REC-006612

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2020–2023 KIA JA PE PICANTO

Category: Light Vehicle · Supplier: KIA AUSTRALIA PTY LTD

Recall date: 2 June 2026

Defect

Due to a manufacturing defect, the low-pressure fuel feed tube may have insufficient clearance to the battery sensor wiring which could cause the fuel feed tube to become damaged. This may lead to a fuel leak and in the presence of an external ignition source could result in a vehicle fire.

Hazard

A vehicle fire could cause injury or death to vehicle occupants, other road users or bystanders and/or damage to property.

Remedy

Owners of affected vehicles will be contacted by KIA and asked to make an appointment with their preferred authorised KIA dealer to have the work carried out, free of charge.

What should you do?

Check your VIN below to confirm whether your specific vehicle is affected.
Contact the supplier — KIA AUSTRALIA PTY LTD — or your nearest authorised dealer to arrange the recall remedy.
Recall repairs are free of charge. The manufacturer or supplier is legally required to fix the defect at no cost to you.
If you have difficulty getting the recall addressed, contact the Department of Infrastructure or your state's consumer protection agency.

Check Your VIN

Enter your Vehicle Identification Number to check if your specific vehicle is affected by this recall.

Source: https://www.vehiclerecalls.gov.au/recalls/rec-006612

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