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Kia Cee'd / Ceed I 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
1.4 105Petrol · 105 hp 1.6 120Petrol · 120 hp 1.6 CRDi 90Diesel · 90 hp 1.6 CRDi 115Diesel · 115 hp	Freinage : maître-cylindre (action de service)

Each campaign in detail

Freinage : maître-cylindre (action de service)
Manufacturer recall
Fiches-auto mentionne un problème de freinage (manque d'efficacité) ayant conduit à un rappel à l'été 2010. Caradisiac précise qu'il n'y a pas de rappel officiel mais des actions de service, dont le contrôle et le remplacement éventuel du maître-cylindre sur les modèles avec ESP fabriqués du 1er avril 2008 au 26 mars 2009. Faire vérifier la réalisation de l'opération en concession.
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).
Versions
1.4 105, 1.6 120, 1.6 CRDi 90, 1.6 CRDi 115
Onset
not documented
Repair
not documented
Sources
- Fiabilité Kia Ceed (2007-2012) — Fiches-auto (new tab)
- Maxi-fiche fiabilité : que vaut la Kia Cee'd en occasion ? — Caradisiac (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
Volkswagen Golf V	0	5	3.0/5
Opel Astra H	2	9	1.5/5
Ford Focus II	0	6	2.5/5
Renault Mégane II	0	3	3.5/5

Recall FAQ

How many recalls has the Kia Cee'd / Ceed I had?

We have documented 1 manufacturer recall for the Kia Cee'd / Ceed I: Freinage : maître-cylindre (action de service).

Which versions of the Kia Cee'd / Ceed I 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 Cee'd / Ceed I?

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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