Urgent recall issued for Audi and Kia vehicles due to fire and crash risks
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Two popular car brands, Audi and Kia, have issued recalls for hundreds of their respective vehicles due to major safety defects.
These defects, they warn, could significantly increase the risk of a road accident, potentially leading to injury or even death.
The Department of Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts (DITRDCA) issued dual recall notices on Wednesday, 24 January, for the Audi e-Tron GT and Kia KA4 Carnival 2.2 CRDI Diesel models.
The Audi e-Tron GT, a luxury electric vehicle, has been flagged for a defect concerning the sealing of the high-voltage battery housing.
Over time, this sealing may deteriorate due to a manufacturing issue.
The recall notice warned that this could allow moisture to enter, potentially resulting in an electrical short and increasing the risk of fire.
This recall affects 222 Audi e-Tron GTs manufactured over 2022-23.
Owners of affected Audi vehicles will be contacted by Audi Australia and asked to arrange with their nearest authorised Audi dealership to have the repairs carried out free of charge.
If you have other questions or concerns, you can contact Audi Australia on 1800 502 834 or email them at [email protected].
The South Korean-manufactured Kia Carnivals, on the other hand, face a different issue.
The safety concern for these vehicles revolves around the incorrect manufacturing of an engine wiring harness.
The recall notice stated: 'A poor connection may occur at the crankshaft position sensor, which [could] lead to a loss of motive power and/or engine stalling.'
This recall applies to a total of 627 of the Kia Carnival 2.2 CRDI diesel variants manufactured over 2023.
Both recall notices emphasise that these defects could increase the risk of an accident, causing injury or death to vehicle occupants or other road users.
Owners of affected Kia vehicles are urged to contact their preferred dealers and have the necessary repairs carried out free of charge.
You may also contact Kia Customer Service at 131 542.
This is not the first time Kia and Audi have had to recall vehicles due to safety concerns.
In August last year, thousands of Kia models were recalled due to an engine fault that could cause the affected vehicle to catch fire or suddenly lose power. The specific models included are the SL Sportage, YD Cerato, and XM Sorento, which were sold between 2011 and 2015.
A month after, 167 Kia Sorentos manufactured between 2020-22 were recalled over fears that part of the seatbelt housing could explode and cause serious injury.
Audi also recalled almost 8,000 A3 and Q2 models made between 2019 and 2023 because of an ‘installation defect’ with the car’s internal fuse box, where the wiring harness could become loose, leading the vehicle to 'experience a sudden loss of motive power whilst driving'.
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These defects, they warn, could significantly increase the risk of a road accident, potentially leading to injury or even death.
The Department of Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts (DITRDCA) issued dual recall notices on Wednesday, 24 January, for the Audi e-Tron GT and Kia KA4 Carnival 2.2 CRDI Diesel models.
The Audi e-Tron GT, a luxury electric vehicle, has been flagged for a defect concerning the sealing of the high-voltage battery housing.
The Audi e-Tron GT has been recalled due to the sealing of a high-voltage battery housing. Credit: Audi Australia
Over time, this sealing may deteriorate due to a manufacturing issue.
The recall notice warned that this could allow moisture to enter, potentially resulting in an electrical short and increasing the risk of fire.
This recall affects 222 Audi e-Tron GTs manufactured over 2022-23.
Owners of affected Audi vehicles will be contacted by Audi Australia and asked to arrange with their nearest authorised Audi dealership to have the repairs carried out free of charge.
If you have other questions or concerns, you can contact Audi Australia on 1800 502 834 or email them at [email protected].
The South Korean-manufactured Kia Carnivals, on the other hand, face a different issue.
The safety concern for these vehicles revolves around the incorrect manufacturing of an engine wiring harness.
The recall notice stated: 'A poor connection may occur at the crankshaft position sensor, which [could] lead to a loss of motive power and/or engine stalling.'
Kia Carnival has been recalled because of the incorrect manufacturing of an engine wiring harness. Credit: Kia
This recall applies to a total of 627 of the Kia Carnival 2.2 CRDI diesel variants manufactured over 2023.
Both recall notices emphasise that these defects could increase the risk of an accident, causing injury or death to vehicle occupants or other road users.
Owners of affected Kia vehicles are urged to contact their preferred dealers and have the necessary repairs carried out free of charge.
You may also contact Kia Customer Service at 131 542.
This is not the first time Kia and Audi have had to recall vehicles due to safety concerns.
In August last year, thousands of Kia models were recalled due to an engine fault that could cause the affected vehicle to catch fire or suddenly lose power. The specific models included are the SL Sportage, YD Cerato, and XM Sorento, which were sold between 2011 and 2015.
A month after, 167 Kia Sorentos manufactured between 2020-22 were recalled over fears that part of the seatbelt housing could explode and cause serious injury.
Audi also recalled almost 8,000 A3 and Q2 models made between 2019 and 2023 because of an ‘installation defect’ with the car’s internal fuse box, where the wiring harness could become loose, leading the vehicle to 'experience a sudden loss of motive power whilst driving'.
What are your thoughts on this recent recall, members? Let us know in the comments below!
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