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🧸 Product FR December 13, 2023

kia — niro hev sportage sportage hev voiture de tourisme

en raison de l’instabilité de la tension lors du démarrage du véhicule, le tableau de bord peut ne pas s’allumer. il en résulte une défaillance du fonctionnement de l’écran, ce qui pourrait empêcher les conducteurs de voir des indicateurs importants du véhicule, ce qui augmente l...

📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso · Source
kia — niro hev sportage sportage hev voiture de tourisme
📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso · Source
In rare cases, unstable voltage when starting the vehicle may prevent the dashboard from lighting up, causing the screen to fail. This could block important vehicle indicators, increasing the risk of an accident.
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This alert was reported 899 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
11 days in total
May 19, 2026 May 30, 2026
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What is this? Some Kia cars may have a problem with the power when starting. This can make the dashboard screen go blank.

What's happening? If the screen goes blank, drivers might not see important warnings. This could make it harder to drive safely.

Does this affect me? If you own a Kia Niro HEV, Sportage, or Sportage HEV in France, this could affect you.

What should I do? Take your car to a Kia dealer to check the problem. Ask your dealer or a mechanic 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.

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kia
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Type: automobiles et moyens de déplacement · Category: automobiles, motos, scooters · Hazard: blessures · en raison de l’instabilité de la tension lors du démarrage du véhicule, le tableau de bord peut ne pas s’allumer. il en résulte une défaillance du fonctionnement de l’écran, ce qui pourrait empêcher les conducteurs de voir des indicateurs importants du véhicule, ce qui augmente le risque d’accident.

First published
December 13, 2023
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/48149/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 hev sportage sportage hev voiture de tourisme. In rare cases, unstable voltage when starting the vehicle may prevent the dashboard from lighting up, causing the screen to fail. This could block important vehicle indicators, increasing the risk of an accident.
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on December 13, 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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