Kia Ceed PHEV recall: Kia Ceed PHEV HCA Fuse Replacement
- What's wrong
- The printed circuit board (PCB) in the Hydraulic Clutch Actuator (HCA) may become contaminated with fluid. A fluid contaminated PCB may lead to an electrical short circuit which in extreme cases may potentially result in a fire in the engine compartment while driving.
- What to do
- Contact a Kia dealer to book the free repair. Check vehicle for Diagnostic Trouble Codes if HCA related codes are found replace the HCA its connector and reduced amperage fuse modifying the fuse board to suit. If no related…
What’s wrong
The printed circuit board (PCB) in the Hydraulic Clutch Actuator (HCA) may become contaminated with fluid. A fluid contaminated PCB may lead to an electrical short circuit which in extreme cases may potentially result in a fire in the engine compartment while driving.
The fix
Check vehicle for Diagnostic Trouble Codes if HCA related codes are found replace the HCA its connector and reduced amperage fuse modifying the fuse board to suit. If no related DTC are recorded fit reduced amperage fuse only modifying the fuse board to suit.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ceed PHEV | 11 Nov 2019 | 14 Aug 2023 | 3 |
| Ceed PHEV | 11 Nov 2019 | 14 Aug 2023 | 1,283 |
| Ceed PHEV | 11 Nov 2019 | 14 Aug 2023 | 62 |
| Ceed PHEV | 11 Nov 2019 | 14 Aug 2023 | 59 |
| Ceed PHEV | 11 Nov 2019 | 14 Aug 2023 | 372 |
| Ceed PHEV | 11 Nov 2019 | 14 Aug 2023 | 171 |
| Ceed PHEV | 11 Nov 2019 | 14 Aug 2023 | 262 |
| Ceed PHEV | 11 Nov 2019 | 14 Aug 2023 | 325 |
| Ceed PHEV | 11 Nov 2019 | 14 Aug 2023 | 295 |
| Ceed PHEV | 11 Nov 2019 | 14 Aug 2023 | 1,161 |
How to check your vehicle
Use the official DVSA checker with your registration number to see if your exact vehicle is included. If it is, the manufacturer should have written to the registered keeper. The repair is free, even if you bought the vehicle second-hand.
Updated 2 March 2025. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.