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Kia Picanto safety recalls

Every road vehicle recall DVSA lists for the Kia Picanto 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 Picanto. Also see car recalls by year and make.

Last updated
Records analysed
8 recalls matched to this model
Methodology
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  • Recalls since 1992 8 launched 2010 to 2026
  • Most recent 24 July 2026 DVSA recall R/2026/251
  • Recalls 2016 to 2025 5 launched in those ten years
  • Busiest year 2024 3 recalls launched

Does a recall affect your Kia Picanto?

Not every Kia Picanto 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 Picanto recalls by year

Recalls launched each year, 2010 to 2026

2024 had the most, with 3. 2026 runs to 14 September 2026. A count of recalls is not a measure of safety: one recall can cover a handful of cars or tens of thousands.

Kia Picanto safety recalls by year of launch
Year Recalls
’10 1
’11 0
’12 1
’13 0
’14 0
’15 0
’16 0
’17 0
’18 1
’19 0
’20 0
’21 0
’22 1
’23 0
’24 3
’25 0
’26 1

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

Every Kia Picanto recall, newest first

2026 1 recall

Kia Picanto Possible Under Bonnet Fuel Leak

Launched 24 July 2026 DVSA recall R/2026/251 Manufacturer ref. 261054

Defect
​​Fuel leakage may occur due to contact between the fuel line and the battery tray cable. For affected cars this may lead to damage of the fuel line and the risk of a fuel leak.​
Remedy
​​Carry out a visual inspection pipe if no damage re-route and secure the pipe. If damaged replace the pipe and re-route.
Vehicles affected
4,721 Picanto vehicles
Built
7 Sept 2020 to 21 Jul 2023

2024 3 recalls

Kia HECU Fuse Replacement

Launched 5 December 2024 DVSA recall R/2024/465 Manufacturer ref. 241143 241144 241147 241148 240S28 241152 241153 241154 241155

Defect
The HECU hydraulic electronic control unit of affected vehicles equipped with Anti-lock Brake Systems ABS and Electronic Stability Control ESC could leak internally and cause an electrical short over time. In extreme cases the HECU could overheat with a possible risk of an under bonnet fire.
Remedy
The recall will replace the fuses in the junction box with a lower rated version.
Vehicles affected
8,183 Picanto vehicles
Built
17 Dec 2009 to 11 Jan 2011
DVSA lists it as
“PICANTO SA”

Kia Picanto ISLA Upgrade

Launched 3 October 2024 DVSA recall R/2024/367 Manufacturer ref. 241170 & 241171

Defect
The Intelligent Speed Limit Assist (ISLA) system may not function properly due to an incorrect software version of the instrument cluster and the ISLA camera coding partially missing. As a result there may be no audible or visual warning on the dashboard when the speed limit is exceeded. Without this system the vehicle may not meet EU ISA legislation.
Remedy
Update the Cluster software and the front camera ISLA coding.
Vehicles affected
1,007 Picanto vehicles
Built
1 Apr 2024 to 14 May 2024

Kia Picanto EGR Valve

Launched 23 August 2024 DVSA recall R/2024/317 Manufacturer ref. 241099

Defect
On affected vehicles a short circuit inside the EGR (Exhaust Gas Circulation) valve may occur potentially causing the engine to stall before a warning light is displayed.
Remedy
On the affected vehicles the EGR Valve will be replaced.
Vehicles affected
874 Picanto vehicles
Built
11 Jan 2024 to 14 Feb 2024

2022 1 recall

Some vehicles do not have an audible warning when the rear fog lamp is left switched on

Launched 30 May 2022 DVSA recall R/2022/122 Manufacturer ref. 221041

Defect
The audible warning when the rear fog lamp is left switched on the ignition is switched off and the driver’s door opened on some vehicles does not function.
Remedy
Update the dash cluster software to include an audible warning function.
Vehicles affected
15,295 Picanto vehicles
Built
1 Apr 2020 to 28 Feb 2022

2018 1 recall

Fuel filler neck rubber hoses may crack over time

Launched 11 September 2018 DVSA recall R/2018/246 Manufacturer ref. 181033

Defect
Rubber hoses in the fuel filler neck may crack over time and could leak.
Remedy
Improved quality levelling and filler hoses will be installed replacing all of the potentially defective items.
Vehicles affected
8,998 Picanto vehicles
Built
1 Feb 2011 to 30 Jun 2012

2012 1 recall

Corrosion may affect handbrake performance

Launched 3 December 2012 DVSA recall R/2012/138

Defect
As a result of water ingress and attendant corrosion in the rear calipers the parking brake may not hold the vehicle on a hill when normal force has been applied to the parking brake lever.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to either clean the axle and housing and fit new seals or where necessary replace the rear calipers.
Vehicles affected
7,334 Picanto vehicles
Built
Build dates not given

2010 1 recall

Fuel may leak

Launched 14 June 2010 DVSA recall R/2010/062

Defect
The fuel tank filler neck may crack and allow fuel to leak.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the fuel tank filler neck.
Vehicles affected
6,585 Picanto vehicles
Built
13 Oct 2009 to 8 Feb 2010

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 8 recalls matched to this model 15 September 2026
  • Road vehicle recalls (DVSA numbers starting R/) whose model names match the Kia Picanto. 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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