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Kia Picanto II 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

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 69Petrol · 69 hp 1.2 85Petrol · 85 hp 1.2 85 BVAPetrol · 85 hp	Durites de carburant : rappel

Each campaign in detail

Durites de carburant : rappel
Manufacturer recall
Fiches-auto indique que des durites de carburant peuvent fuir par frottement et causer un incendie, avec un rappel de juillet 2019 visant les Picanto fabriquées en juin 2012. Un propriétaire cité par Fiches-auto rapporte une durite d'essence plastique fissurée à l'entrée du réservoir à 10 000 km.
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
1.0 69, 1.2 85, 1.2 85 BVA
Onset
not documented
Repair
not documented
Sources
- Fiabilité Kia Picanto (2011-2017) — Fiches-auto (new tab)
- Qualités et défauts : KIA Picanto (2011-2017) — 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
Hyundai i10 II	0	1	4.5/5
Toyota Aygo I	3	3	4.0/5
Volkswagen Up! I	1	2	4.0/5
Citroën C1 II	0	3	3.5/5
Fiat Panda III	0	4	3.0/5
Renault Twingo III (2014-2024, facelifted in 2019)	0	6	3.0/5

Recall FAQ

How many recalls has the Kia Picanto II had?

We have documented 1 manufacturer recall for the Kia Picanto II: Durites de carburant : rappel.

Which versions of the Kia Picanto II 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 II?

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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