Kia Picanto recalls (DVSA)
DVSA has published 7 recalls for the Kia Picanto, the most recent on 24 July 2026. A recall applies to the vehicles DVSA names by build date and VIN, not to every Kia Picanto, so check any car you are looking at by registration on GOV.UK.
Has the Kia Picanto been recalled?
DVSA lists 7 recalls for the Kia Picanto. The newest, R/2026/251, was launched on 24 July 2026; DVSA’s wording is “Kia Picanto Possible Under Bonnet Fuel Leak”. The recall covering the longest build period is R/2026/251, for Sep 2020 to Jul 2023. Together the recalls’ build dates cover cars built in 2009 to 2012 and 2020 to 2024.
Whether a particular car is affected depends on its registration, which only GOV.UK’s recall check can tell you. Looking to buy one? See used Kia Picanto cars for sale on Autoza.
DVSA recalls for the Kia Picanto, newest first
Build years covered: DVSA’s build dates for these recalls cover cars built in 2009 to 2012 and 2020 to 2024. One recall gives no complete build dates.
| Recall date | DVSA reference | Concern, in DVSA’s words | Build dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| R/2026/251 | Kia Picanto Possible Under Bonnet Fuel Leak | Built Sep 2020 – Jul 2023 | |
| R/2024/367 | Kia Picanto ISLA Upgrade | Built Apr 2024 – May 2024 | |
| R/2024/317 | Kia Picanto EGR Valve | Built Jan 2024 – Feb 2024 | |
| R/2022/122 | Some vehicles do not have an audible warning when the rear fog lamp is left switched on | Built Apr 2020 – Feb 2022 | |
| R/2018/246 | Fuel filler neck rubber hoses may crack over time | Built Feb 2011 – Jun 2012 | |
| R/2012/138 | Corrosion may affect handbrake performance | DVSA gives no build dates | |
| R/2010/062 | Fuel may leak | Built Oct 2009 – Feb 2010 |
How to check whether a particular Kia Picanto is affected
- Check the registration on GOV.UK’s free service, which answers for one vehicle. Check a vehicle recall on GOV.UK.
- Ask the seller for proof that any recall work was done, such as an invoice or a confirmation from the manufacturer’s dealer.
- Use Autoza’s free registration check to see DVSA’s recall status beside the MOT history. “Unknown” is not the same as “no recalls”. Free registration check.
What a recall means
A recall is a repair a manufacturer offers for a fault found in a group of vehicles, and GOV.UK says you will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts. It stays with the vehicle, so on a used car what matters is whether the work has been done. This list says what DVSA has published for the model, not whether a particular car is affected. More about recalls.
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Ask the seller about any recall work before you buy, and check the registration on GOV.UK.
Where this list comes from
Source: DVSA vehicle recalls file, downloaded 23 September 2026. Recalls DVSA has published since that date are not shown. DVSA’s check vehicle recalls service.
Autoza matched DVSA’s model names to this model. Where DVSA files a recall under a longer name, the table says so.
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