Manufacturer
14 recalls in our database name Kia Motors Corporation as the manufacturing or recalling firm.
Of the 14 recalls from Kia Motors Corporation we have scored against our rubric, 0 (0%) are Critical — deaths or serious injuries reported, or the agency’s own highest classification — and 10 (71%) are Severe.
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Kia is recalling 2014 Cadenza vehicles with 19-inch non-chrome aluminum wheels because they may fracture from impacts, increasing crash risk.
Kia is recalling 2014 Sportage vehicles because the certification label lists tire pressure 1 or 2 psi below the correct specification.
Kia is recalling 2006-2012 Sedona vehicles in specific states because front lower control arms may break due to corrosion, increasing crash risk.
Kia is recalling specific 2014 Sorento vehicles because a manufacturing issue may cause the right front axle shaft to fracture, potentially leading to loss of power or the vehicle rolling away.
Kia is recalling 980,377 vehicles from 2007-2011 because a stop lamp switch malfunction may prevent brake lights from illuminating or disengaging cruise control, increasing crash risk.
Kia is recalling 2009 Borrego vehicles because brake pedal mounts may break in a collision, allowing the vehicle to roll and increasing injury risk.
Kia is recalling 2006-2008 Rio vehicles because a front passenger seat sensor may crack, causing the airbag to deploy incorrectly if a child is present.
Kia is recalling 2006-2008 Optima and 2007-2008 Rondo vehicles because the driver's air bag may not deploy in a crash due to a damaged clock spring.
Kia is recalling 2007-2008 Sorento vehicles because the front passenger air bag may be improperly turned off for adult passengers, increasing injury risk in collisions.
Kia is recalling 2004-2007 Spectra LD vehicles in specific states because fuel tank straps may corrode, potentially causing the tank to fall and leak fuel.
Kia is recalling 2011 Sorento 2WD vehicles with automatic transmissions due to a driveline misalignment that can damage the transmission and increase crash risk.
Kia is recalling 2006-2008 Optima vehicles because an incorrectly installed shift cable may detach, preventing the transmission from shifting into Park and allowing the vehicle to roll.
Kia is recalling 7,697 2011 Sorento vehicles because improperly machined rear brake calipers may leak fluid, reducing braking power and increasing crash risk.
Kia is recalling 35,185 vehicles due to improperly soldered wiring harnesses that may cause an electrical short and fire when lights are illuminated.
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Kia Motors Slovakia
automobile manufacturer
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