Kia Stonic recalls

1 official safety recall for the Kia Stonic, from NHTSA (United States), DVSA (United Kingdom) or the EU Safety Gate. 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. Blocked pump filter may increase stopping distance

    Reported September 29, 2023Model years 2019–2020DVSA recall R/2023/255EU Safety Gate A12/02275/2383,124 vehicles affected

    A blocked tandem pump filter may starve the vacuum pump of oil and cause it to fail, removing brake assistance and potentially increasing stopping distance. The filter will be removed and the pump checked; a damaged pump or drive belt will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    The mesh filter inside the tandem pump may block causing insufficient oil supply and a risk of vacuum pump failure. If the pump fails there will be no vacuum assistance and the possibility of increased braking distance when applying the brake pedal.
    Defect
    The mesh filter inside the tandem pump may block causing insufficient oil supply and a risk of vacuum pump failure. If the pump fails there will be no vacuum assistance and the possibility of increased braking distance when applying the brake pedal.�
    Remedy
    Remove the mesh filter and check the vacuum pump for damage if damaged replace the pump/drive belt.

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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