The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·21V447000·Announced 2021-06-14

Kia K5 2021-2022 steering system defect increases crash risk

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.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: This recall involves a potential steering system defect that could increase crash risk, but no injuries, crashes, or illnesses have been reported. Under the severity rubric, this qualifies as a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Kia Motors America is recalling certain 2021-2022 K5 vehicles equipped with 2.5L T-GDI engines. The Rack-Mounted Motor Driven Power Steering (R-MDPS) system has a defect: it lacks the ability to diagnose communication faults.

If a communication fault occurs while driving around a curve with Lane Following Assist (LFA) engaged, the steering assist level may not adjust properly, causing a sudden increase in the steering effort required. A sudden increase in steering effort can increase the risk of a crash.

Kia will notify owners by mail and dealers will update the R-MDPS software at no cost. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. For more information, visit www.nhtsa.gov or call the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
KIA K5
Brand
KIA
Manufacturer
Kia Motors America
Category
Vehicle — Steering System
Hazard
Affected units
846

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)

  • K5

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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