KIA — recall
Automotive · Australia · 2026-06-02
KIA was recalled in Australia on 2026-06-02. Due to a manufacturing defect, the low-pressure fuel feed tube may have insufficient clearance to the battery sensor wiring which could cause the fuel feed tube to become damaged. This may lead to a fuel leak and in the presence of an external ignition source…
| Country | Australia |
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| Category | Automotive |
| Published | 2026-06-02 |
| Manufacturer | KIA AUSTRALIA PTY LTD |
| Models affected | JA PE PICANTO |
| Model year | 2020 - 2023 |
| Units affected | 1180 |
| Defect | Due to a manufacturing defect, the low-pressure fuel feed tube may have insufficient clearance to the battery sensor wiring which could cause the fuel feed tube to become damaged. This may lead to a fuel leak and in the presence of an external ignition source could result in a vehicle fire. A vehicle fire could cause injury or death to vehicle occupants, other road users or bystanders and/or damage to property. |
| Remedy | Owners of affected vehicles will be contacted by KIA and asked to make an appointment with their preferred authorised KIA dealer to have the work carried out, free of charge. |
| Recall number | REC-006612 |
| Official notice | View source ↗ |
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