Kia India has recalled over 30,000 units of its Carens MPV for a software update. The affected vehicles were manufactured between September 2022 and February 2023.
The recall is being carried out to address a potential error in the cluster booting process that may cause the digital instrument cluster to go blank. A software update will be provided to affected vehicles to rectify this error.
Kia India will be contacting the owners of the affected vehicles directly to inform them about the recall. Customers will be required to contact their respective Kia authorized dealers to schedule an appointment for the software update.
The recall is a precautionary measure and does not pose any safety risk to the vehicle. Kia India has assured customers that the software update will be carried out free of charge.
The Kia Carens is a popular MPV in India and has been well-received by customers. The recall is a rare occurrence for Kia India and is a testament to the company’s commitment to safety.
Here are the details of the recall:
- Affected vehicles: Kia Carens manufactured between September 2022 and February 2023
- Number of affected vehicles: 30,297
- Issue: Potential error in the cluster booting process that may cause the digital instrument cluster to go blank
- Remedy: Software update
- Contact: Kia India customers will be contacted directly by Kia India to schedule an appointment for the software update.