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Kia Ceed 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 5 versions affected: 1
official RappelConso notices: 2

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
1.0 T-GDi 120Petrol · 120 hp 1.4 T-GDi 140 DCTPetrol · 140 hp 1.6 CRDi 136 MHEVDiesel · 136 hp Plug-in Hybrid 141Hybrid · 141 hp	No documented recall
1.6 CRDi 136Diesel · 136 hp	Tandem pump: recall for oil supply and brake assistance (1.6 CRDi)

Each campaign in detail

Tandem pump: recall for oil supply and brake assistance (1.6 CRDi)
Manufacturer recall
A recall campaign (Kia code 221048) concerns Ceeds built between 26 October 2018 and 5 October 2020: a faulty filter in the tandem pump can deprive the oil pump of oil and stop it producing the vacuum the brake servo needs, which lengthens braking distance. CarVerif links this campaign to the 1.6 CRDi and advises insisting on proof that it has been carried out on a 2018-2020 1.6 CRDi. Check with a Kia dealer, using the serial number.
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
1.6 CRDi 136
Onset
not documented
Repair
not documented
Sources

Official notices published in France (RappelConso)

Notices from the French consumer authority (DGCCRF) linked to this model, collected on 29 October 2026.

2 July 2026 — La carte de circuit imprimé (pcb) de l'actionneur d'embrayage hydraulique (hca) peut être contaminée par du liquide. Un pcb contaminé par du liquide peut provoquer un court-circuit électrique, entraînant un incendie dans le compartiment moteur pendant la conduite.
Models or references
Ceed phev, xceed phev voiture particulière.
Risk
Incendie
Official notice (new tab)
29 November 2022 — Les tendeurs de ceinture de sécurité avant peuvent être défectueux. Cela pourrait entraîner une mauvaise activation lors d’une collision, ce qui augmenterait le risque de blessures pour les occupants.
Models or references
Passenger car modèles kia: ceed, ceed station wagon (phev), proceed (cd), xceed (phev) (cdcuv), sorento (phev) (mq4)
Risk
Blessures
Official notice (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 VIII	0	5	3.5/5
Škoda Octavia IV	2	2	4.5/5
Peugeot 308 III	0	3	3.0/5
Toyota Corolla XII	1	1	5.0/5
Ford Focus IV	2	1	4.0/5
Seat Leon IV	2	2	4.5/5

Recall FAQ

How many recalls has the Kia Ceed III had?

We have documented 1 manufacturer recall for the Kia Ceed III: Tandem pump: recall for oil supply and brake assistance (1.6 CRDi).

Which versions of the Kia Ceed III are affected?

Affected versions: 1.6 CRDi 136 (1). No documented recall for: 1.0 T-GDi 120, 1.4 T-GDi 140 DCT, 1.6 CRDi 136 MHEV, Plug-in Hybrid 141.

How do I know whether the recalls were done on a used Kia Ceed 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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