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Recall SR/02118/26 — Niro EV

EU Safety Gate (RAPEX) · Belgium · 2026-07-31 · Serious risk

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Agency
EU Safety Gate (RAPEX)
Recall identifier
SR/02118/26
Date of alert
2026-07-31
Country / jurisdiction
Belgium
Risk level
Serious risk
Risk type
Fire
Brand
Kia
Product category
Motor vehicles
Product type
Passenger car
Reported risk: Due to insufficient detection capability in the Battery Management System, micro-shorts between battery cells may remain undetected. Undetected micro-shorts could cause the cells to overheat and lead to a fire while the vehicle is parked or charging. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Primary source: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10106165

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