Kia – Passenger car
Name: SPORTAGE
Category: 10
Date: 2025-07-04
Product Category: Motor vehicles
Risk Type: Injuries
Danger: The vacuum pump in the engine may be damaged by a mechanical defect on the camshaft due to high acceleration torque when the engine starts. As a result, an increased force may be required to apply the brake pedal, which may increase braking distance. This increases the risk of accidents and injuries. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Measures: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: 03/06/2025
Description: Passenger car.
Notifying Country: Germany
Country of Origin: Slovakia
Alert Type: Consumer
Alert Level: Serious risk
