Kia Sportage and Niro Hev recall: A combination of the instrument cluster software and electrical noise while the vehicle is starting may result in cluster booting errors
Yes – some of these vehicles are being recalled
- What's wrong
- A combination of the instrument cluster software and electrical noise while the vehicle is starting may result in cluster booting errors.
- What to do
- Contact a Kia dealer to book the free repair. The software of the digital instrument cluster of your vehicle must be upgraded.
Source: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)
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What’s wrong
A combination of the instrument cluster software and electrical noise while the vehicle is starting may result in cluster booting errors.
The fix
The software of the digital instrument cluster of your vehicle must be upgraded.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sportage | 10 Aug 2022 | 27 Mar 2023 | 6,996 |
| Niro Hev | 14 Sep 2022 | 22 Mar 2023 | 6,996 |
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 21 July 2023. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.