Manufacturer
73 recalls in our database name Kia America, Inc. as the manufacturing or recalling firm.
Of the 73 recalls from Kia America, Inc. we have scored against our rubric, 0 (0%) are Critical — deaths or serious injuries reported, or the agency’s own highest classification — and 30 (41%) are Severe.
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Kia is recalling certain 2022–2023 Sorento, Sorento Hybrid, and Sorento PHEV vehicles because the rearview camera mounting clips may break, preventing the camera image from displaying properly and reducing rear visibility.
Kia is recalling specific 2016-2018 Optima and Rio vehicles because a cracked trunk latch base may prevent the trunk from opening from the inside, potentially trapping occupants.
Kia is recalling certain 2023 Sorento vehicles. Air bag warning labels on sun visors may detach, preventing occupants from being warned about air bag deployment risks in a crash.
Kia America is recalling certain 2023 Sportage vehicles due to a defective electric oil pump controller that may overheat and cause a vehicle fire. Dealers will inspect and replace the controller free of charge.
Kia is recalling 2017–2022 Niro and Niro Plug-in Hybrid vehicles because fluid may leak into the hydraulic clutch actuator, causing an engine compartment fire.
Kia is recalling certain 2023 Sportage vehicles where the brake booster diaphragm may become misaligned, causing a loss of power brake assist and extending vehicle stopping distance.
The instrument cluster display in certain 2023 Kia vehicles may fail to show any information when started, preventing drivers from viewing critical safety data like tire pressure and warning lights. Kia will update the software for free.
Kia is recalling 2022 and certain 2023 Carnival vehicles because the power sliding doors' auto-reverse feature may not activate in all situations, risking occupant injury.
Kia is recalling 2015-2019 Soul EV vehicles with E400 batteries because an electrical short-circuit could cause a fire. Owners should contact Kia for a free software update or battery replacement.
Kia is recalling 2022-2023 Carnival vehicles with tow hitch harnesses that may accumulate water, causing electrical shorts that can result in fire.
Kia is recalling 2021-2023 K5 vehicles due to potentially incorrect installation of side curtain air bags that could prevent proper deployment in a crash.
Kia is recalling certain 2023 Telluride vehicles because manufacturing errors may have damaged the second row seat side air bag wire harnesses, preventing deployment in a crash.
Kia is recalling certain 2022 Sorento Plug-In Hybrid vehicles due to improperly molded fuel tanks that may leak. A fuel leak near an ignition source could increase the risk of fire.
Kia is recalling certain 2023 Forte vehicles due to a manufacturing error that may cause the front left steering knuckle to crack, resulting in loss of steering control and increased crash risk.
Kia is recalling 2020 Niro EV vehicles because a coolant leak in the Electric Power Control Unit may cause loss of drive power, increasing crash risk.
Kia is recalling 76,918 model year 2023 Sportage vehicles with potentially twisted side curtain airbags that may deploy improperly, increasing the risk of injury.
Kia is recalling 2017-2018 Niro hybrid vehicles because a faulty relay may cause rear seats to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
Kia is recalling 2008-2009 Sportage vehicles because an engine compartment fire may occur from the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit, increasing injury risk.
Kia is recalling certain 2021-2023 K5 and 2021-2022 Sorento vehicles with transmission oil pump malfunction that may cause complete loss of drive power, increasing crash risk.
Kia is recalling certain 2016-2023 Sorento and 2017-2022 Sportage models with factory or dealer-installed tow hitch harnesses. Moisture and debris on the harness module can cause an electrical short and fire while parked or driving.
Kia is recalling certain 2023 Sportage vehicles because the alternator battery positive terminal nut may loosen, risking engine stall or fire. Dealers will inspect and tighten the terminal nut free of charge.
Certain 2020-2022 Kia Telluride vehicles with Genuine Kia tow hitch harnesses may experience electrical shorts from debris and moisture, creating a fire risk while parked or driving.
Kia is recalling 2016 Sedona and Sorento vehicles because faulty shift lever components may prevent locking, allowing the vehicle to roll away.
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Kia
South Korean automobile manufacturer
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