Kia E-Niro, Soul EV Recall R/2023/121: A Potential Coolant Leak In The Electric Power Control Unit (EPCU) Could Cause A Loss Of…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 5 May 2023
- Launched
- 1,132
- vehicles in the UK
- 231008
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Kia recalled E-Niro, Soul EV vehicles built between 16 June 2020 and 4 December 2020. A potential coolant leak in the Electric Power Control Unit (EPCU) could cause a loss of power whilst driving. The dealer will inspect the EPCU and if a coolant leak is detected replace the unit. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
A potential coolant leak in the Electric Power Control Unit (EPCU) could cause a loss of power whilst driving.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: A potential coolant leak in the Electric Power Control Unit (EPCU) could cause a loss of power whilst driving. Defect: A potential coolant leak in the Electric Power Control Unit (EPCU) could cause a loss of power whilst driving.� Remedy: Inspect the EPCU and if a coolant leak is detected replace the unit.�
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause a loss of power whilst driving.,.
The Fix
The dealer will inspect the EPCU and if a coolant leak is detected replace the unit.
Are You Affected?
E-Niro, Soul EV built between 16 June 2020 and 4 December 2020 may be included. Kia estimates 1,132 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 231008 or the DVSA reference R/2023/121. 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
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|---|---|---|---|
| Soul EVVehicle may roll away if the electronic parking brake is not applied when switching off the vehicle in park | Urgent | R/2020/253 | |
| EV9, Niro SG2Kia EV9 and Niro SG2 gear drive unit recall | Urgent | R/2024/276 | |
| PicantoKia Picanto EGR valve | Urgent | R/2024/317 | |
| StingerKia Stinger high pressure fuel pump recall | Urgent | R/2024/253 | |
| EV6, Niro SG2Kia EV6 and Niro SG2 driveshaft recall | Urgent | R/2024/163 |
This is one of 87 Kia recalls in DVSA’s data. The Kia recall launched before it was R/2023/077 on 24 Apr 2023, for poor moulding of the plastic fuel tank by a temporary supplier can lead to a potential…. The one launched after it was R/2023/211 on 21 Jul 2023, for a combination of the instrument cluster software and electrical noise while the vehicle is…. You can also see every Kia recall, all recalls launched in 2023 and loss of power recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2023/121, launched 5 May 2023. 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.