12 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Posted on: 2022-10-12
Description
Kia motors, inc. (kia) is recalling certain 2021-2022 sorento and 2021-2023 k5 vehicles. The vehicle's fail-safe limited-mobility drive mode may be impaired, when prompted by a transmission oil pump malfunction, which can result in a complete loss of drive power.
Consequence
Loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect and replace the transmission, as necessary. Dealers will also update the transmission control unit software. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed december 9, 2022. Owners may contact kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is sc250.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #2 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Posted on: 2022-10-12
Description
Kia motors, inc. (kia) is recalling certain 2021-2022 sorento and 2021-2023 k5 vehicles. The vehicle's fail-safe limited-mobility drive mode may be impaired, when prompted by a transmission oil pump malfunction, which can result in a complete loss of drive power.
Consequence
Loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect and replace the transmission, as necessary. Dealers will also update the transmission control unit software. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed december 9, 2022. Owners may contact kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is sc250.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #3 - AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN
Posted on: 2023-03-08
Description
Kia america, inc. (kia) is recalling certain 2021-2023 k5 vehicles. The side curtain air bags may have been installed incorrectly, causing them not to deploy properly in the event of a crash.
Consequence
Air bags that do not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect and reinstall the side curtain air bags, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed april 7, 2023. Owners may contact kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is sc263.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #4 - AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN
Posted on: 2023-03-08
Description
Kia america, inc. (kia) is recalling certain 2021-2023 k5 vehicles. The side curtain air bags may have been installed incorrectly, causing them not to deploy properly in the event of a crash.
Consequence
Air bags that do not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect and reinstall the side curtain air bags, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed april 7, 2023. Owners may contact kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is sc263.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #5 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Posted on: 2022-10-12
Description
Kia motors, inc. (kia) is recalling certain 2021-2022 sorento and 2021-2023 k5 vehicles. The vehicle's fail-safe limited-mobility drive mode may be impaired, when prompted by a transmission oil pump malfunction, which can result in a complete loss of drive power.
Consequence
Loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect and replace the transmission, as necessary. Dealers will also update the transmission control unit software. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed december 9, 2022. Owners may contact kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is sc250.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #6 - AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN
Posted on: 2023-03-08
Description
Kia america, inc. (kia) is recalling certain 2021-2023 k5 vehicles. The side curtain air bags may have been installed incorrectly, causing them not to deploy properly in the event of a crash.
Consequence
Air bags that do not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect and reinstall the side curtain air bags, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed april 7, 2023. Owners may contact kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is sc263.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #7 - AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN
Posted on: 2023-03-08
Description
Kia america, inc. (kia) is recalling certain 2021-2023 k5 vehicles. The side curtain air bags may have been installed incorrectly, causing them not to deploy properly in the event of a crash.
Consequence
Air bags that do not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect and reinstall the side curtain air bags, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed april 7, 2023. Owners may contact kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is sc263.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #8 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Posted on: 2022-10-12
Description
Kia motors, inc. (kia) is recalling certain 2021-2022 sorento and 2021-2023 k5 vehicles. The vehicle's fail-safe limited-mobility drive mode may be impaired, when prompted by a transmission oil pump malfunction, which can result in a complete loss of drive power.
Consequence
Loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect and replace the transmission, as necessary. Dealers will also update the transmission control unit software. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed december 9, 2022. Owners may contact kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is sc250.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #9 - AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN
Posted on: 2023-03-08
Description
Kia america, inc. (kia) is recalling certain 2021-2023 k5 vehicles. The side curtain air bags may have been installed incorrectly, causing them not to deploy properly in the event of a crash.
Consequence
Air bags that do not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect and reinstall the side curtain air bags, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed april 7, 2023. Owners may contact kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is sc263.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #10 - AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN
Posted on: 2023-03-08
Description
Kia america, inc. (kia) is recalling certain 2021-2023 k5 vehicles. The side curtain air bags may have been installed incorrectly, causing them not to deploy properly in the event of a crash.
Consequence
Air bags that do not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect and reinstall the side curtain air bags, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed april 7, 2023. Owners may contact kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is sc263.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #11 - AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN
Posted on: 2023-03-08
Description
Kia america, inc. (kia) is recalling certain 2021-2023 k5 vehicles. The side curtain air bags may have been installed incorrectly, causing them not to deploy properly in the event of a crash.
Consequence
Air bags that do not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect and reinstall the side curtain air bags, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed april 7, 2023. Owners may contact kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is sc263.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #12 - AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN
Posted on: 2023-03-08
Description
Kia america, inc. (kia) is recalling certain 2021-2023 k5 vehicles. The side curtain air bags may have been installed incorrectly, causing them not to deploy properly in the event of a crash.
Consequence
Air bags that do not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect and reinstall the side curtain air bags, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed april 7, 2023. Owners may contact kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is sc263.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.