Vehicle recall R/2010/063

Kia Ceed recall: Brakes may not perform correctly

DVSA recall R/2010/063 names the Kia Ceed. It was launched 14 June 2010. It covers vehicles built 1 April 2008 to 30 March 2009.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2010/063
Launched: 14 June 2010
Issued by: KIA
Vehicles: 468 across the lines below

What can go wrong

The brake master cylinder on some models fitted with ESP may not be to specification and the result could be longer than expected stopping distances.

The fix

Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check the brake master cylinder and where necessary replace the master cylinder.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for each line.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Kia Ceed	1 April 2008 to 30 March 2009	468

Is a specific car affected? A recall lists models and build dates, not individual vehicles, so these pages cannot tell you whether one car is included. Enter the registration on the DVSA vehicle recall checker on GOV.UK, or give the vehicle identification number (VIN) to the manufacturer or one of its dealers. Buying used? Ask the seller for proof that any recall work was done.

Other recalls for these models

R/2020/357 Vehicles may have brake fluid contamination caused by topping up with an incorrect fluid 3 February 2021, Kia Ceed, Kia Sportage
R/2023/255 The mesh filter inside the tandem pump may block causing insufficient oil supply and a risk of vacuum pump failure. If the pump fails there will be no vacuum assistance and the possibility of increased braking distance when applying the brake pedal. 29 September 2023, Kia Ceed, Kia Stonic, Kia Sportage and others
R/2025/058 Kia Ceed PHEV HCA Fuse Replacement 2 March 2025, Kia Ceed

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Source

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: DVSA vehicle recall records (RecallsFile.csv), recalls launched 1992 to 2026. Recall data updated 22 September 2026.

Recall wording is DVSA's, with capitals and punctuation tidied and American spellings such as tire, center and windshield given in British English. We list a recall when its make and model match a car or van family with at least 1,000 DVSA MOT tests from 2022 to 2025, and when the maker of the vehicle issued it.

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