Kia EV3, EV4, EV6 And 4 More Recall R/2026/139: Kia Cluster Malfunction Recall, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 24 Apr 2026
- Launched
- 8,730
- vehicles in the UK
- 261026 261M08 260S06 260S35 261030
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Kia recalled EV3, EV4, EV6 and 4 more vehicles built between 24 June 2025 and 18 December 2025. The instrument cluster screen may respond slowly immediately after starting the vehicle. The recall notice describes the fix as: over The Air software update or dealer software update. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The instrument cluster screen may respond slowly immediately after starting the vehicle. During this condition activating the turn signal can cause the cluster to reset or the Blind View Monitor (BVM) within the cluster to turn green. The malfunction is caused by PMIC noise induced falsely high temperature sensor readings which trigger the chip protection logic above a certain threshold and lead to performance limitation up to reboot or black screen.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: Kia Cluster Malfunction Recall Defect: The instrument cluster screen may respond slowly immediately after starting the vehicle. During this condition activating the turn signal can cause the cluster to reset or the Blind View Monitor (BVM) within the cluster to turn green. The malfunction is caused by PMIC noise induced falsely high temperature sensor readings which trigger the chip protection logic above a certain threshold and lead to performance limitation up to reboot or black screen. Remedy: Over The Air software update or dealer software update
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause the cluster to reset or the Blind View Monitor (BVM) within the cluster to turn green.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: over The Air software update or dealer software update. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
EV3, EV4, EV6 and 4 more built between 24 June 2025 and 18 December 2025 may be included. Kia estimates 8,730 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 261026 261M08 260S06 260S35 261030 or the DVSA reference R/2026/139. 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 | |
| K4Kia K4 rear centre seatbelt buckle | Urgent | R/2026/207 | |
| Sorento MQ4Kia Sorento MQ4 PDC recall | Book soon | R/2025/130 | |
| EV9Kia EV9 seat mounting bolts | Low | R/2025/115 | |
| EV9Kia EV9 IEB upgrade for RSPA function | Urgent | R/2024/406 |
This is one of 87 Kia recalls in DVSA’s data. The Kia recall launched before it was R/2025/130 on 3 Apr 2025, for kia Sorento MQ4 PDC recall. The one launched after it was R/2026/219 on 16 Jun 2026, for front shock absorber lower bracket welding. You can also see every Kia recall, the Kia Sportage recall history and all recalls launched in 2026.
Source: DVSA recall R/2026/139, launched 24 April 2026. 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.