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Kia Corporation Bongo III EV (PU EV) — recall

Automotive · South Korea · 2026-02-24

Kia Bongo III EV: Electric Vacuum Pump software design causes malfunction

Country	South Korea
Category	Automotive
Published	2026-02-24
Manufacturer	Kia Corporation
Models affected	Bongo III EV (PU EV)
Units affected	25078
Defect	Due to inadequate diagnostic logic software design for the Electric Vacuum Pump (EVP), a malfunction of the Electric Vacuum Pump (EVP) occurs and cannot be diagnosed in advance, leading to delayed customer awareness of reduced braking performance, and thus a recall is initiated due to the confirmed possibility of affecting safety.
Component	Braking system, other
Remedy	Electric Vacuum Pump (EVP) software update
Recall number	K6052
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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