KIA car, model Niro EV

Coolant may enter the EPCU, causing sudden stoppage of the electric motor while driving. Potential effects: loss of vehicle propulsion, risk of collision or accident.

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Risk Level

High

Manufacturer

KIA (producent), KIA Polska Sp. z o.o. (importer)

Batch Number

Wyprodukowane w Korei Południowej między 16.06.2020 a 04.12.2020

Notice Date

18.04.2023

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

Owners should arrange a visit to an authorized KIA service station to check the EPCU for leaks and, if a leak is found, to have it replaced with a new, modified unit.

Actions Taken

The company initiated a recall campaign, informed vehicle owners about the need to visit an authorized KIA service station, and provides inspection and possible replacement of the defective EPCU with ...