Kia Ceed PHEV Recall R/2025/058: Kia Ceed PHEV HCA Fuse Replacement, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 2 Mar 2025
- Launched
- 3,993
- vehicles in the UK
- 240S01
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Kia recalled Ceed PHEV vehicles built between 11 November 2019 and 14 August 2023. The printed circuit board (PCB) in the Hydraulic Clutch Actuator (HCA) may become contaminated with fluid. The dealer will check vehicle for Diagnostic Trouble Codes if HCA related codes are found replace the HCA its connector and reduced amperage fuse modifying the fuse board to suit. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The printed circuit board (PCB) in the Hydraulic Clutch Actuator (HCA) may become contaminated with fluid. A fluid contaminated PCB may lead to an electrical short circuit which in extreme cases may potentially result in a fire in the engine compartment while driving.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: Kia Ceed PHEV HCA Fuse Replacement Defect: The printed circuit board (PCB) in the Hydraulic Clutch Actuator (HCA) may become contaminated with fluid. A fluid contaminated PCB may lead to an electrical short circuit which in extreme cases may potentially result in a fire in the engine compartment while driving. Remedy: Check vehicle for Diagnostic Trouble Codes if HCA related codes are found replace the HCA its connector and reduced amperage fuse modifying the fuse board to suit. If no related DTC are recorded fit reduced amperage fuse only modifying the fuse board to suit.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to an electrical short circuit which in extreme cases may potentially result in a fire in the engine compartment while driving.
The Fix
The dealer will check vehicle for Diagnostic Trouble Codes if HCA related codes are found replace the HCA its connector and reduced amperage fuse modifying the fuse board to suit.
Are You Affected?
Ceed PHEV built between 11 November 2019 and 14 August 2023 may be included. Kia estimates 3,993 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 240S01 or the DVSA reference R/2025/058. 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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| EV6Kia EV6 HV battery cell misalignment | Urgent | R/2026/309 | |
| NiroKia Niro HCA fuse replacement | Urgent | R/2025/059 | |
| Carens RP, Carens UN, Optima TF, Picanto SA and 5 moreKia HECU fuse replacement | Urgent | R/2024/465 | |
| PicantoKia Picanto EGR valve | Urgent | R/2024/317 | |
| Soul PS EVKia Soul PS EV battery management system upgrade | Urgent | R/2024/010 |
This is one of 87 Kia recalls in DVSA’s data. The Kia recall launched before it was R/2024/500 on 13 Jan 2025, for kia Sportage vacuum pump recall. The one launched after it was R/2025/059 on 2 Mar 2025, for kia Niro HCA fuse replacement. You can also see every Kia recall, all recalls launched in 2025 and high-voltage battery recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2025/058, launched 2 March 2025. 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.