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Kia XCeed I recalls: manufacturer campaigns

2 documented manufacturer recalls: a defect acknowledged by the brand, fixed free of charge at a dealer, even on a used car.

manufacturer campaigns: 2
of 5 versions affected: 2
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 T-GDi 204 DCTPetrol · 204 hp	No documented recall
1.6 CRDi 136 DCTDiesel · 136 hp	Tandem pump recall (oil supply and brake assistance)
Plug-in Hybrid 141Hybrid · 141 hp	Fire risk recall: hydraulic clutch actuator (plug-in hybrid)

Each campaign in detail

Tandem pump recall (oil supply and brake assistance)
Manufacturer recall
A recall campaign (Kia code 221048) concerns Ceed, XCeed, ProCeed and Ceed SW vehicles built in 2018-2020: a clogged filter in the tandem pump can impair brake assistance and lengthen stopping distances. Have a Kia dealer check, using the serial number, that the recall has been carried out.
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 DCT
Onset
not documented
Repair
not documented
Sources
Fire risk recall: hydraulic clutch actuator (plug-in hybrid)
Manufacturer recall
European recall (Kia code 240S01, Safety Gate alert SR/00217/25, January 2025) concerning XCeed and Ceed plug-in hybrids built between late 2019 and 14 August 2023: a liquid can contaminate the circuit board of the hydraulic clutch actuator and cause a short circuit, then a fire in the engine bay while driving. At an approved workshop, the actuator is checked, replaced if necessary, and a lower-rated fuse is fitted. The sources differ on the start date of production: rely on 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
Plug-in Hybrid 141
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
Kia Ceed III	1	1	4.5/5
Hyundai Kona I	1	1	4.0/5
Toyota C-HR I	0	2	4.5/5
Ford Puma II	2	1	4.0/5
Renault Captur II	0	1	5.0/5
Peugeot 2008 II	0	3	3.0/5

Recall FAQ

How many recalls has the Kia XCeed I had?

We have documented 2 manufacturer recalls for the Kia XCeed I: Tandem pump recall (oil supply and brake assistance) ; Fire risk recall: hydraulic clutch actuator (plug-in hybrid).

Which versions of the Kia XCeed I are affected?

Affected versions: 1.6 CRDi 136 DCT (1), Plug-in Hybrid 141 (1). No documented recall for: 1.0 T-GDi 120, 1.4 T-GDi 140 DCT, 1.6 T-GDi 204 DCT.

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