Recall Atlas
Vehiclesfire

Passenger car (Kia) · Cadenza

Due to a slight internal leak of brake fluid, a short circuit may occur in the electrical circuit for the Anti-lock Braking System / Electronic Stability Control (ABS / ESC) system. This can lead to an increase in…

Read the official notice → Passenger car
Date
2025-04-04
Country
Germany
Brand
Kia
Product
Passenger car
Classification
fire
Category
Vehicles
Source
EU Safety Gate

Copied automatically from the European Commission's Safety Gate. Details may be shortened or out of date; the official notice is the authoritative source. Disclaimer

What to do

  1. Check whether your vehicle is affected by entering its VIN (vehicle identification number) on the manufacturer's or the agency's recall lookup.
  2. Contact a dealer to book the repair. Recall repairs are normally free of charge.
  3. If the notice says not to drive or to park outside, follow that until the repair is done.

General guidance from Recall Atlas. The official notice from the European Commission's Safety Gate has the exact models, batch codes and remedy, and it takes priority.

More Kia recalls

  1. 2025-05-30
  2. DEEU
    Vehiclesinjuries

    Passenger car (Kia) · EV9

    The mounting bolts for the first, second and/or third rows of seats may be missing, leading them to not properly restrain occupants, thereby increasing the risk of injury in the event of an accident. The product does…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by GermanyKiaOfficial notice →
  3. 2025-05-27
  4. US
    VehiclesVehicle

    Kia America, Inc.: Parking Lights May Flicker/FMVSS 108

    Parking lights that fail to illuminate properly can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

    NHTSAKia America, Inc.82,281 affectedOfficial notice →
  5. 2025-05-23
  6. DEEU
    Vehiclesfire, injuries

    Passenger car (Kia) · Niro

    The contact area of the female-female (F-F) plug connector, of the high-voltage battery safety plug can develop over time high electrical resistance and consequently overheat and melt. This may lead to a loss of…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by GermanyKiaOfficial notice →
  7. 2025-02-28
  8. DEEU
    Vehiclesfire

    Passenger car (Kia) · Carens

    Due to an internal leak of brake fluid, a short circuit can occur in the electrical circuit for the ABS/ESC (Anti-lock Braking System / Electronic Stability Control) system. This can lead to a current increase and…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by GermanyKiaOfficial notice →
  9. 2025-02-24
  10. US
    VehiclesVehicle

    Kia America, Inc.: Loss of Drive Power from Damaged Gear Drive Unit

    A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

    NHTSAKia America, Inc.342 affectedOfficial notice →
  11. 2025-02-17
  12. US
    VehiclesVehicle

    Kia America, Inc.: Engine Damage May Cause Stall or Fire

    Engine damage can cause a vehicle stall or fire, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

    NHTSAKia America, Inc.137,256 affectedOfficial notice →
All 142 Kia recalls →

Other vehicles recalls in Germany

  1. 2025-04-04
  2. DEEU
    Vehiclesfire

    Lorry / Bus (MAN, Neoplan) · Tourliner, Skyliner, Cityliner, Lions Coach, TGS, TGX

    Excessive ageing and contamination of engine oil can cause damage to the engine bearings, exacerbated by poor maintenance and use of non-approved oils. This can lead to significant engine damage, including fires. The…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by GermanyMAN, NeoplanOfficial notice →
  3. DEEU
    Vehiclesfire

    Passenger car (Mercedes-Benz) · EQA-Klasse, EQB-Klasse

    A short circuit can occur in the high-voltage battery. This can lead to a fire. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by GermanyMercedes-BenzOfficial notice →
  4. DEEU
    Vehiclesinjuries

    Motorcycle (BMW Motorrad) · R 1300 GS, R 1300 GS Adventure, R12, R12 nineT, R12 nineT A2

    Humidity can penetrate the right-hand combined switch and lead to ignition failures such as stalling or delayed light functions' failure. This increases the risk of accidents and injuries. The product does not comply…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by GermanyBMW MotorradOfficial notice →
  5. DEEU
    Vehiclesinjuries

    Motorcycle (Yamaha) · MT-07, Ténéré 700, Tracer 7, XSR700

    Due to the corrosion inhibitor reacting with worn friction plate material, a viscous substance can form with the heat. This can lead the clutch to fail to disengage (even when the lever is pulled) causing it to drag.…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by GermanyYamahaOfficial notice →
  6. DEEU
    Vehiclesinjuries

    Passenger car (Ford) · Bronco

    On vehicles with special rear-wheel suspension shock absorbers, corrosion can occur between the external reservoir, the mounting flange and the silencer. This can cause deterioration in the welding seams of the…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by GermanyFordOfficial notice →
  7. 2025-03-28
  8. DEEU
    Vehiclesinjuries

    Vehicle part / Control arm (Meyle) · 416 050 0005, 416 050 0005/S

    Due to a manufacturing error there may be a dimensional deviation of the control arm, which can damage the on-board auxiliary frame and cause steering problems. If the on-board auxiliary frame breaks, this can lead to…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by GermanyMeyleOfficial notice →
See all vehicles recalls →