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🧸 Product DE FR December 12, 2025

Kia — SPORTAGE

Passenger car.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Kia — SPORTAGE
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Injuries
Category
Motor vehicles
Hazard
The internal thread diameter of the tie rod may be too large. Over time, this can reduce the fastening force, which could result in a loss of steering control and increase the risk of an accident.
Origin
Slovakia

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Importer) Recall of the product from end users
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 227 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
71 days in total
May 17, 2026 July 27, 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? A car maker called Kia found a problem with some Sportage cars. The tie rod may not be made correctly.

What's happening? The tie rod might be too big inside. This can make it loosen over time. Then the car may not steer right. This could cause an accident.

Does this affect me? This affects Sportage cars made in Slovakia. It may be in Germany and France.

What should I do? If you own a Sportage, ask a mechanic or Kia dealer to check it. Do not drive if you feel the steering is loose. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you need 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: The internal thread diameter of the tie rod may be too large. Over time, this can reduce the fastening force, which could result in a loss of steering control and increase the risk of an accident. · Origin: Slovakia

First published
December 12, 2025
Last refreshed by us
2 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10096937

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 — SPORTAGE. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: The internal thread diameter of the tie rod may be too large. Over time, this can reduce the fastening force, which could result in a loss of steering control and increase the risk of an accident. · Or...
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on December 12, 2025 by EU Safety Gate.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Germany and France.
▸ 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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