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SevereNHTSA·22V509000·Announced 2022-07-19

2022 Kia Sorento and Telluride recalled for spare tire brake defect

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.

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: This defect involves a critical structural component (spare tire) that impairs anti-lock braking and traction control systems, both essential for vehicle safety. Per the severity rubric, structural vehicle defects are classified as Severe.

Plain-English summary

Kia Motors America is recalling certain 2022 Sorento and Telluride vehicles equipped with an incorrect spare tire. When installed, this spare tire can impair the anti-lock braking system (ABS) and traction control system (TCS), both critical for maintaining vehicle stability during emergency braking or on slippery road surfaces.

These vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110 (Tire Selection and Rims). An impaired anti-lock braking or traction control system increases the risk of a crash.

Approximately 8 vehicles are affected. Kia dealers will inspect and replace the spare tire free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 27, 2022. For more information, contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542 and reference recall number SC244. You may also reach the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
2022 KIA SORENTO
Brand
KIA
Manufacturer
Kia Motors America
Category
Vehicle — Spare tire / Brake system
Hazard
  • spare-tire-defect
  • abs-impairment
  • traction-control-impairment
  • crash-risk
Affected units
8

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 (2)

  • SORENTO
  • TELLURIDE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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