KIA — recall
Automotive · Australia · 2026-03-06
Kia Instrument Cluster may display blank screen or not operate
| Country | Australia |
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| Category | Automotive |
| Published | 2026-03-06 |
| Manufacturer | KIA AUSTRALIA PTY LTD |
| Models affected | CL4m K4, CV1 EV6, KA4 Carnival, MQ4 Sorento, MV1 EV9, NQ5 Sportage, OVc EV5, SV1 EV3 and TK1 Tasman. |
| Model year | 2025 |
| Units affected | 11567 |
| Defect | Due to a software error, the Instrument Cluster may display a blank screen or may not operate as intended. A blank or slow-responding instrument cluster screen fails to display critical information such as the speedometer or warning lights increasing the risk of an accident causing injury or death to vehicle occupants and/or other road users. |
| Remedy | Owners can contact their local Kia dealership to schedule an appointment to have the Instrument Cluster Control Unit software updated, free of charge |
| Recall number | REC-006557 |
| 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. |
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| 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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