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🧸 Product FR January 3, 2025

kia — sorento voiture particulière

l’unité de commande électronique hydraulique (hecu), responsable du système de freinage antiblocage, du système de contrôle électronique de la stabilité et du système de contrôle de la traction, peut rester active même lorsque le véhicule est éteint. si de l’humidité pénètre dans...

📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso · Source
kia — sorento voiture particulière
📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso · Source
The hydraulic electronic control unit (HECU), which manages the anti-lock braking system, electronic stability control and traction control, may remain active even when the vehicle is off. If moisture enters the HECU, an electrical short circuit could occur, which may cause a fire in the engine compartment.
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This alert was reported 573 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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72 days in total
May 19, 2026 July 30, 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? This is about some Kia Sorento cars. A part inside the car that helps with brakes and stability may stay on even when the car is off. If water gets into this part, it could cause a fire in the engine area.

What's happening? Kia has found that moisture can get into this part and cause a short circuit. This could lead to a fire in the engine.

Does this affect me? If you own or use a Kia Sorento, you might be at risk. This problem is in France.

What should I do? Take your car to a Kia dealer right away. Ask your mechanic or Kia for help to fix it. Do not ignore this.

🤖 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: incendie · l’unité de commande électronique hydraulique (hecu), responsable du système de freinage antiblocage, du système de contrôle électronique de la stabilité et du système de contrôle de la traction, peut rester active même lorsque le véhicule est éteint. si de l’humidité pénètre dans l’hecu, un court-circuit électrique peut se produire. si un court-circuit électrique se produit, cela pourrait entraîner un incendie dans le compartiment moteur.

First published
January 3, 2025
Last refreshed by us
2 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/47881/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 — sorento voiture particulière. The hydraulic electronic control unit (HECU), which manages the anti-lock braking system, electronic stability control and traction control, may remain active even when the vehicle is off. If moisture enters the HECU, an electrical short circuit could occur, which may cause a fir...
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on January 3, 2025 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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