Transport CanadaCritical
Defect
Kia Canada is conducting a Product Improvement Campaign that provides an update to the engine control module to detect potential problems before an engine fails. An engine failure may cause a sudden loss of power with an inability to restart. Note: This campaign affects vehicles with a 2.0 L GDI engine.
Safety Risk
A sudden loss of engine power could increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Kia will notify owners by mail. Owners will be instructed to take their vehicle to a dealer to update the software for the engine control module.
27,879 vehicles affectedMfr ref: SC034Updated June 10, 2026