KIA SPORTAGE — recall

Automotive · United Kingdom · 2025-01-13

Kia Sportage vacuum pump drive gear may be damaged during engine start

Country	United Kingdom
Category	Automotive
Published	2025-01-13
Manufacturer	KIA
Models affected	SPORTAGE
Units affected	2982
Defect	The vacuum pump drive gear may be damaged by a mechanical failure caused by high acceleration torque during the engine starting phase. If the pump fails an increase of the brake pedal force may be experienced while driving.
Remedy	Complete a software update of the engine ECU. The ECU upgrade reduces the initial load caused by the Mild Hybrid Starter Generator during engine startup (cranking acceleration).
Recall number	R/2024/500
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	the destination market's product-safety rules and mandatory standards

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