Pair of Kia recalls
Over 10,000 Kia cars have been recalled to start the new year due to a pair of faults identified.
4551 2021 – 2024 KIA CV EV6 model vehicles have been recalled due to an issue that could result in a loss of motive power.
Due to a software issue, the Integrated Charging Control Unit (ICCU) may develop an internal fault causing a warning light to illuminate on the instrument cluster and the 12 Volt battery to stop charging.
A loss of motive power may occur if the warning lights are ignored which could increase the risk of an accident, causing injury or death to the vehicle occupants and/or other road users.
Owners of affected vehicles should immediately contact their preferred Kia dealer to schedule an appointment to have the ICCU inspected and replaced if required. In addition, the ICCU software will be upgraded. All repairs will be performed free of charge.
5978 2023 – 2024 KIA MQ4 PE Sorento model vehicles have also been recalled due to a issue that could result in reduced visibility.
Due to a software issue, the turn indicator light and/or the upper part of the Daytime Running Lights (DRL) may not operate as intended.
Reduced visibility will potentially increase the risk of an accident causing injury or death to vehicle occupants and other road users.
Due to the issue, the vehicles are not compliant with Australian Design Rule (ADR) 13/00 – Installation of Lighting and Light Signalling Devices on other than L-Group Vehicles and ADR 76/00 – Daytime Running Lamps.
Kia Australia is contacting all known owners of affected vehicles by direct mail. Consumers should contact their nearest Kia Australia dealer to arrange to have the software update carried out, free of charge. Alternatively, an Over the Air (OTA) update will be available for the customer to carry out on their vehicle.
