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KIA SPORTAGE — recall

Automotive · United Kingdom · 2025-01-13

KIA SPORTAGE was recalled in United Kingdom on 2025-01-13. The vacuum pump drive gear may be damaged by a mechanical failure caused by high acceleration torque during the engine starting phase. If the pump fails an increase of the brake pedal force may be experienced while driving.

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CountryUnited Kingdom
CategoryAutomotive
Published2025-01-13
ManufacturerKIA
Models affectedSPORTAGE
Units affected2982
DefectThe vacuum pump drive gear may be damaged by a mechanical failure caused by high acceleration torque during the engine starting phase. If the pump fails an increase of the brake pedal force may be experienced while driving.
RemedyComplete a software update of the engine ECU. The ECU upgrade reduces the initial load caused by the Mild Hybrid Starter Generator during engine startup (cranking acceleration).
Recall numberR/2024/500
Official noticeView source ↗

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