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Kia Sportage passenger car — fire risk (SR/00588/25)

EU Safety GateSerious riskFireFeb 14, 2025
Photo from the official notice: Kia Sportage passenger car — fire risk (SR/00588/25)

Photos from the official notice: EU Safety Gate (European Commission) · image rights

Hazard

Due to an internal leak of brake fluid, a short circuit can occur in the electrical circuit for the ABS/ESC (Anti-lock Braking System / Electronic Stability Control) system. This can lead to an increase in current and overheating in the fuse box, increasing the risk of the engine catching fire. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.

Measures taken

  • Recall of the product from end users — Other

Product description

Passenger car.

What should I do?

If you own this product, stop using it and check the official notice for what the seller or authority advises (return, refund, repair or disposal). Measures listed here were reported by national authorities to the EU Safety Gate system.

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