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Kia Picanto recalls

DVSA has published 7 safety recalls that name the Kia Picanto since 2010, 4 of them since 2020. Between them they cover at least 44,814 UK vehicles of this model.

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  1. PICANTO · kia picanto possible under bonnet fuel leak

    24 Jul 2026 · R/2026/251

    ​​Fuel leakage may occur due to contact between the fuel line and the battery tray cable. For affected cars this may lead to damage of the fuel line and the risk of a fuel leak.​

    Fix: ​​Carry out a visual inspection pipe if no damage re-route and secure the pipe. If damaged replace the pipe and re-route.

    • PICANTO: 356 vehicles · built 7 Sep 2020 to 21 Jul 2023
    • PICANTO: 1,117 vehicles · built 7 Sep 2020 to 21 Jul 2023
    • PICANTO: 2,424 vehicles · built 7 Sep 2020 to 21 Jul 2023
    • PICANTO: 824 vehicles · built 7 Sep 2020 to 21 Jul 2023

  2. PICANTO · kia picanto isla upgrade

    3 Oct 2024 · R/2024/367

    The Intelligent Speed Limit Assist (ISLA) system may not function properly due to an incorrect software version of the instrument cluster and the ISLA camera coding partially missing. As a result there may be no audible or visual warning on the dashboard when the speed limit is exceeded. Without this system the vehicle may not meet EU ISA legislation.

    Fix: Update the Cluster software and the front camera ISLA coding.

    1,007 vehicles · built 1 Apr 2024 to 14 May 2024

  3. PICANTO · kia picanto egr valve

    23 Aug 2024 · R/2024/317

    On affected vehicles a short circuit inside the EGR (Exhaust Gas Circulation) valve may occur potentially causing the engine to stall before a warning light is displayed.

    Fix: On the affected vehicles the EGR Valve will be replaced.

    • PICANTO: 30 vehicles · built 11 Jan 2024 to 14 Feb 2024
    • PICANTO: 844 vehicles · built 11 Jan 2024 to 14 Feb 2024

  4. PICANTO · some vehicles do not have an audible warning when the rear fog lamp is left switched on

    30 May 2022 · R/2022/122

    The audible warning when the rear fog lamp is left switched on the ignition is switched off and the driver�s door opened on some vehicles does not function.

    Fix: Update the dash cluster software to include an audible warning function.

    15,295 vehicles · built 1 Apr 2020 to 28 Feb 2022

  5. PICANTO · fuel filler neck rubber hoses may crack over time

    11 Sep 2018 · R/2018/246

    Rubber hoses in the fuel filler neck may crack over time and could leak.

    Fix: Improved quality levelling and filler hoses will be installed replacing all of the potentially defective items.

    8,998 vehicles · built 1 Feb 2011 to 30 Jun 2012

  6. PICANTO · corrosion may affect handbrake performance

    3 Dec 2012 · R/2012/138

    As a result of water ingress and attendant corrosion in the rear calipers the parking brake may not hold the vehicle on a hill when normal force has been applied to the parking brake lever.

    Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to either clean the axle and housing and fit new seals or where necessary replace the rear calipers.

    7,334 vehicles

  7. PICANTO · fuel may leak

    14 Jun 2010 · R/2010/062

    The fuel tank filler neck may crack and allow fuel to leak.

    Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the fuel tank filler neck.

    6,585 vehicles · built 13 Oct 2009 to 8 Feb 2010

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Source: DVSA recalls register, check-vehicle-recalls.service.gov.uk, copy dated 6 Sep 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. A recall is listed here when DVSA names this model in it; the build dates on each recall say which cars it covers, and a registration check confirms your own.