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2022: 105,000 defective Kia cars recalled in Russia due to faulty airbag software

In Russia, more than 105 thousand defective Kia cars are being recalled due to faulty airbag software. This was announced by the Federal Agency for Technical Regulation and Metrology (Rosstandart) on August 8, 2022.

The Kia Rio, Soul and Cerato models, which were produced between 2013 and 2018, fell under the service campaign. The reason for the recall of vehicles is that the SRS malfunction lamp on the instrument panel is on. Internal failure of AIR BAG module is possible. On all recalled cars, the AIR BAG module software will be updated, if necessary, it will be replaced, Rosstandart reported. All work will be carried out free of charge for motorists.

Kia Rio

Owners of faulty machines will be notified by letter or phone. At the same time, owners can independently, without waiting for a message from an authorized dealer, determine whether their vehicle falls under the recall. To do this, you need to compare the VIN code of your own car with the list published on the Rosstandart website.

In February 2022, in North America, Kia announced the recall of 295,000 Sorento, Forte and Forte Koup, Optima Hybrid, Soul and Sportage cars due to "increased fire risk due to brake fluid leaks."

In the same month, it became known about the recall campaign initiated by the American divisions of Kia and Hyundai. 484,588 cars Kia Sportage, Hyundai Santa Fe of various modifications, Hyundai Tucson, as well as the Kia K900 sedan, released from 2014 to 2019, fell under it. The reason for the recall is due to possible problems in the ABS control unit, as a result of which it is possible to fire the car even with the engine turned off. Rosstandart did not announce such a revocable program by August 8, 2022.^[1]

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