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Kia recalls in Ireland

13 recalls for Kia products, from official Irish sources.

Every Kia recall we track in Ireland, newest first, from official sources. Vehicle recalls are published by the Road Safety Authority (RSA) and the repair is always free. Check whether your Kia vehicle or product is affected below, then follow the official notice for what to do next.

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Kia recalls Niro EV and PV5 models due to battery and pedestrian safety risks

Kia Ireland is recalling certain Kia Niro EV and Kia PV5 model vehicles due to safety concerns. The Niro EV may have undetected micro shorts in the battery that can lead to overheating and potential thermal incidents, while the PV5 may have uneven material that could increase injury to pedestrians in an impact. A total of 299 vehicles are affected in the Republic of Ireland.

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Kia recalls multiple models due to fire risk from electrical issues

Kia Ireland is recalling several models including the Kia EV9, Niro, Optima, Rio, Picanto, Sportage, Carens, and Soul due to various safety issues that could increase the risk of fire or injury. The recalls involve missing mounting bolts for seats, overheating electrical components, and potential electrical short circuits. Affected vehicles were produced between 2009 and 2025.

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Kia Rio vehicles recalled due to risk of engine compartment fire

Kia Ireland is recalling certain Kia Rio model vehicles due to a safety issue where the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) can remain live even when the vehicle is switched off. If moisture enters the HECU, it may cause an electrical short circuit, potentially resulting in an engine compartment fire.

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Kia Niro recalled due to risk of electrical short circuit and fire

Kia Ireland is recalling certain Kia Niro model vehicles due to a manufacturing defect that may allow moisture to enter the Printed Circuit Board in the Hydraulic Clutch Actuator. This could cause an electrical short circuit and result in a vehicle fire. A total of 1996 vehicles produced between 26 October 2015 and 16 June 2022 are affected.

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Kia Carens recalled due to potential electrical short circuit risk

Kia Ireland is recalling certain Kia Carens model vehicles due to a safety issue where a short circuit may occur in the ABS/ESC electrical circuit. This could lead to overheating in the fuse box and increase the risk of the engine catching fire. There are 1362 affected vehicles produced between 28 August 2012 and 23 July 2018.

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Kia Sportage recalled due to potential electrical short circuit risk

Kia Ireland is recalling certain Kia Sportage model vehicles due to a safety issue where a short circuit may occur in the ABS/ESC electrical circuit. This could lead to overheating in the fuse box and increase the risk of the engine catching fire. There are 4362 vehicles affected that were produced between 12 March 2010 and 24 January 2014.

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Kia recalls certain Picanto, Niro, Rio, and other models due to fire risk

Kia Ireland is recalling certain Kia Picanto model vehicles due to a safety issue where a short circuit may occur in the ABS/ESC electrical circuit. This could lead to overheating in the fuse box and increase the risk of the engine catching fire. There are 170 vehicles affected, produced between 17 December 2009 and 11 January 2011.

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Kia Rio vehicles recalled due to risk of engine compartment fire

Kia Ireland is recalling certain Kia Rio model vehicles due to a safety issue where the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) can remain live even when the vehicle is switched off. If moisture enters the HECU, it may cause an electrical short circuit, potentially resulting in an engine compartment fire.

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Kia Optima recalled due to potential short circuit and fire risk

Kia Ireland is recalling certain Kia Optima model vehicles due to a safety issue where a short circuit may occur in the ABS/ESC electrical circuit. This could lead to overheating in the fuse box and increase the risk of the engine catching fire. There are 545 vehicles affected that were produced between 09 February 2010 and 23 July 2015.