Kia Cee'd CD, Sportage QLE Recall R/2020/357: Vehicles May Have Brake Fluid Contamination Caused By Topping Up With An Incorrect Fluid, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 3 Feb 2021
- Launched
- 578
- vehicles in the UK
- BFCLR1
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Kia recalled Cee'd CD, Sportage QLE vehicles built between 19 June 2019 and 10 March 2020. There may be some contamination of the brake fluid due to topping up with an incorrect fluid. The dealer will replace the brake master cylinder and change the brake fluid on affected vehicles. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
There may be some contamination of the brake fluid due to topping up with an incorrect fluid.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: VEHICLES MAY HAVE BRAKE FLUID CONTAMINATION CAUSED BY TOPPING UP WITH AN INCORRECT FLUID Defect: On affected vehicles there may be some contamination of the brake fluid due to topping up with an incorrect fluid. Remedy: Replace the brake master cylinder and change the brake fluid on affected vehicles.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: vehicles may have brake fluid contamination caused by topping up with an incorrect fluid.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the brake master cylinder and change the brake fluid on affected vehicles.
Are You Affected?
Cee'd CD, Sportage QLE built between 19 June 2019 and 10 March 2020 may be included. Kia estimates 578 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 campaign code BFCLR1 or the DVSA reference R/2020/357. 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?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sportage QLEThe electrical circuit within the hecu may experience a short circuit condition | Urgent | R/2021/122 | |
| SportageKia Sportage vacuum pump recall | Urgent | R/2024/500 | |
| Carens RP, Carens UN, Optima TF, Picanto SA and 5 moreKia HECU fuse replacement | Urgent | R/2024/465 | |
| EV9Kia EV9 IEB upgrade for RSPA function | Urgent | R/2024/406 | |
| Ceed, Optima, Sportage, StonicThe mesh filter inside the tandem pump may block causing insufficient oil supply and a risk of vacuum pump failure. If the pump fails there will be no vacuum assistance and the possibility of increased braking distance when applying the brake pedal | Urgent | R/2023/255 |
This is one of 87 Kia recalls in DVSA’s data. The Kia recall launched before it was R/2021/002 on 1 Feb 2021, for if the ecall system is activated the VIN number may not be transmitted. The one launched after it was R/2021/155 on 17 May 2021, for the electrical circuit within the hecu may experience a short circuit condition. You can also see every Kia recall, the Kia Sportage recall history, all recalls launched in 2021 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2020/357, launched 3 February 2021. 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.