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Kia Australia has launched a nationwide product safety recall to fix potentially faulty daytime running lights on more than 3000 recent Stonic light SUVs.

A software issue causes the daytime running lamps to switch off when the vehicle enters fuel-saving sailing mode, according to the recall notice from Kia.

Daytime running lamps that fail to operate correctly may lower the vehicle's visibility to other road users, raising the risk of an accident that could cause serious injury or death.

The fault also leads to non-compliance with Australian Design Rule ADR 13/00 covering installation of lighting and light-signalling devices on vehicles other than L-group types, as well as ADR 76/00 for daytime running lamps.

A total of 3131 Kia Stonic vehicles produced between 2025 and 2026 are affected.
The Vehicle Identification Number list is provided in attached documentation.
The original recall notice is included in attached documentation.

Kia Australia will contact owners of the affected vehicles and direct them to an authorised Kia dealership for a free software update.

Further questions can be directed to Kia Customer Service on 131 542 or via email at customer_service@kia.com.au.