Kia PICANTO in Israel — recalls & registry data on 126,069 vehicles
The Kia PICANTO has 2 recall campaigns on record with Israel's Ministry of Transport. 126,069 PICANTO vehicles are registered in Israel, spanning model years 2011–2026. 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, 126,069 Kia PICANTO vehicles (model years 2011–2026) are registered in Israel, with 2 recall campaigns on record.
Kia PICANTO registrations by year
Israeli registry registrations of this model by year of first registration.
| Year | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5,220 | 4.1% |
| 2025 | 7,926 | 6.3% |
| 2024 | 5,266 | 4.2% |
| 2023 | 6,206 | 4.9% |
| 2022 | 12,302 | 9.8% |
| 2021 | 11,106 | 8.8% |
| 2020 | 7,377 | 5.9% |
| 2019 | 7,585 | 6.0% |
| 2018 | 8,081 | 6.4% |
| 2017 | 10,764 | 8.5% |
| 2016 | 12,024 | 9.5% |
| 2015 | 11,232 | 8.9% |
| 2014 | 9,313 | 7.4% |
| 2013 | 6,806 | 5.4% |
| 2012 | 3,587 | 2.8% |
| 2011 | 1,274 | 1.0% |
Powertrain mix
Of the 126,069 registered vehicles, by known powertrain type:
- Gasoline — 126,006 (100.0%)
- LPG — 63 (<0.1%)
Recall campaigns for the PICANTO
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.
מערכת הפליטהPublished: 2024 · Affected build years: 2024+
- Fault
- במקרים מסוימים תתכן תקלה בשסתום מחזור גזי פליטה (EGR).
- Remedy
- בדיקה
- Importer
- טל - קאר · 1-800-377-775 · Importer site
חשמל אליקטרוניקה ומיזוגPublished: 2022 · Affected build years: 2021–2022+
- Fault
- במקרים מסוימים תתכן תקלה בהתראת מנורת ערפל אחורית
- Remedy
- עדכון תוכנה
- Importer
- טל - קאר · 1-800-377-775 · Importer site
Does YOUR PICANTO have an open recall?
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Frequently asked questions
Are there recalls for the Kia PICANTO in Israel?+
Yes — the PICANTO 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 PICANTO cars are there in Israel?+
126,069 Kia PICANTO vehicles are currently registered in Israel, according to the government vehicle registry (updated weekly).
Which model years of the PICANTO are on Israeli roads?+
Registered PICANTO vehicles in Israel span model years 2011 through 2026.
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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