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Kia Corporation Carnival Hybrid (KA4 HEV) — recall
Automotive · South Korea · 2025-12-12
Kia Corporation Carnival Hybrid (KA4 HEV) was recalled in South Korea on 2025-12-12. Recall due to a confirmed possibility of Hybrid Power Control Unit (HPCU) damage/burnout caused by a software design error in the HPCU, occurring during high electrical load, such as remote start and heater operation in winter.
| Country | South Korea |
|---|---|
| Category | Automotive |
| Published | 2025-12-12 |
| Manufacturer | Kia Corporation |
| Models affected | Carnival Hybrid (KA4 HEV) |
| Units affected | 51286 |
| Defect | Recall due to a confirmed possibility of Hybrid Power Control Unit (HPCU) damage/burnout caused by a software design error in the HPCU, occurring during high electrical load, such as remote start and heater operation in winter. |
| Component | Other electrical system components |
| Remedy | 1) Hybrid Power Control Unit (HPCU) software update via wireless OTA 2) Hybrid Power Control Unit software update at service centers and authorized service partners |
| Recall number | K5971 |
| Official notice | View source ↗ |
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