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Kia Picanto 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
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 67 manuellePetrol · 67 hp 1.2 84 manuellePetrol · 84 hp 1.2 84 automatique 4 rapportsPetrol · 84 hp 1.2 DPi 84 BVMA5Petrol · 84 hp	Engine stalling from a short circuit in the EGR valve (2024 recall)

Each campaign in detail

Engine stalling from a short circuit in the EGR valve (2024 recall)
Manufacturer recall
A short circuit inside the EGR valve can stall the engine before the warning light comes on. Car-recalls.eu (Rapex alert 40/2024, Kia code 241099) concerns vehicles built between 11 January and 14 February 2024; Carverif mentions 2023-2024 JA Picantos with 1.0 and 1.2 engines. The scopes differ: have the serial number checked at a Kia dealer.
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 67 manuelle, 1.2 84 manuelle, 1.2 84 automatique 4 rapports, 1.2 DPi 84 BVMA5
Onset
not documented
Repair
not documented
Sources
- Kia Picanto (2024) : calage du moteur, rappel — Car-recalls.eu (new tab)
- Kia Picanto III (JA, 2017-2024) : fiabilité occasion — 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.

26 June 2026 — Un court-circuit à l'intérieur de la soupape de circulation des gaz d'échappement peut se produire, provoquant le décrochage du moteur avant que le voyant d'avertissement ne s'allume. Cela augmente le risque d'accidents et de blessures.
Models or references
Picanto, stonic voiture particulière équipée de moteurs kappa 1.0 et 1.2 mpi. Modèle (type): picanto (ja) stonic (yb cuv). Année du modèle: 2023 à 2024.
Risk
Blessures
Official notice (new tab)
26 June 2026 — Le système intelligent speed limit assist (isla) peut ne pas fonctionner correctement en raison d'une version incorrecte du logiciel du groupe d'instruments et en raison d'un manque partiel de codage du système isla. En conséquence, il se peut qu'il n'y ait pas d'avertissement sonore ou visuel sur le tableau de bord lorsque la limite de vitesse est dépassée, ce qui peut augmenter le risque d'accident.
Models or references
Picanto voiture particulière
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
Toyota Aygo II	1	2	4.0/5
Citroën C1 II	0	3	3.5/5
Peugeot 108 I	2	2	4.0/5
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 III had?

We have documented 1 manufacturer recall for the Kia Picanto III: Engine stalling from a short circuit in the EGR valve (2024 recall).

Which versions of the Kia Picanto 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 Picanto 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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