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Kia Ceed safety recalls

Every road vehicle recall DVSA lists for the Kia Ceed since 1992: what the problem is, how it is put right, how many vehicles it covers and when they were built. Newest first.

Recalls for the Kia Ceed. Also see car recalls by year and make.

Last updated
Records analysed
3 recalls matched to this model
Methodology
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  • Recalls since 1992 3 launched 2010 to 2025
  • Most recent 2 March 2025 DVSA recall R/2025/058
  • Recalls 2016 to 2025 2 launched in those ten years
  • Busiest year 2010 1 recalls launched

Does a recall affect your Kia Ceed?

Not every Kia Ceed is affected. Each recall covers cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, which DVSA’s file does not list in full. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check with its registration, or ask the manufacturer or a dealer, who can check the VIN.

Kia Ceed recalls by year

Recalls launched each year, 2010 to 2026

2010 had the most, with 1. A count of recalls is not a measure of safety: one recall can cover a handful of cars or tens of thousands.

Kia Ceed safety recalls by year of launch
Year Recalls
’10 1
’11 0
’12 0
’13 0
’14 0
’15 0
’16 0
’17 0
’18 0
’19 0
’20 0
’21 0
’22 0
’23 1
’24 0
’25 1
’26 0

Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis January 1992 to September 2026 Updated

Every Kia Ceed recall, newest first

2025 1 recall

Kia Ceed PHEV HCA Fuse Replacement

Launched 2 March 2025 DVSA recall R/2025/058 Manufacturer ref. 240S01

Defect
The printed circuit board (PCB) in the Hydraulic Clutch Actuator (HCA) may become contaminated with fluid. A fluid contaminated PCB may lead to an electrical short circuit which in extreme cases may potentially result in a fire in the engine compartment while driving.
Remedy
Check vehicle for Diagnostic Trouble Codes if HCA related codes are found replace the HCA its connector and reduced amperage fuse modifying the fuse board to suit. If no related DTC are recorded fit reduced amperage fuse only modifying the fuse board to suit.
Vehicles affected
3,993 Ceed vehicles
Built
11 Nov 2019 to 14 Aug 2023
DVSA lists it as
“CEED PHEV”

2023 1 recall

The mesh filter inside the tandem pump may block causing insufficient oil supply and a risk of vacuum pump failure. If the pump fails there will be no vacuum assistance and the possibility of increased braking distance when applying the brake pedal.

Launched 29 September 2023 DVSA recall R/2023/255 Manufacturer ref. 220S15 & 221048

Defect
The mesh filter inside the tandem pump may block causing insufficient oil supply and a risk of vacuum pump failure. If the pump fails there will be no vacuum assistance and the possibility of increased braking distance when applying the brake pedal.
Remedy
Remove the mesh filter and check the vacuum pump for damage if damaged replace the pump/drive belt.
Vehicles affected
20,781 across everything the recall covers
Built
26 Oct 2018 to 25 Sept 2020

2010 1 recall

Brakes may not perform correctly

Launched 14 June 2010 DVSA recall R/2010/063

Defect
The brake master cylinder on some models fitted with ESP may not be to specification and the result could be longer than expected stopping distances.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check the brake master cylinder and where necessary replace the master cylinder.
Vehicles affected
468 Ceed vehicles
Built
1 Apr 2008 to 30 Mar 2009

Data sources and methodology

Datasets used on this page
Figures Source Period Records Updated
Safety recalls Vehicle safety recalls Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Derived statistics UK Motoring 		January 1992 to September 2026 3 recalls matched to this model 15 September 2026
  • Road vehicle recalls (DVSA numbers starting R/) whose model names match the Kia Ceed. DVSA records some recalls under a range or chassis name we cannot match, so this list may be incomplete.
  • Vehicles affected is the number the manufacturer reported to DVSA. When one recall covers several models, DVSA often gives only the total.
  • Build dates are the periods the manufacturer gave. Some recalls have none. VINs are not shown.
  • Concerns written in capitals have been put in sentence case, and apostrophes lost in DVSA’s file have been put back. The text is otherwise DVSA’s.
How we calculate these figures All data sources

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