Kia recalls
404 recorded safety recalls for Kia vehicles, grouped by model. Each recall lists the affected component, the safety risk and the manufacturer's remedy.
Two registers: 333 from the US NHTSA database and 71 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 Niro HEV; Sportage; Sportage HEV
- Passenger car
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 A12/01783/23 · notified by Poland · reported 2023-08-11
Kia NIRO PHEV
- POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:CLUTCHES/BANDS:ACTUATORS/SOLENOIDSModel year 2022
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2017-2022 Niro and 2018-2022 Niro Plug-in Hybrid vehicles. Fluid may leak into the printed circuit board inside the hydraulic clutch actuator, which can result in an engine compartment fire.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the hydraulic clutch actuator as necessary and install a new fuse, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 29, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC276.
NHTSA campaign 23V534000 · reported 31/07/2023
Kia NIRO Hybrid
- STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEMModel year 2017
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017 Niro vehicles. The affected vehicles may have a damaged Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) connector resulting in a loss of electric power steering assistance.
Remedy: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the MDPS motor, free of charge. The recall began April 3, 2017. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC145.
NHTSA campaign 17V159000 · reported 10/03/2017
Kia Forte KOUP
- ENGINEModel year 2015
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2012-2013 Sorento, 2012-2015 Forte and Forte Koup, 2011-2013 Optima Hybrid, 2014-2015 Soul, and 2012 Sportage vehicles. An engine compartment fire can occur while driving.
Remedy: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine compartment for fuel and/or engine oil leaks, perform an engine test and make any repairs, including engine replacement, as necessary, free of charge. In addition, Kia dealers will update the Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS) software, free of charge.…
NHTSA campaign 20V750000 · reported 02/12/2020