Kia Optima Phev: High Voltage Battery System May Malfunction And Cause A Sudden Loss Of Power
KIA Optima PHEV Recall Summary Kia is recalling 398 Optima PHEV vehicles in the United Kingdom due to a faulty Voltage Protection Device that may cause the hybrid electric motor to shut off unexpectedly while driving, resulting in a sudden loss of power. The vehicle will display a warning light on the dashboard when this occurs. Kia will replace the Battery Management System and related wiring to fix the problem.
- Recalling firm
- KIA
- Product
- Vehicles: KIA OPTIMA PHEV. Units affected: 398
- Reason
- Incorrect operation of the Voltage Protection Device (VPD) may lead to the high voltage battery system intermittently switching off the Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) motor whilst driving. If the fault occurs a warning light will be displayed on the dashboard and the vehicle could suffer a sudden loss of power. Remedy: Replace the Battery Management System (BMS) main and sub units and wiring loom
- Classification
- Class II
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2018-06-13
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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