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Name: Passenger car
Brand: Kia

Automotive · European Union · 2025-02-14

Origin: Republic of Korea

Kia Passenger car ABS/ESC electrical circuit short due to brake fluid leak

Country	European Union
Category	Automotive
Published	2025-02-14
Country of origin	Republic of Korea
Manufacturer	Kia
Models affected	Carens
Defect	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.
Remedy	Recall of the product from end users.
Recall number	SR/00590/25
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	UNECE regulations, EU type-approval · Full guide →

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