Kia Issues Recall For The Carens After Possible Instrument Cluster Glitch

This is the second recall for the Kia Carens since its launch

• The MPV is being recalled for a possible bug in the digital instrument cluster.

• The bug could cause the cluster to go blank when starting up.

• The carmaker may provide Carens owners a complimentary software update.

• Kia will directly reach out to the owners of the affected vehicles.

A recall has been issued for some units of the Kia Carens, for inspection and rectification of a possible issue in the instrument cluster.

According to Kia, the digitised driver’s display in some units of the Carens might have a potential issue in the booting process, causing the cluster to go blank. To fix this, Kia will reach out to the owners of the affected vehicles, for them to set up an appointment with their respective dealerships for an inspection. Accordingly, the carmaker will also provide the fix with a complimentary software update.

Previous Recall

The Carens was also recalled in October 2022 for a possible error in the airbag control module (ACU). That issue, too, was fixed with a free-of-cost software update.

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What Does Carens Offer?

The Kia Carens is a three-row MPV offered in both 6- and 7-seater layouts. Its list of amenities includes a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, a digitised instrument cluster with a 4.2-inch TFT MID, cruise control, and electric one-touch tumble-folding second-row seats. It also gets ambient lighting in 64 colours, ventilated front seats, and a single-pane sunroof. 

Passenger safety is taken care of by six airbags, ABS with EBD, electronic stability control (ESC), and a tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS), all as standard in the Kia Carens.

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What Powers It?

Following the MY2023 update, the Kia Carens comes with a total of three engine options: a 1.5-litre petrol (115PS/144Nm) mated to a 6-speed manual, a new 1.5-litre turbo-petrol (160PS/253Nm) paired with a 6-speed iMT or a 7-speed DCT (dual-clutch automatic), and a 1.5-litre diesel (115PS/250Nm) which also comes with an iMT gearbox or a 6-speed automatic transmission.

Price & Rivals

The Kia Carens is priced from Rs 10.45 lakh to Rs 18.90 lakh (ex-showroom pan India). It is positioned as a premium alternative to the Maruti Ertiga and XL6, and can also be regarded as an affordable alternative to the likes of the Toyota Innova Hycross, Innova Crysta and the upcoming Maruti Invicto.

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