipated in the design. If present this condition could cause the cable to detach from the shiftier assembly's dowel pin preventing the transmission from being shifted. The shift lever can then be moved into the park (P) position while the transmission is still in the last used gear before detachment. If the driver leaves the vehicle without engaging the parking brake there is a possibility the vehicle can roll creating the risk of a crash. Remedy: Vehicles affected will have the cable inspected to ensure it is fitted correctly if incorrect the cable will be refitted with a new mounting bush.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause tension on the cable not anticipated in the design.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: will have the cable inspected to ensure it is fitted correctly if incorrect the cable will be refitted with a new mounting bush.
Are You Affected?
Megentis built between 1 October 2005 and 13 June 2007 may be included. Kia estimates 87 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.
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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/2011/030. 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/2010/129 on 7 Sep 2010, for risk of fire. The one launched after it was R/2012/138 on 3 Dec 2012, for corrosion may affect handbrake performance. You can also see every Kia recall, all recalls launched in 2011 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2011/030, launched 3 May 2011. 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.