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Kia Corporation K3 (BD) — recall

Automotive · South Korea · 2026-01-15

Kia K3 (BD): CVT manufacturing defect may affect safety

Country	South Korea
Category	Automotive
Published	2026-01-15
Manufacturer	Kia Corporation
Models affected	K3 (BD)
Units affected	113793
Defect	A recall due to a confirmed possibility of safety being affected, as a manufacturing defect in the Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) may cause hydraulic control instability, leading to a lack of driving force transmission when starting.
Component	Power transmission system, other
Remedy	Transmission control unit software update, and if related fault codes are displayed, inspect and then replace the transmission.
Recall number	K5997
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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