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Passenger car — recall

Name: Passenger car
Brand: Kia

Automotive · European Union · 2025-07-04

Origin: Slovakia

Kia passenger car engine vacuum pump damaged by camshaft defect during high acceleration

Country	European Union
Category	Automotive
Published	2025-07-04
Country of origin	Slovakia
Manufacturer	Kia
Models affected	SPORTAGE
Defect	The vacuum pump in the engine may be damaged by a mechanical defect on the camshaft due to high acceleration torque when the engine starts. As a result, an increased force may be required to apply the brake pedal, which may increase braking distance. This increases the risk of accidents and injuries.
Remedy	Recall of the product from end users.
Recall number	SR/02418/25
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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