Kia Sportage: Kia Sportage Vacuum Pump Recall
Kia is recalling 2,982 Sportage vehicles because the vacuum pump drive gear may fail during engine startup, which could increase the force needed to press the brake pedal while driving. The company will fix the issue with a software update to the engine's computer that reduces startup strain on the pump.
- Recalling firm
- KIA
- Product
- Vehicles: KIA SPORTAGE. Units affected: 2,982
- Reason
- The vacuum pump drive gear may be damaged by a mechanical failure caused by high acceleration torque during the engine starting phase. If the pump fails an increase of the brake pedal force may be experienced while driving. Remedy: Complete a software update of the engine ECU. The ECU upgrade reduces the initial load caused by the Mild Hybrid Starter Generator during engine startup (cranking acceleration).
- Classification
- Class II
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2025-01-13
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/29aa6378-eb6c-4d5d-ab02-8c2abdf61d7a