{
  "owners": null,
  "title": "Canadian recall 2026461 (Kia), 2024-2026: Electrical",
  "url": "https://carsmultiverse.com/canada/recall-2026461/",
  "summary": "Canadian recall 2026461 (Kia), 2024-2026: Electrical. A short circuit can create a fire risk, even while the vehicle is parked and turned off. Every version kept.",
  "excerpt": "Kia Seltos. Published by Transport Canada as 2026461 on 25 September 2026. System: Electrical. 48,070 vehicles affected in Canada. What the notice says On certain vehicles, the 4WD control unit under the driver's seat may become contaminated by a mixture of salt and moisture inside the vehicle. Over time, this can lead to corrosion that could cause a short circuit. Is your vehicle included? Check by VIN at Transport Canada , or ask a dealer. This page is an independent copy of the notice, kept so you can see what changed after it was published. It is not the authority, and the authority’s own text is the one to act on. CarsMultiverse / Canada 2026461 Kia RC228 SUV Electrical Safety Mfr 25 September 2026 8 October 2026 2024-2026 Kia Seltos On certain vehicles, the 4WD control unit under the driver's seat may become contaminated by a mixture of salt and moisture inside the vehicle. Over time, this can lead to corrosion that could cause a short circuit. A short circuit can create a fire risk, even while the vehicle is parked and turned off. To reduce the safety risk, Kia advises that you should park your vehicle outdoors and away from other vehicles or structures until the recall repairs have been completed. Kia will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect the 4WD control unit. The control unit and other components will be replaced as necessary. The dealer will also install a protective cover over the 4WD control unit. This recall onl",
  "register": {
    "authority": "Transport Canada",
    "country": "Canada",
    "index": "https://carsmultiverse.com/canada/"
  },
  "datePublished": "2026-10-11T00:00:00+00:00",
  "dateModified": "2026-10-11T00:00:00+00:00",
  "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/",
  "citation": "CarsMultiverse, \"Canadian recall 2026461 (Kia), 2024-2026: Electrical\", https://carsmultiverse.com/canada/recall-2026461/, licensed CC BY 4.0.",
  "note": "CarsMultiverse is an independent record, not a safety authority. To act on a recall, use the official register."
}