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Kia Carens III recalls: manufacturer campaigns

1 documented manufacturer recall: a defect acknowledged by the brand, fixed free of charge at a dealer, even on a used car.

manufacturer campaign: 1
of 4 versions affected: 4

This guide has not been translated yet: it is shown in its original French version.

Is your version affected?

Find your engine (fuel type and power on the registration document): each row lists the campaigns that concern it. A recall often covers only a production period: only the vehicle identification number (VIN) settles it.

Version	Recalls
1.6 GDi 135Petrol · 135 hp 1.7 CRDi 115Diesel · 115 hp 1.7 CRDi 136Diesel · 136 hp 1.7 CRDi 141 BVADiesel · 141 hp	Rappel : fuite de liquide de frein et circuit ABS/ESC

Each campaign in detail

Rappel : fuite de liquide de frein et circuit ABS/ESC
Manufacturer recall
Une campagne de rappel vise les Carens produits entre le 28 août 2012 et le 23 juillet 2018 : une fuite interne de liquide de frein peut provoquer un court-circuit dans le circuit électrique de l'ABS/ESC, une surchauffe de la boîte à fusibles et augmenter le risque d'incendie du moteur. Code rappel de la marque : 241155 ; alerte européenne SR/00791/25.
Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).
Single source so far: to be confirmed.
Versions
1.6 GDi 135, 1.7 CRDi 115, 1.7 CRDi 136, 1.7 CRDi 141 BVA
Onset
not documented
Repair
not documented
Sources
- Fiabilité Kia Carens (2013-2018) — Fiches-auto (new tab)

Checking that a recall was done

Note the vehicle identification number (VIN): box E of the French registration certificate.
Ask a dealer of the brand whether each campaign was carried out on this VIN: the check and the repair are free.
Ask the seller for the invoice or dealer certificate for each recall.

Where to check online

Check vehicle recalls (DVSA) (new tab) : for a car registered in the UK, by make, model and VIN.
RappelConso (new tab) : the official French recall website (DGCCRF): search for the make and model.
Safety Gate (new tab) : European alerts on dangerous products, vehicles included.

Recalls of rival models

The same data for the alternatives suggested in the guide.

Model	Recalls	Known faults	Reliability
Ford Grand C-Max II	2	2	4.5/5
Volkswagen Touran II	1	3	4.0/5
Opel Zafira Tourer C	0	3	3.5/5
Citroën C4 Picasso II	1	4	2.5/5
Renault Scénic IV	0	3	3.5/5
Peugeot 5008 II	0	4	2.0/5

Recall FAQ

How many recalls has the Kia Carens III had?

We have documented 1 manufacturer recall for the Kia Carens III: Rappel : fuite de liquide de frein et circuit ABS/ESC.

Which versions of the Kia Carens III are affected?

Every version in our guides is affected by at least one campaign.

How do I know whether the recalls were done on a used Kia Carens III?

Note the vehicle identification number (VIN): box E of the French registration certificate. Ask a dealer of the brand whether each campaign was carried out on this VIN: the check and the repair are free. Ask the seller for the invoice or dealer certificate for each recall.

Do I have to pay for a recall?

No: a manufacturer recall is fixed free of charge by the brand's dealer network, even on a used car bought privately, as long as the campaign is open.

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