Kia recalls
195 recorded safety recall campaigns for Kia vehicles, grouped by model. Each recall lists the affected component, the safety risk and the manufacturer's remedy.
Two registers: 122 from the US NHTSA database and 73 from the EU Safety Gate rapid alert system. A recall issued in one market does not always apply elsewhere, where the same model can differ or may never have been sold.
European recalls by country
Where each Kia Safety Gate alert was notified. The same defect is often reported by several countries.
Kia Sorento
- Passenger car
No description of the defect in Safety Gate.
EU Safety Gate alert A12/00154/20 · notified by Poland · reported 2020-02-07
- Passenger car
Recall details and remedy
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EU Safety Gate alert A12/01909/20 · notified by Poland · reported 2020-12-25
- Passenger car
Recall details and remedy
The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
EU Safety Gate alert A12/00383/23 · notified by Germany · reported 2023-02-24
- Passenger car
Recall details and remedy
The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
EU Safety Gate alert SR/03805/24 · notified by Poland · reported 2025-01-03
- Passenger car
Recall details and remedy
Due to a software problem in the electronic control module of the tow-bar, the brake light of a trailer attached to the vehicle is not activated when the towing vehicle slows down through the cruise control. This increases the risk of accidents for following vehicles.
EU Safety Gate alert A12/1195/16 · notified by Germany · reported 2016-09-30
- Passenger car
Recall details and remedy
Contact of the fuel with hot engine parts could lead to a fire.
EU Safety Gate alert A12/0397/18 · notified by Germany · reported 2018-03-23
- Passenger car
Recall details and remedy
The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
EU Safety Gate alert A12/02239/23 · notified by Poland · reported 2023-09-22
- Passenger car
Recall details and remedy
The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
EU Safety Gate alert SR/02522/25 · notified by Germany · reported 2025-07-11
Kia Sportage
- Passenger car
Recall details and remedy
The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
EU Safety Gate alert SR/00588/25 · notified by Germany · reported 2025-02-14
- Passenger car
No description of the defect in Safety Gate.
EU Safety Gate alert A12/00736/21 · notified by Germany · reported 2021-05-28
- Passenger car
Recall details and remedy
The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
EU Safety Gate alert SR/04280/25 · notified by Germany · reported 2025-12-12
- Passenger car
Recall details and remedy
The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
EU Safety Gate alert A12/00020/23 · notified by Poland · reported 2023-01-13
- Passenger car
Recall details and remedy
The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
EU Safety Gate alert SR/00591/25 · notified by Germany · reported 2025-02-14
- Passenger car
Recall details and remedy
The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
EU Safety Gate alert SR/02418/25 · notified by Germany · reported 2025-07-04
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANELModel year 2026
Recall details and remedy
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2025 Kia K4, 2025-2026 Sorento, Sorento Hybrid, Sorento Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV), 2026 Sportage, Sportage Hybrid, Sportage PHEV, K5, EV9, Carnival, and Carnival Hybrid vehicles. Due to a software error, the instrument panel display may fail. As such, these vehicles…
Remedy: The instrument panel display software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 26, 2026. Owners may contact Kia Customer Service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC361. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved…
NHTSA campaign 26V046000 · reported 27/01/2026
- TRAILER HITCHESModel years 2024–2025
Recall details and remedy
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Sportage Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) and 2024-2025 Sportage vehicles equipped with a 4.2" screen and a Genuine Kia tow hitch harness accessory. Due to a software error, the instrument panel screen may fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the…
Remedy: Dealers will replace the tow hitch harness control module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 13, 2026. Owners may contact Kia Customer Service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC359. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on…
NHTSA campaign 25V874000 · reported 18/12/2025
Kia Soul
- Passenger car
Recall details and remedy
The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
EU Safety Gate alert A12/01056/24 · notified by Germany · reported 2024-05-03
- Passenger car
Recall details and remedy
The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
EU Safety Gate alert SR/00016/25 · notified by Poland · reported 2025-01-10
- Passenger car
Recall details and remedy
A fault with the steering gear box could lead to the driver not being able to steer the vehicle properly.
EU Safety Gate alert A12/0457/16 · notified by Poland · reported 2016-04-15
- Passenger car
No description of the defect in Safety Gate.
EU Safety Gate alert INFO/00062/21 · notified by Germany · reported 2021-03-26
- Passenger car
Recall details and remedy
The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
EU Safety Gate alert A12/02471/24 · notified by Germany · reported 2024-08-30
- Passenger car
Recall details and remedy
The product does not comply with the requirements laid down in the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
EU Safety Gate alert A12/00828/22 · notified by Germany · reported 2022-06-10
- Passenger car
Recall details and remedy
As a consequence it may be impossible to steer the vehicle.
EU Safety Gate alert A12/1884/18 · notified by Germany · reported 2018-12-14
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANELModel year 2023
Recall details and remedy
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Sportage, Sportage Hybrid, Sportage Plug-in Hybrid, Niro Hybrid, Niro Plug-in Hybrid, Soul, and Telluride vehicles equipped with a digital instrument cluster containing a 4.2" LCD screen. The instrument cluster may fail to display any information when the vehicle is…
Remedy: Dealers will update the instrument cluster software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 26, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC270.
NHTSA campaign 23V298000 · reported 26/04/2023
Kia Telluride
- SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINERModel year 2025
Recall details and remedy
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2025 Telluride vehicles, equipped with power front seat(s). Due to a manufacturing error, the driver and passenger seat back frame assemblies may fail to properly restrain occupants in a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the front seat back frame assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning April 24, 2026. Owners may contact Kia Customer Service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC362. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this…
NHTSA campaign 26V105000 · reported 24/02/2026
- TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIREModel year 2025
Recall details and remedy
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2025 Telluride and 2026 Sorento vehicles. The vehicles are equipped with an incorrect spare tire which, when installed, can impair the anti-lock braking system (ABS) and the traction control system (TCS). As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of…
Remedy: Dealers will replace the spare wheel and tire assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 3, 2025. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC355. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on…
NHTSA campaign 25V745000 · reported 31/10/2025
- STRUCTURE:EXTERIOR TRIMModel years 2023–2025
Recall details and remedy
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Telluride vehicles. The door belt molding trim can delaminate and detach from the vehicle.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the belt molding trim assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 19, 2025. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC347.
NHTSA campaign 25V494000 · reported 29/07/2025
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICALModel year 2024
Recall details and remedy
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2024 Telluride vehicles. The engine valve springs may break while driving, which can result in a loss of drive power and possibly create a hole in the engine block.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the engine sub-assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 5, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC296.
NHTSA campaign 24V077000 · reported 07/02/2024
- POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFTModel years 2020–2024
Recall details and remedy
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Telluride vehicles. The intermediate shaft and right front driveshaft may not be fully engaged, which can result in vehicle roll away while in PARK.
Remedy: Owners are advised to manually engage the emergency parking brake prior to exiting the vehicle until the recall remedy is performed. Dealers will update the electronic parking brake software and replace any damaged intermediate shafts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 15, 2024.…
NHTSA campaign 24V214000 · reported 21/03/2024
- SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUSTModel years 2020–2024
Recall details and remedy
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Telluride vehicles. The front power seat motor may overheat due to a stuck power seat slide knob, which can result in a fire while parked or driving.
Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will install a bracket for the power seat switch back covers and replace the seat slide knobs, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 30, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at…
NHTSA campaign 24V407000 · reported 06/06/2024
- SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUSTModel years 2020–2024
Recall details and remedy
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Telluride vehicles. The front power seat motor may overheat due to a stuck power seat slide knob or an improper recall 24V407 repair, which can result in a fire while parked or driving.
Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will install an electronic fuse assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 13, 2026. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this…
NHTSA campaign 26V430000 · reported 02/07/2026
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANELModel year 2023
Recall details and remedy
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Sportage, Sportage Hybrid, Sportage Plug-in Hybrid, Niro Hybrid, Niro Plug-in Hybrid, Soul, and Telluride vehicles equipped with a digital instrument cluster containing a 4.2" LCD screen. The instrument cluster may fail to display any information when the vehicle is…
Remedy: Dealers will update the instrument cluster software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 26, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC270.
NHTSA campaign 23V298000 · reported 26/04/2023
Kia Optima
- Passenger car
Recall details and remedy
The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
EU Safety Gate alert SR/02516/25 · notified by Germany · reported 2025-07-11
- Passenger car
No description of the defect in Safety Gate.
EU Safety Gate alert A12/00056/20 · notified by Germany · reported 2020-01-17
- Passenger car
Recall details and remedy
As a result, the system may not detect another vehicle standing in front of the moving car, increasing the risk of an accident.
EU Safety Gate alert A12/1361/19 · notified by Poland · reported 2019-09-13
- Passenger car
Recall details and remedy
The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
EU Safety Gate alert SR/00592/25 · notified by Germany · reported 2025-02-14
- Passenger car
Recall details and remedy
The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
EU Safety Gate alert SR/00586/25 · notified by Germany · reported 2025-02-14
- FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKINGModel year 2019
Recall details and remedy
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2019 Optima vehicles equipped with Gamma 1.6L Turbo-GDI or Theta II 2.0L Turbo-GDI engines. A software error in the Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) system may cause the braking assist function to not engage when a stationary vehicle is detected.
Remedy: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will update the FCA software, free of charge. The recall began August 27, 2019. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC179.
NHTSA campaign 19V539000 · reported 19/07/2019
- HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEMModel years 2017–2018
Recall details and remedy
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Kia Optima hybrid vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with a Voltage Protection Device (VPD), designed to protect the high voltage battery module, that may activate inadvertently.
Remedy: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will remove the VPD switch and install two newly designed Battery Management Systems (BMS) that contain Overvoltage Protection Devices (OPDs), free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 2018. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for…
NHTSA campaign 18V161000 · reported 08/03/2018
- LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LATCHModel years 2016–2018
Recall details and remedy
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Rio, 2016-2018 Optima, 2017-2018 Optima Hybrid and Optima Plug-in Hybrid vehicles. The trunk latch base may crack, preventing the opening of the trunk from the inside. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety…
Remedy: Dealers will replace the trunk latch base subassembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 19, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC278.
NHTSA campaign 23V594000 · reported 24/08/2023
Kia EV9
- Passenger car
Recall details and remedy
The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
EU Safety Gate alert SR/01974/25 · notified by Germany · reported 2025-05-30
- Passenger car
Recall details and remedy
The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
EU Safety Gate alert SR/03806/24 · notified by Poland · reported 2025-01-03
- AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGERModel years 2025–2026
Recall details and remedy
Kia America, Inc (Kia) is recalling certain 2025-2026 EV9 vehicles. Due to improper routing, the Occupant Detection System (ODS) may not deactivate the air bag when a child or child seat is in the front passenger seat. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety…
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the ODS mat and bladder tube with a new one and ensure proper routing as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters will be mailed beginning October 20, 2026. Owners may contact Kia Customer Service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC379. Vehicle…
NHTSA campaign 26V545000 · reported 22/08/2026
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANELModel year 2026
Recall details and remedy
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2025 Kia K4, 2025-2026 Sorento, Sorento Hybrid, Sorento Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV), 2026 Sportage, Sportage Hybrid, Sportage PHEV, K5, EV9, Carnival, and Carnival Hybrid vehicles. Due to a software error, the instrument panel display may fail. As such, these vehicles…
Remedy: The instrument panel display software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 26, 2026. Owners may contact Kia Customer Service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC361. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved…
NHTSA campaign 26V046000 · reported 27/01/2026
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANELModel years 2024–2025
Recall details and remedy
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2024-2025 EV9 vehicles. Due to a software error, the instrument panel screen may fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Controls and Displays."
Remedy: The instrument cluster software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 25, 2024. Owners may contact Kia Customer Service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC326.
NHTSA campaign 24V757000 · reported 10/10/2024
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEMModel year 2025
Recall details and remedy
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2025 EV9 vehicles. The rear gear drive unit (GDU) motor shaft may have been improperly welded and become damaged, causing a loss of drive power.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the rear GDU, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 7, 2025. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC337.
NHTSA campaign 25V115000 · reported 24/02/2025
- SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERSModel years 2024–2025
Recall details and remedy
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2024-2025 EV9 vehicles. The second- and third-row seat mounting bolts may be missing.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and install mounting bolts as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 24, 2025. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC329.
NHTSA campaign 24V962000 · reported 20/12/2024
- POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNITModel year 2024
Recall details and remedy
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Niro EV and 2024 EV9 vehicles. The differential gear bolts in the gear drive unit may not be tightened properly, which can result in a loss of drive power or cause the differential to lock up.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the gear drive unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 17, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC308.
NHTSA campaign 24V271000 · reported 16/04/2024
Kia Forte
- SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARMModel year 2023⚠ Fire risk: park outside / stop driving
Recall details and remedy
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Forte vehicles. The right front lower control arm may have been improperly welded, which can cause it to fail.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Dealers will replace the right front lower control arm, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 27, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC283.
NHTSA campaign 23V649000 · reported 22/09/2023
- SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARMModel year 2023⚠ Fire risk: park outside / stop driving
Recall details and remedy
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Forte vehicles. The right front lower control arm may have been improperly welded, which can cause it to fail.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Dealers will replace the right front lower control arm, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 17, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC306. This…
NHTSA campaign 24V244000 · reported 01/04/2024
- STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARMModel year 2023
Recall details and remedy
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Forte vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the front left steering knuckle may crack, which can result in a loss of steering control.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the front left steering knuckle, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 12, 2023. Owner may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC259.
NHTSA campaign 22V906000 · reported 08/12/2022
- STEERING:COLUMNModel years 2021–2022
Recall details and remedy
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Rio and Forte vehicles. A bolt in the steering column may not be secured properly, which can cause the steering column to detach from the steering rack and result in a loss of steering control.
Remedy: Dealers will tighten the lower steering column u-joint retention bolt, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 27, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall SC235.
NHTSA campaign 22V304000 · reported 05/05/2022
- AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULEModel year 2021
Recall details and remedy
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2021 Telluride, K5, and Forte vehicles. The Occupant Classification and Detection System (OCS/ODS) unit may not detect the presence of a child restraint system in the front passenger seat. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor…
Remedy: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the OCS/ODS unit, free of charge. The recall began March 18, 2021. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC207.
NHTSA campaign 21V164000 · reported 11/03/2021
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTSModel year 2019
Recall details and remedy
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2019 Kia Forte vehicles equipped with LED headlights. The headlights may not have been manufactured with the correct low beam aiming. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps,…
Remedy: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the headlight aiming and replace the headlights, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 30, 2018. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC171.
NHTSA campaign 18V771000 · reported 31/10/2018
- POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFTModel year 2019
Recall details and remedy
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2019 Forte vehicles. The left front axle driveshaft may not have been heat-treated, which can cause it to break.
Remedy: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the left front axle driveshaft for a heat treatment verification code, and replace it if the code is missing, free of charge. The recall began September 2, 2020. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC195.
NHTSA campaign 20V459000 · reported 05/08/2020
- AIR BAGSModel years 2017–2018
Recall details and remedy
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Sedona, Soul, Soul EV, 2017-2018 Forte, and 2017 Forte Koup vehicles. The Air Bag Control Unit (ACU) cover may contact a memory chip on the printed circuit board and damage the electrical circuit. Circuit damage may result in deactivated air bags that will not…
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the ACU, and either update the software or replace the unit, as necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 21, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC226.
NHTSA campaign 22V031000 · reported 25/01/2022
Kia Stinger
- Passenger car
No description of the defect in Safety Gate.
EU Safety Gate alert A12/01419/20 · notified by Poland · reported 2020-10-23
- Passenger car
Recall details and remedy
It could damage the insulation of the front wiring harness located in the engine and passenger compartments. This could cause it to short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
EU Safety Gate alert A12/0358/19 · notified by Poland · reported 2019-03-01
- Passenger car
No description of the defect in Safety Gate.
EU Safety Gate alert A12/00085/21 · notified by Poland · reported 2021-01-22
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER:HOSES/PLUMBINGModel years 2018–2023
Recall details and remedy
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2019-2020 K900, and 2018-2023 Stinger vehicles equipped with a 3.3-liter turbo gasoline direct injection engine. The left turbocharger oil feed pipe and hose assembly may deteriorate and leak oil.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the left turbocharger oil feed pipe and hose assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 26, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC300.
NHTSA campaign 24V169000 · reported 01/03/2024
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMPModel years 2020–2021
Recall details and remedy
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Stinger vehicles. The fuel pump's jet nozzle may have a plastic burr remaining from the manufacturing process, possibly causing a blocked nozzle and an insufficient fuel supply to the engine.
Remedy: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel pump and replace the jet nozzle housing assembly, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 29, 2020. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC198.
NHTSA campaign 20V560000 · reported 16/09/2020
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:FUEL GAUGEModel years 2020–2021
Recall details and remedy
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Stinger vehicles. A software error in the instrument cluster may cause an inaccurate fuel gauge reading.
Remedy: Dealers will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 10, 2021. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC219.
NHTSA campaign 21V862000 · reported 05/11/2021
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULEModel years 2018–2021
Recall details and remedy
Kia Motors America (Kia) recalled certain 2019 Stinger vehicles equipped with 3.3L T-GDI engines on August 27, 2020. On December 30, 2020, Kia expanded the recall population and added certain 2018-2021 Stinger vehicles. While driving, an engine compartment fire may occur in the area where the Anti-lock Brake…
Remedy: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will install a new fuse kit in the electrical junction box, free of charge. Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures as a precaution until the recall repair is complete. The recall began November 30, 2020. Owners may contact Kia customer service at…
NHTSA campaign 20V518000 · reported 27/08/2020
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMPModel years 2018–2021
Recall details and remedy
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Stinger vehicles. The fuel control valve plunger may stick inside the high pressure fuel pump, causing over-pressurization and loss of drive power.
Remedy: Dealers will update the engine control unit software, inspect, and replace the fuel pump as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 18, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC281.
NHTSA campaign 23V634000 · reported 13/09/2023