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🧸 Product FR August 28, 2023

kia — niro ev, soul ev voiture de tourisme

l’unité de commande d’alimentation électrique (epcu) peut fuir le liquide de refroidissement à l’intérieur, ce qui peut entraîner une perte de puissance de conduite, ce qui crée un risque d’accident.

The electric power control unit may leak coolant inside, causing a loss of driving power and creating an accident hazard.
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This alert was reported 1123 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.
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129 days in total
May 19, 2026 September 25, 2026
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What is this? This is about some Kia electric cars. A part inside may leak cooling liquid. That could make the car lose power while driving.

What's happening? Kia has found this problem in some Niro EV and Soul EV cars. The leak could cause the car to stop suddenly.

Does this affect me? If you own one of these Kia electric cars, you might be at risk. The problem is in cars made before a certain time.

What should I do? Take your car to a Kia dealer right away. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unsure about driving it.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

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Brand(s) / product name(s)
kia
Agency-published detail

Type: automobiles et moyens de déplacement · Category: automobiles, motos, scooters · Hazard: blessures · l’unité de commande d’alimentation électrique (epcu) peut fuir le liquide de refroidissement à l’intérieur, ce qui peut entraîner une perte de puissance de conduite, ce qui crée un risque d’accident.

First published
August 28, 2023
Last refreshed by us
4 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/48222/rapex

All information on this page comes from the official agency notice. We translate and summarise it; we don't add or edit facts.

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
kia — niro ev, soul ev voiture de tourisme. The electric power control unit may leak coolant inside, causing a loss of driving power and creating an accident hazard.
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on August 28, 2023 by Rappel Conso (DGCCRF, France).
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to France.
▸ How serious is this alert?
Medium risk. A medium risk means harm is possible under certain conditions. Read the notice and act on the recommended steps.
▸ What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
▸ Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on rappel.conso.gouv.fr.

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