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KIA CARNIVAL, EV4, EV9, K4, SORENTO, SPORTAGE — recall

Automotive · Canada · 2026-01-26

Kia vehicles: software issue may cause instrument cluster display to go blank while driving

Country	Canada
Category	Automotive
Published	2026-01-26
Manufacturer	KIA
Models affected	CARNIVAL, EV4, EV9, K4, SORENTO, SPORTAGE
Model year	2026, 2025
Units affected	2710
Defect	On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the instrument cluster display to go blank while driving. As a result, you may not be able to see certain information about the vehicle, including the speedometer, fuel gauge, tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS), warning lights and malfunction tell-tales._x000D_ Note: This recall only affects certain vehicles equipped with a 12.3-inch instrument cluster display. For the Sorento model, this recall only affects hybrid and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) models. For the Carnival model, both gas and hybrid models are affected. For the Sportage model, g…
Component	Lights And Instruments
Remedy	Kia will notify owners by mail and send a wireless over-the-air software update to eligible vehicles to update the instrument cluster software. Alternatively, you may schedule an appointment to have the update performed at a Kia dealership.
Recall number	2026-032
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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