Kia Picanto Recall R/2022/122: Some Vehicles Do Not Have An Audible Warning When The Rear Fog Lamp Is Left Switched On, Who Is Affected And What To Do
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- How serious
- 30 May 2022
- Launched
- 15,295
- vehicles in the UK
- 221041
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Kia recalled Picanto vehicles built between 1 April 2020 and 28 February 2022. The audible warning when the rear fog lamp is left switched on the ignition is switched off and the driver,s door opened on some vehicles does not function. The dealer will update the dash cluster software to include an audible warning function. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The audible warning when the rear fog lamp is left switched on the ignition is switched off and the driver,s door opened on some vehicles does not function.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: SOME VEHICLES DO NOT HAVE AN AUDIBLE WARNING WHEN THE REAR FOG LAMP IS LEFT SWITCHED ON Defect: The audible warning when the rear fog lamp is left switched on the ignition is switched off and the driver�s door opened on some vehicles does not function. Remedy: Update the dash cluster software to include an audible warning function.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: some vehicles do not have an audible warning when the rear fog lamp is left switched on.
The Fix
The dealer will update the dash cluster software to include an audible warning function. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
Picanto built between 1 April 2020 and 28 February 2022 may be included. Kia estimates 15,295 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 221041 or the DVSA reference R/2022/122. 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/2022/143 on 24 May 2022, for a fuel leak can develop on the diesel low pressure fuel line. The one launched after it was R/2022/173 on 30 May 2022, for shifter control unit (scu) upgrade. You can also see every Kia recall, the Kia Picanto recall history, all recalls launched in 2022 and door and latch recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2022/122, launched 30 May 2022. 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.