Kia Carens recalls

4 official safety recalls for the Kia Carens from NHTSA (United States), DVSA (United Kingdom) and the EU Safety Gate, newest first. Recall repairs are normally free at the maker’s dealers.

Whether your car is affected and still needs the repair depends on its VIN or registration. Check it on the official site for your country:

  1. Brake control unit may overheat

    Reported December 5, 2024Model years 2009–2018DVSA recall R/2024/465160,314 vehicles affected

    The hydraulic electronic control unit may leak internally and cause an electrical short. In extreme cases it may overheat, creating a risk of an under-bonnet fire. The junction box fuses will be replaced with lower-rated fuses.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    Kia HECU Fuse Replacement
    Defect
    The HECU hydraulic electronic control unit of affected vehicles equipped with Anti-lock Brake Systems ABS and Electronic Stability Control ESC could leak internally and cause an electrical short over time. In extreme cases the HECU could overheat with a possible risk of an under bonnet fire.
    Remedy
    The recall will replace the fuses in the junction box with a lower rated version.

  2. Brake light switch fault may affect brake lights

    Reported June 1, 2013Model years 2008–2009DVSA recall R/2013/055326,152 vehicles affected

    Carbonised contacts in the brake light switch may cause the brake lights to work intermittently and may affect ESC, cruise control, gear selection in automatic vehicles and the engine check lamp. The switch will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    BRAKE LIGHTS MAY MALFUNCTION
    Defect
    The vehicles brake lights may intermittently malfunction due to carbonisation of the contacts within the brake light switch. This can also affect other systems on the vehicle including: ESC cruise control gear selection (autoboxes) engine check lamp.
    Remedy
    Recall vehicles likely to be affected to replace the brake light switch.

  3. Brake lights may not operate

    Reported November 9, 2009Model years 2006DVSA recall R/2009/0927,264 vehicles affected

    A faulty switch may prevent the brake lights from operating when the brake pedal is pressed. The brake light switch will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    BRAKE LIGHT MAY NOT OPERATE
    Defect
    It has been identified that due to a faulty switch the brake lights may not operate when the brake pedal is depressed
    Remedy
    Recalled vehicles will have the brake light switch replaced.

  4. ABS programming error may reduce braking force

    Reported November 10, 2003Model years 2002–2003DVSA recall R/2003/1627,914 vehicles affected

    A programming error may reduce braking force at speeds below 40 kmh. The ABS ECM and RDM data will be reprogrammed.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    REPROGRAMMING OF ABS ECM
    Defect
    An ABS programming error could cause reduced braking force at speeds under 40 kmh
    Remedy
    Recall affected vehicles and reprogramme ABSECM and RDM data

Sources: NHTSA (US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), DVSA (UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) and the EU Safety Gate (European Commission) recall data. Each recall covers vehicles sold in that market; models sold elsewhere may differ.

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