Recall number R/2018/123


There are 398 KIA vehicles affected by the recall R/2018/123.

This recall was issued on June 13th, 2018 and all the details of this KIA recall (R/2018/123 - HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY SYSTEM MAY MALFUNCTION AND CAUSE A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER) are provided bellow:



Recall reference

R/2018/123

Recall Type

Car

Recall Date

2018-06-13

Reason for concern

HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY SYSTEM MAY MALFUNCTION AND CAUSE A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER

Reason for recall

Incorrect operation of the Voltage Protection Device (VPD) may lead to the high voltage battery system intermittently switching off the Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) motor whilst driving. If the fault occurs a warning light will be displayed on the dashboard and the vehicle could suffer a sudden loss of power.

Remedy

Replace the Battery Management System (BMS) main and sub units and wiring loom

How to check if the vehicle is recalled

Contact the local KIA dealership or manufacturer. You will not need to pay for anything involving the recall.

How the manufacturer will repair

The Recalled vehicles will have the fixing checked and corrected as necessary by and official KIA service.

KIA Reference ID

181019

Number of affected KIA cars

398

KIA vehicles affected

ModelVINsDates
OPTIMA PHEV2015-10-16

to

2017-09-11


Others recall actions for KIA

Currently there are 34 models of vehicles manufactured by KIA that have recall actions in UK.

This is the list of affected models from KIA.

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