Kia Picanto recalls
Recalls to 31 Oct 2026, from DVSA's file. Each recall shows its own launch date.
DVSA lists 8 safety recalls naming the Kia Picanto, launched from 2010 to 2026. 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 Picanto recalls at a glance
- Recalls
- 8
- 2010 to 2026
- Latest recall
- 24 July 2026
- R/2026/251
Source: DVSA RecallsFile.csv, recalls launched from 1992 to October 2026, downloaded 31 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0.
Every Kia Picanto 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 Picanto Possible Under Bonnet Fuel Leak
R/2026/251, launched 24 July 2026
Defect: Fuel leakage may occur due to contact between the fuel line and the battery tray cable. For affected cars this may lead to damage of the fuel line and the risk of a fuel leak.
Remedy: Carry out a visual inspection pipe if no damage re-route and secure the pipe. If damaged replace the pipe and re-route.
Kia HECU Fuse Replacement
R/2024/465, launched 5 December 2024. Also covers the Carens, Optima, 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.
Kia Picanto ISLA Upgrade
R/2024/367, launched 3 October 2024, 1,007 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: The Intelligent Speed Limit Assist (ISLA) system may not function properly due to an incorrect software version of the instrument cluster and the ISLA camera coding partially missing. As a result there may be no audible or visual warning on the dashboard when the speed limit is exceeded. Without this system the vehicle may not meet EU ISA legislation.
Remedy: Update the Cluster software and the front camera ISLA coding.
Kia Picanto EGR Valve
R/2024/317, launched 23 August 2024
Defect: On affected vehicles a short circuit inside the EGR (Exhaust Gas Circulation) valve may occur potentially causing the engine to stall before a warning light is displayed.
Remedy: On the affected vehicles the EGR Valve will be replaced.
SOME VEHICLES DO NOT HAVE AN AUDIBLE WARNING WHEN THE REAR FOG LAMP IS LEFT SWITCHED ON
R/2022/122, launched 30 May 2022, 15,295 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: The audible warning when the rear fog lamp is left switched on the ignition is switched off and the driver’s door opened on some vehicles does not function.
Remedy: Update the dash cluster software to include an audible warning function.
FUEL FILLER NECK RUBBER HOSES MAY CRACK OVER TIME
R/2018/246, launched 11 September 2018, 8,998 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: Rubber hoses in the fuel filler neck may crack over time and could leak.
Remedy: Improved quality levelling and filler hoses will be installed replacing all of the potentially defective items.
CORROSION MAY AFFECT HANDBRAKE PERFORMANCE
R/2012/138, launched 3 December 2012, 7,334 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: As a result of water ingress and attendant corrosion in the rear calipers the parking brake may not hold the vehicle on a hill when normal force has been applied to the parking brake lever.
Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to either clean the axle and housing and fit new seals or where necessary replace the rear calipers.
FUEL MAY LEAK
R/2010/062, launched 14 June 2010, 6,585 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: The fuel tank filler neck may crack and allow fuel to leak.
Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the fuel tank filler neck.
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 Picanto, 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.