Kia CARENS in Israel — recalls & registry data on 2,275 vehicles
The Kia CARENS has 2 recall campaigns on record with Israel's Ministry of Transport. 2,275 CARENS vehicles are registered in Israel, spanning model years 2003–2019. A recall on the model doesn't necessarily affect every car — check a specific plate below.
Data updated 30 August 2026
As of 30 August 2026, 2,275 Kia CARENS vehicles (model years 2003–2019) are registered in Israel, with 2 recall campaigns on record.
Kia CARENS registrations by year
Israeli registry registrations of this model by year of first registration.
| Year | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 148 | 6.5% |
| 2018 | 434 | 19.1% |
| 2017 | 378 | 16.6% |
| 2016 | 195 | 8.6% |
| 2015 | 213 | 9.4% |
| 2014 | 210 | 9.2% |
| 2013 | 167 | 7.3% |
| 2012 | 92 | 4.0% |
| 2011 | 126 | 5.5% |
| 2010 | 48 | 2.1% |
| 2009 | 79 | 3.5% |
| 2008 | 130 | 5.7% |
| 2007 | 24 | 1.1% |
| 2006 | 13 | 0.6% |
| 2005 | 15 | 0.7% |
| 2004 | 2 | <0.1% |
| 2003 | 1 | <0.1% |
Powertrain mix
Of the 2,275 registered vehicles, by known powertrain type:
- Gasoline — 1,471 (64.7%)
- Diesel — 753 (33.1%)
- LPG — 51 (2.2%)
Recall campaigns for the CARENS
Official campaigns published by the importer via the Ministry of Transport. "Affected years" is the build-year range in the campaign; a specific car may already be fixed.
מנוע ומערכותיוPublished: 2025 · Affected build years: 2009–2012+
- Fault
- במקרים מסוימים תתכן תקלה ביחידת הבקרה (HECU) בתא המנוע.
- Remedy
- החלפה
- Importer
- טל - קאר · 1-800-377-775 · Importer site
מנוע ומערכותיוPublished: 2025 · Affected build years: 2012–2018+
- Fault
- במקרים מסוימים תתכן תקלה ביחידת הבקרה (HECU) בתא המנוע.
- Remedy
- החלפה
- Importer
- טל - קאר · 1-800-377-775 · Importer site
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Frequently asked questions
Are there recalls for the Kia CARENS in Israel?+
Yes — the CARENS has 2 official recall campaigns on record in Israel. Whether a specific car is affected depends on its build range and whether it was already serviced.
How many Kia CARENS cars are there in Israel?+
2,275 Kia CARENS vehicles are currently registered in Israel, according to the government vehicle registry (updated weekly).
Which model years of the CARENS are on Israeli roads?+
Registered CARENS vehicles in Israel span model years 2003 through 2019.
How do I check if my own car has an open recall?+
Use the free recall check: enter your plate number and it returns open (uncompleted) recalls recorded for your exact vehicle, straight from the official dataset.
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Source: official vehicle registry and recall datasets (data.gov.il), refreshed weekly. Vehicle counts are registered vehicles, not sales.
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