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Kia Corporation Seltos (SP2), Sportage (QL) — recall

Automotive · South Korea · 2025-10-29

Kia Seltos, Sportage diesel particulate filter damage causes warning light, increased emissions

Country	South Korea
Category	Automotive
Published	2025-10-29
Manufacturer	Kia Corporation
Models affected	Seltos (SP2), Sportage (QL)
Units affected	8057
Defect	Recall due to the confirmed possibility of engine warning light illumination and increased exhaust gas emissions caused by damage to the Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF), resulting from insufficient software settings related to DPF regeneration in the Engine Control Unit (ECU).
Component	Engine (Power Generation Device) - Other
Remedy	Engine Control Unit (ECU) software update
Recall number	K5912
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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