Manufacturer
82 recalls in our database name Kia Motors America as the manufacturing or recalling firm.
Of the 82 recalls from Kia Motors America we have scored against our rubric, 0 (0%) are Critical — deaths or serious injuries reported, or the agency’s own highest classification — and 41 (50%) are Severe.
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Kia is recalling 2012-2013 Optima vehicles because headliner plates may detach during airbag deployment, increasing injury risk.
Kia is recalling 2022 Sorento and Telluride vehicles with an incorrect spare tire that can impair the anti-lock braking and traction control systems. These defects increase the risk of a crash.
Kia is recalling certain 2021-2022 Sorento Hybrid vehicles because the front seat belt pretensioners may explode in a crash, projecting metal fragments that could injure occupants. Dealers will secure the pretensioners with a cap at no cost.
Excess adhesive in the instrument cluster circuit board may cause the display to go blank, preventing drivers from seeing critical information and increasing crash risk.
Kia Motors America is recalling 2022 EV6 vehicles due to a software error in the Shifter Control Unit that may disengage the parking mechanism, allowing the vehicle to roll away unexpectedly.
A bolt in the steering column may not be secured properly in certain 2021-2022 Kia Rio and Forte vehicles, potentially causing the steering column to detach from the steering rack and result in loss of steering control.
Kia is recalling certain 2022 Sorento vehicles because the turbocharger oil supply pipe may crack, causing an oil leak that could increase the risk of engine fire.
Kia is recalling 2014-2016 Cadenza vehicles because the front windshield may not be properly bonded, posing a risk of detachment.
Kia is recalling 2022 Sorento Hybrid and Sorento PHEV vehicles because the front seatbelt pretensioner(s) may explode during a crash, potentially projecting metal fragments at occupants. Dealers will replace the pretensioners at no cost.
Kia is recalling 2014 Soul vehicles because the front air bags may not deploy in a crash if the control unit loses communication with sensors.
Kia is recalling 2013-2014 Optima vehicles previously repaired under recall 20V-100 because a damaged or missing heat-protective tape on the low-pressure fuel hose can cause a fuel leak and increase fire risk.
Kia is recalling 2014-2018 Sportage and K900 vehicles because a faulty module could cause an engine compartment fire.
Kia is recalling specific 2017-2019 models because a defect may prevent air bags from deploying in a crash.
Kia is recalling 2020 Cadenza vehicles because rear power windows can operate after the ignition is off, increasing injury risk.
Kia Motors recalls 2020–2021 Rio vehicles due to brake master cylinder manufacturing defects that can reduce braking performance. The defect may cause longer pedal travel and extended stopping distance, increasing crash risk.
The remote controller for the passenger-side power sliding door may malfunction, preventing secure latching. A failure could allow the door to open while driving, increasing injury risk.
Kia Motors America is recalling 2020-2021 Stinger vehicles with a fuel gauge software error that may cause inaccurate readings, risking unexpected fuel depletion and vehicle stalling.
Kia is recalling 2017-2018 Optima Hybrid and Plug-In Hybrid vehicles because premature engine bearing wear can cause engine damage, increasing the risk of fire or a crash.
Kia is recalling 2015-2017 Sedona vehicles because a software defect may cause turn signals to activate in the opposite direction, increasing crash risk.
Kia is recalling 2016-2019 Rio and Forte vehicles because a damaged trunk latch may prevent opening from the inside, potentially trapping a person.
Certain 2022 Kia Telluride vehicles have instrument cluster displays that may go blank after startup, potentially hiding critical driving information like speed and gear selection. Kia will update the software at no cost.
Kia is recalling 2022 K5 vehicles with 2.5L turbocharged engines due to fuel leaks that increase fire risk. Dealers will repair the fuel pipe at no cost.
Kia is recalling certain 2021-2022 K5 models with a power steering defect. The steering system may lose assist while driving due to a communication fault, increasing crash risk.
Kia is recalling 2013-2015 Optima and 2014-2015 Sorento vehicles because brake fluid may leak inside the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit, creating a fire risk.
2022 Kia Carnival vehicles may have damaged fuel rail tubes that could leak fuel, increasing the risk of fire. Kia will inspect and replace affected fuel rails free of charge.
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