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Kia Picanto 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 3 versions affected: 3
official RappelConso notice: 1

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
1.0 63Petrol · 63 hp 1.1 65Petrol · 65 hp 1.1 CRDi 75Diesel · 75 hp	Rappel 2025 : fuite de liquide de frein et risque d'incendie (ABS/ESC)

Each campaign in detail

Rappel 2025 : fuite de liquide de frein et risque d'incendie (ABS/ESC)
Manufacturer recall
Un rappel de 2025 concerne les Picanto fabriquées entre le 17.12.2009 et le 11.01.2011 : une fuite interne de liquide de frein peut provoquer un court-circuit dans le circuit ABS/ESC, une surchauffe de la boîte à fusibles et un risque d'incendie moteur. Code Kia 241154, alerte européenne SR/00585/25. À vérifier chez un concessionnaire avec le numéro de châssis.
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
1.0 63, 1.1 65, 1.1 CRDi 75
Onset
not documented
Repair
not documented
Sources
- Fiabilité Kia Picanto (2004-2011) — Fiches-auto (new tab)
- Fiabilité et performance : Kia Picanto (SA) Essence 1.0 61 — CarVerif (new tab)

Official notices published in France (RappelConso)

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

27 August 2026 — En raison d'une fuite interne de liquide de frein, un court-circuit peut se produire dans le circuit électrique du système abs / esc (système de freinage antiblocage / contrôle électronique de stabilité). Cela peut entraîner une augmentation du courant et une surchauffe dans la boîte à fusibles, ce qui augmente le risque que le moteur prenne feu.
Models or references
Picanto voiture particulière.
Risk
Incendie
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
Toyota Aygo I	3	3	4.0/5
Renault Twingo II	2	5	3.5/5
Peugeot 108 I	2	2	4.0/5
Citroën C1 II	0	3	3.5/5
Hyundai i10 II	0	1	4.5/5

Recall FAQ

How many recalls has the Kia Picanto I had?

We have documented 1 manufacturer recall for the Kia Picanto I: Rappel 2025 : fuite de liquide de frein et risque d'incendie (ABS/ESC).

Which versions of the Kia Picanto 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 Picanto 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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