Recall Atlas
Vehiclesinjuries

Passenger car (Kia) · SPORTAGE

The vacuum pump in the engine may be damaged by a mechanical defect on the camshaft due to high acceleration torque when the engine starts. As a result, an increased force may be required to apply the brake pedal,…

Read the official notice → Passenger car
Date
2025-07-04
Country
Germany
Brand
Kia
Product
Passenger car
Classification
injuries
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 Details may be shortened or out of date; the official notice is the authoritative source.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. 2025-07-11
  2. DEEU
    Vehiclesfire

    Passenger car (Kia) · Sorento

    Due to an internal leak of brake fluid, a short circuit may occur in the electrical circuit for the ABS/ESC (anti-lock braking system / electronic stability control) system. This may lead to an increase in current and…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by GermanyKiaOfficial notice →
  3. DEEU
    Vehiclesfire

    Passenger car (Kia) · Optima

    Due to an internal leak of brake fluid, a short circuit may occur in the electrical circuit for the ABS/ESC (anti-lock braking system / electronic stability control) system. This may lead to an increase in current and…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by GermanyKiaOfficial notice →
  4. DEEU
    Vehiclesfire

    Passenger car (Kia) · Cerato

    Due to an internal leak of brake fluid, a short circuit may occur in the electrical circuit for the ABS/ESC (anti-lock braking system / electronic stability control) system. This may lead to an increase in current and…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by GermanyKiaOfficial notice →
  5. 2025-06-20
  6. US
    VehiclesVehicle

    Kia America, Inc.: Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111

    A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

    NHTSAKia America, Inc.11,327 affectedOfficial notice →
  7. 2025-05-30
  8. 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 →
  9. 2025-05-27
  10. 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 →
All 142 Kia recalls →

Other vehicles recalls in Germany

  1. 2025-07-04
  2. DEEU
    Vehiclesfire, injuries

    Passenger car (Mercedes-Benz) · C-CLASS, CLE, E-CLASS, EQE, EQE SUV, EQS, EQE SUV, GLC, S-CLASS, SL

    An improperly reworked fuse box may lead to breaks in contact or incorrect fuse ratings. Therefore, systems connected to the fuse could fail, including the vehicle losing drive without warning as well as the restraint…

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

    Passenger car (VW) · ID.BUZZ

    The car has defective stop plates on the seat rails of the third row of seats, which may impair the restraining effect in the event of an accident, leading to injuries. The product does not comply with the Regulation…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by GermanyVWOfficial notice →
  4. DEEU
    Vehiclesinjuries

    Passenger car (Mercedes-Benz) · A-Class, CLA-Class

    The length of the brake hoses on the rear axle is incorrect. The rear axle’s brake hoses can come into contact with surrounding components, chafe over time, and leak brake fluid. This can lead to reduced braking…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by GermanyMercedes-BenzOfficial notice →
  5. 2025-06-20
  6. DEEU
    Vehiclesinjuries

    Passenger car (VW) · Tayron

    The head airbags in the second row of seats at the C-pillar may not be correctly installed. In the event of an accident, the head airbag in the second row of seats may not open as intended. The protective effect of the…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by GermanyVWOfficial notice →
  7. 2025-06-13
  8. DEEU
    Vehiclesinjuries

    Vehicle part / Aluminium rim (itWheels) · EMILY

    Incorrect pitch-circle diameter (PCD) results in insufficient contact pressure. This can lead to the wheel screws loosening and the wheel may become detached. This increases the risk of accident and injuries. The…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by GermanyitWheelsOfficial notice →
  9. DEEU
    Vehiclesinjuries

    Motorcycle (Kawasaki) · Ninja 500

    The clutch release lever may not be properly welded to the shaft due to a manufacturing error. This can cause the weld to break, making it impossible to disengage the clutch, which can increase the risk of accidents…

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