KIA Rio cars (model code UB, with ABS and ESC)

Brake fluid leakage may cause an electrical short circuit and overload of the ABS module, which can result in an engine compartment fire, whether the vehicle is parked or moving. Potential effects: vehicle fire, risk to life and health of occupants.

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KIA Rio cars (model code UB, with ABS and ESC)

Risk Level

Critical

Manufacturer

KIA Polska Sp. z o.o. / Kia (Korea Południowa)

Batch Number

Pojazdy wyprodukowane od 15.12.2010 do 31.03.2017

Notice Date

12.11.2024

What to do if you have this product?

A recall means the product may be unsafe. Here is what to do if you have it at home.

1

Do not eat or use the product

Stop using or consuming it immediately and keep it out of reach of children.
2

Check the batch number and expiry date

Compare the batch/lot number and the best-before or expiry date with the details in the alert — sometimes only specific batches are affected.
3

Return it to the shop

You can take the product back to the shop where you bought it. For a safety recall a refund is due even without a receipt.
4

Get help and report it

If you feel unwell after using the product, contact a doctor. You can also report the case to the relevant authority — GIS, GIF or UOKiK.

General guidance for recalled products in Poland. Always follow the specific instructions in the official alert and from the manufacturer or retailer.

Important Information

What You Should Know

Recommendations

Vehicle owners should follow the information received from KIA Polska Sp. z o.o. and arrange a visit to an authorized KIA service center to install new low-capacity fuses that limit the operating curr...

Actions Taken

KIA Polska Sp. z o.o. notified the President of UOKiK about the defect and is conducting a repair campaign covering 14,279 KIA Rio (UB) vehicles. Vehicle owners will be informed about the need to visi...