Kia Carens Recall Announced For Airbag Control Module Software | V3Cars
Kia India have announced a voluntary recall for the Kia Carens MPV. This recall is to rectify the issue of faulty airbag control module software in the affected vehicles. Read on to know more about the first recall for the Carens.
As per the statement released by Kia, the South Korean carmaker will recall the affected vehicles and diagnose the issue. If the airbag control module is found defective, Kia will offer a software update to rectify the issue free of cost. The recall for the airbag control module software is the first voluntary recall campaign for the Kia Carens. Earlier, Kia recalled the Seltos SUV for faulty fuel pump issues.
Note: Check your Car EMI with our - Car Loan EMI Calculator
Kia announced that they will directly reach out to owners of the affected vehicles and inform them about the recall. Owners of the affected vehicles will be required to visit the nearest Kia service centre and get the vehicle diagnosed. Owners can also visit Kia India’s website to schedule the visit.
The Kia Carens is one of the latest family movers in the country. Kia launched the Carens MPV on February 15, 2022 and it goes up against the Maruti Suzuki XL6, Mahindra Marazzo and the Toyota Innova Crysta. Its prices start from Rs. 9.60 lakh and go up to Rs. 17.70 lakh ex-showroom.
Note: Check your car’s fuel cost with Fuel Cost Calculator in India
The Kia Carens was an instant success for the South Korean carmaker, with over 50,000 bookings made in just 2 months. The huge demand has led to waiting periods of up to 1 year for select variants.
The Carens comes with 3 engine options – a 1.5L normal petrol engine, a 1.4L turbo petrol engine, and a 1.5L turbo diesel engine. All of these engines come with a 6-speed manual transmission as standard. Automatic transmission options include a 7-speed DCT for the 1.4L turbo petrol engine and a 6-speed TC automatic transmission for the 1.5L diesel engine.
Also Read: 2022 Kia Carens Accessory List With Price — Which Accessory To Buy
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Amit Saraswat
Born and brought up in Agra, he grew up reading magazines more than textbooks. With a keen interest in cars, he decided to make his future in automotive journalism and is currently helping in content at V3Cars.
0 Comments
Kia Cars in India
EV6
₹59.95 - ₹64.95 lakh*
*Ex-showroom priceCarens
₹10.00 - ₹18.00 lakh*
*Ex-showroom priceSonet
₹7.49 - ₹13.99 lakh*
*Ex-showroom priceSeltos
₹10.49 - ₹18.65 lakh*
*Ex-showroom priceCarnival
₹24.95 - ₹35.49 lakh*
*Ex-showroom priceUpcoming Kia Cars
Seltos Facelift
₹11.50 - ₹19.50 lakh*
*Expected PriceExpected Launch Jan 2023
Sonet CNG
₹11.00 - ₹14.00 lakh*
*Expected PriceExpected Launch Jan 2023
Carens CNG
₹15.00 - ₹17.50 lakh*
*Expected PriceExpected Launch Mar 2023
Carnival 2023
₹28.00 - ₹32.00 lakh*
*Expected PriceExpected Launch Mar 2023
Ceed
₹9.00 - ₹12.00 lakh*
*Expected PriceExpected Launch Jan 2024
Niro EV
₹20.00 - ₹25.00 lakh*
*Expected PriceExpected Launch Jan 2024
e-Soul
₹18.00 - ₹20.00 lakh*
*Expected PriceExpected Launch Mar 2024
Stonic
₹10.00 - ₹14.00 lakh*
*Expected PriceExpected Launch Apr 2024
Sorento
₹30.00 - ₹35.00 lakh*
*Expected PriceExpected Launch Oct 2024
Sportage
₹24.00 - ₹28.00 lakh*
*Expected PriceExpected Launch Oct 2024
Xceed
₹20.00 - ₹25.00 lakh*
*Expected PriceExpected Launch Dec 2024
Picanto
₹7.00 - ₹10.00 lakh*
*Expected PriceExpected Launch Jan 2025
Stinger
₹50.00 - ₹60.00 lakh*
*Expected PriceExpected Launch Mar 2025
Soul
₹15.00 - ₹18.00 lakh*
*Expected PriceExpected Launch Mar 2025
Telluride
₹40.00 - ₹45.00 lakh*
*Expected PriceExpected Launch Nov 2025
Rio
₹7.50 - ₹9.50 lakh*
*Expected PriceExpected Launch Nov 2025
Latest Kia Cars Videos
Upcoming Kia Seltos Facelift Update | Size, Design, Engine, Features, Expected Price & Launch | Sep
2022 Kia Sonet Petrol Variants Explained | HTE, HTK, HTK+, HTX, HTX Anniversary, HTX+, GTX+ | May
Kia Seltos 1.4 DCT (Turbo-Petrol Automatic) Long Term Review | Fuel Efficiency Report | Apr 2022
2022 Kia Seltos Petrol Variants Explained | HTE, HTK, HTK+, HTX, GTX (O), GTX+, X Line | Apr
Kia Carens Diesel Variants Explained | Premium, Prestige/Plus, Luxury/Plus | Apr 2022
Kia Carens Petrol Variants Explained | Premium, Prestige/Plus, Luxury/Plus | Apr 2022
Kia Carens 1.5 Prestige vs Maruti XL6 Zeta | Which Is Better? | Feb 2022 | The Ultimate Analysis
Kia Carens Variants Explained | Premium, Prestige/Plus, Luxury/Plus | The Ultimate Analysis | Feb
2022 Kia Carens Review | The First Impression | January
Kia Carens Variants Explained w/ Expected Prices | Premium, Prestige/Plus, Luxury/Plus | Jan 2022
Carens Important Links