Kia Ceed, Optima, Sportage And 1 More Recall R/2023/255: The Mesh Filter Inside The Tandem Pump May Block Causing Insufficient Oil Supply And A…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 29 Sep 2023
- Launched
- 20,781
- vehicles in the UK
- 220S15 & 221048
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Kia recalled Ceed, Optima, Sportage and 1 more vehicles built between 25 October 2018 and 28 September 2020. The mesh filter inside the tandem pump may block causing insufficient oil supply and a risk of vacuum pump failure. The dealer will remove the mesh filter and check the vacuum pump for damage if damaged replace the pump/drive belt. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The 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.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: The 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. Defect: The 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.� Remedy: Remove the mesh filter and check the vacuum pump for damage if damaged replace the pump/drive belt.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause insufficient oil supply and a risk of vacuum pump failure.
The Fix
The dealer will remove the mesh filter and check the vacuum pump for damage if damaged replace the pump/drive belt.
Are You Affected?
Ceed, Optima, Sportage and 1 more built between 25 October 2018 and 28 September 2020 may be included. Kia estimates 20,781 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 campaign code 220S15 & 221048 or the DVSA reference R/2023/255. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SportageKia Sportage vacuum pump recall | Urgent | R/2024/500 | |
| OptimaCertain engines may have been produced with conditions that can cause premature wear of the connecting rod bearings | Low | R/2023/266 | |
| Niro HEV, SportageA combination of the instrument cluster software and electrical noise while the vehicle is starting may result in cluster booting errors | Low | R/2023/211 | |
| Optima, SportswagonThe forward collision avoidance assist may fail to identify stationary vehicles | Low | R/2019/259 | |
| Soul, SportageDrivers seat belt may not operate correctly following a collision | Urgent | R/2014/036 |
This is one of 87 Kia recalls in DVSA’s data. The Kia recall launched before it was R/2023/269 on 18 Sep 2023, for turn signals may not activate intermittently due to improper switch contact in the…. The one launched after it was R/2023/266 on 13 Nov 2023, for certain engines may have been produced with conditions that can cause premature wear of…. You can also see every Kia recall, the Kia Sportage recall history, all recalls launched in 2023 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2023/255, launched 29 September 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.