Vehicle recall R/2026/251

Kia Picanto recall: Possible Under Bonnet Fuel Leak

DVSA recall R/2026/251 names the Kia Picanto. It was launched 24 July 2026. It covers vehicles built 7 September 2020 to 21 July 2023.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2026/251
Launched: 24 July 2026
Issued by: KIA
Manufacturer reference: 261054
Vehicles: 4,721 across the lines below

What can go wrong

Fuel leakage may occur due to contact between the fuel line and the battery tray cable. For affected cars this may lead to damage of the fuel line and the risk of a fuel leak.

The fix

Carry out a visual inspection pipe if no damage re-route and secure the pipe. If damaged replace the pipe and re-route.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for each line.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Kia Picanto	7 September 2020 to 21 July 2023	356
Kia Picanto	7 September 2020 to 21 July 2023	1,117
Kia Picanto	7 September 2020 to 21 July 2023	2,424
Kia Picanto	7 September 2020 to 21 July 2023	824

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/2024/465 Kia HECU Fuse Replacement 5 December 2024, Kia Carens, Kia Rio, Kia Picanto and others
R/2024/367 Kia Picanto ISLA Upgrade 3 October 2024, Kia Picanto
R/2024/317 Kia Picanto EGR Valve 23 August 2024, Kia Picanto
R/2022/122 Some vehicles do not have an audible warning when the rear fog lamp is left switched on 30 May 2022, Kia Picanto
R/2018/246 Fuel filler neck rubber hoses may crack over time 11 September 2018, Kia Picanto
R/2012/138 Corrosion may affect handbrake performance 3 December 2012, Kia Picanto

Found one you might buy?

A recall is one part of the picture. See how often it fails its MOT at each age, or what the VetTheCar Buying Report tells you about a specific car.

See an example Buying Report Free car tools

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.

Not affiliated with or endorsed by DVSA. Methodology · Data sources