recall information
Recall number
REC-006239
Campaign number
241243
Original published date
make and model information
Make
KIA
Model
MQ4 PE Sorento
Year range
2023 - 2024
Affected units
5,978
Variant applicability
All variants within this model
Identifying features
VIN (Vehicle identification number)
What are the defects?
Due to a software issue, the turn indicator light and/or the upper part of the Daytime Running Lights (DRL) may not operate as intended. This may result in reduced visibility.
What are the hazards?
Reduced visibility will potentially increase the risk of an accident causing injury or death to vehicle occupants and other road users.
Vehicles are not compliant with Australian Design Rule (ADR) 13/00 - Installation of Lighting and Light Signalling Devices on other than L-Group Vehicles and ADR 76/00 - Daytime Running Lamps.
Vehicles are not compliant with Australian Design Rule (ADR) 13/00 - Installation of Lighting and Light Signalling Devices on other than L-Group Vehicles and ADR 76/00 - Daytime Running Lamps.
What should consumers do?
Kia Australia is contacting all known owners of affected vehicles by direct mail. Consumers should contact their nearest Kia Australia dealer to arrange to have the software update carried out, free of charge. Alternatively, an Over the Air (OTA) update will be available for the customer to carry out on their vehicle.
Supplier details
KIA AUSTRALIA PTY LTD
Who should owners/operators contact for more information?
Contact name
Kia Customer Service
Contact phone
131 542
Contact email
customer_service@kia.com.au
Contact website
Responsible regulator
Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts is the responsible regulator for this recall.
