Kia Sorento: The High Pressure Electric Oil Pump Within The Eight-speed Dual-clutch Transmission (dct) May Experience An Internal Fault
Recall Summary Kia is recalling 916 Sorento vehicles because the high-pressure electric oil pump in the eight-speed dual-clutch transmission may develop an internal fault. The fix involves updating the transmission control unit software, though some vehicles may also need a complete transmission replacement. This recall affects Sorento owners in the United Kingdom.
- Recalling firm
- KIA
- Product
- Vehicles: KIA SORENTO. Units affected: 916
- Reason
- The High-Pressure Electric Oil Pump within the eight-speed dual-clutch transmission (DCT) may experience an internal fault. Remedy: Upgrade the software of the Transmission Control Unit (TCU). In rare cases it may be necessary to also replace the transmission.
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2023-01-09
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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