The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·13V356000·Announced 2013-08-13

Kia Recalls 2014 Sorento Vehicles Due to Front Axle Shaft Fracture 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.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (axle shaft fracture) that explicitly increases the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Kia Motors Corporation is recalling certain model year 2014 front-wheel drive Sorento vehicles equipped with 2.4-liter engines. These vehicles were manufactured between January 7, 2013, and March 12, 2013. The recall involves approximately 9,345 vehicles.

Due to a manufacturing issue, the right front axle shaft may fracture. A fractured front axle can result in a loss of power to the wheels. Additionally, if the vehicle is parked without the parking brake applied, it may roll away. Either condition increases the risk of a crash.

Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front axle shaft assembly free of charge. The recall began on September 9, 2013. Owners may contact Kia at 1-800-333-4542 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
KIA SORENTO
Brand
KIA
Manufacturer
Kia Motors Corporation
Category
Vehicle — SUV
Hazard
Affected units
9,345

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • SORENTO

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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