Kia Carens recalls
Recalls to 31 Oct 2026, from DVSA's file. Each recall shows its own launch date.
DVSA lists 4 safety recalls naming the Kia Carens, launched from 2003 to 2024. Most recalls cover only cars built in certain dates or chassis number ranges, so check a specific car on GOV.UK's recall check.
Kia Carens recalls at a glance
- Recalls
- 4
- 2003 to 2024
- Latest recall
- 5 December 2024
- R/2024/465
Source: DVSA RecallsFile.csv, recalls launched from 1992 to October 2026, downloaded 31 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0.
Every Kia Carens recall
Newest first. The concern is the part or system affected, the defect is what can go wrong, and the remedy is what the manufacturer does to put it right.
Kia HECU Fuse Replacement
R/2024/465, launched 5 December 2024. Also covers the Optima, Picanto, Rio, Sorento, Soul, Sportage
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.
BRAKE LIGHTS MAY MALFUNCTION
R/2013/055, launched 1 June 2013, 40,769 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Megentis, Optima, Sedona, Sorento, Soul, Sportage
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.
BRAKE LIGHT MAY NOT OPERATE
R/2009/092, launched 9 November 2009, 1,816 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Sedona, Sorento, Sportage
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.
REPROGRAMMING OF ABS ECM
R/2003/162, launched 10 November 2003, 2,638 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Rio, Sedona
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
Source: DVSA RecallsFile.csv, recalls launched from 1992 to October 2026, downloaded 31 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0.
What to do next
If you own a Kia Carens, check its registration on GOV.UK and ask a Kia dealer whether any recall work is outstanding. If you are buying one, ask the seller for proof the work was done, and run a Motoring Insider history check for finance, write-offs and the MOT history.