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Kia — Niro HEV; Sportage; Sportage HEV

Passenger car equipped with a plug-in hybrid engine

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
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Kia — Niro HEV; Sportage; Sportage HEV
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Injuries
Category
Motor vehicles
Hazard
Due to voltage instability when starting the vehicle, the instrument panel may fail to illuminate. This results in the failure of functioning of the display which could cause drivers to be unable to see important vehicle indicators, increasing the risk of an accident.
Origin
Republic of Korea

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Manufacturer) Recall of the product from end users
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 1130 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.
📈 Timeline
120 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 14, 2026
Daily snapshot data starts accumulating once the scheduler runs — for now this is interpolated from the agency's first/last dates.

What is this? Kia cars (Niro HEV, Sportage, Sportage HEV) may have a problem with electricity when starting. This can make the dashboard lights go out.

What's happening? If the dashboard lights don’t work, you might not see important warnings while driving. This could lead to accidents.

Does this affect me? This affects owners of these Kia models in listed countries. Check if your car is on the list.

What should I do? Take your car to a Kia dealer right away. Ask your mechanic or Kia service for help.

🤖 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.

🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Brand(s) / product name(s)
Kia
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: Due to voltage instability when starting the vehicle, the instrument panel may fail to illuminate. This results in the failure of functioning of the display which could cause drivers to be unable to see important vehicle indicators, increasing the risk of an accident. · Origin: Republic of Korea

First published
August 11, 2023
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10009927

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 HEV; Sportage; Sportage HEV. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: Due to voltage instability when starting the vehicle, the instrument panel may fail to illuminate. This results in the failure of functioning of the display which could cause drivers to be unable to se...
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on August 11, 2023 by EU Safety Gate.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Poland, Bulgaria, Denmark, Estonia, France, Hungary, Ireland, Luxembourg, THE NETHERLANDS, Slovenia, and Slovakia.
▸ How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
▸ 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 ec.europa.eu.

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