Kia recall: 4,000 MQ4 Sorentos and MQ4 PHEV Sorentos impacted by software program defect

Nearly 4,000 Kia autos have been recalled after it was found the automotive’s indicators could not mild up on account of a software program challenge.

The defects influence Kia MQ4 Sorentos and MQ4 PHEV Sorentos made in 2022, with fears the fault might trigger harm or demise on the highway. 

‘If the flip indicators don’t illuminate as meant, different highway customers can be unable to determine if the car is popping,’ the Division of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Improvement, Communications and the Arts stated.

‘This might enhance the danger of an accident inflicting severe harm or demise to car occupants and/or different highway customers.’

There’s an pressing recall for nearly 4,000 Kia fashions (pictured, Kia MQ4 Sorento) following a software program defect

Fears have been sparked because the automotive’s flip indicators could not illuminate as meant (pictured, MQ4 PHEV Sorento)

House owners of the impacted vehicles are being urged to contact a Kia supplier instantly to have the defect repaired, freed from cost.

The newest recall comes as tens of hundreds of Kia Sportage mid-size SUV and Sorento seven-seat SUVs have been recalled in June on account of a possible software program threat that would consequence within the automotive overheating and catching on fireplace.

The protection recall encompassed SUV fashions from 2015 to 2021 for the Sportage and 2014 to 2020 for the Sorento.

Motorists have been warned to not drive the affected autos till the difficulty was mounted. 

For extra data, clients ought to contact Kia customer support on 131 542.