Kia recalls
142 official recalls and safety alerts involving Kia since 2021-10, from EU Safety Gate, NHTSA. Newest first. Check the official notice for exact models and batch codes.
This list only includes recalls Recall Atlas has collected since 2021-10. A product not listed here may still be affected; check with Kia or the relevant agency.
- 2026-09-24
DE
EUPassenger car (Kia) · EV5
The rear seats may not have been correctly bolted to the seat frame due to missing screws. In the event of a collision, this could impair the restraint and protection of passengers, increasing the risk of injury.
- 2026-08-21
USKia America, Inc.: Occupant Detection System May Fail to Suppress Air Bag/FMVSS 208
A child in the front seat may be at a greater risk of injury if the air bag deploys during a crash.
- 2026-07-31
BEEUPassenger car (Kia) · Niro EV
Due to insufficient detection capability in the Battery Management System, micro-shorts between battery cells may remain undetected. Undetected micro-shorts could cause the cells to overheat and lead to a fire while…
- 2026-07-24
- BEEU
Passenger car (Kia) · K4
A seat belt anchorage buckle may not lock properly, which could prevent the seat belt from adequately restraining the occupant in certain collision scenarios, increasing the risk of injury. The product does not comply…
- 2026-07-22
- BEEU
Passenger van (Kia) · PV5
The passenger van has uneven material strength in certain areas of the bonnet. In the event of a collision with a pedestrian, this could reduce the bonnet’s ability to absorb impact energy and increase the severity of…
- 2026-07-02
- US
Kia America, Inc.: Park Outside: High Voltage Battery May Catch Fire
A fire increases the risk of injury.
- US
Kia America, Inc.: Park Outside: Fire from Overheated Power Seat Motors
A fire increases the risk of injury.
- 2026-06-02
- US
Kia America, Inc.: Driver Seat Belt Strap May Not Extend/FMVSS 209
A seat belt strap that does not extend can fail to restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- 2026-04-10
- US
Kia America, Inc.: Fuel Leak at Pipe Connection
A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire.
- 2026-03-20
- US
Kia America, Inc.: Power Rear Seats May Trap a Person
A person, especially a child, may become trapped by a rear powered seat, increasing the risk of injury.
- 2026-03-06
- US
Kia America, Inc.: Rear Seat Belt Buckle May Not Latch
A seat belt buckle that is not latched properly can fail to restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- 2026-02-23
- US
Kia America, Inc.: Front Seat Back Frames May Fail
A seat back frame that fails to properly restrain an occupant during a crash increases the risk of injury.
- 2026-01-27
- US
Kia America, Inc.: Instrument Panel Display Failure/FMVSS 101, 138
An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer, tire pressure, or warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.
- 2025-12-17
- US
Kia America, Inc.: Blank Instrument Panel Screen/FMVSS 101
An instrument panel screen that fails to display critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, can increase the risk of a crash.
- 2025-12-12
- DEEU
Passenger car (Kia) · SPORTAGE
The internal thread diameter of the tie rod may be too large. Over time, this can reduce the fastening force, which could result in a loss of steering control and increase the risk of an accident. The product does not…
- 2025-11-17
- US
Kia America, Inc.: Fuel Tank May Leak
A melted fuel tank can leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
- 2025-10-31
- US
Kia America, Inc.: Incorrect Spare Tire/FMVSS 110
Anti-lock braking or traction control systems that do not function properly can increase the risk of a crash.
- 2025-09-25
- US
Kia America, Inc.: Fire from HVAC Wiring Harness
A fire increases the risk of injury.
- 2025-08-25
- US
Kia America, Inc.: Loss of Drive Power from Loose Engine Bolts
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
- 2025-07-28
- US
Kia America, Inc.: Door Belt Molding Trim Can Detach While Driving
A detached trim piece can become a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
- US
Kia America, Inc.: Rear Window Trim Pieces May Detach
Detached trim pieces can create a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
- 2025-07-11
- DEEU
Passenger car (Kia) · Sorento
Due to an internal leak of brake fluid, a short circuit may occur in the electrical circuit for the ABS/ESC (anti-lock braking system / electronic stability control) system. This may lead to an increase in current and…
- DEEU
Passenger car (Kia) · Optima
Due to an internal leak of brake fluid, a short circuit may occur in the electrical circuit for the ABS/ESC (anti-lock braking system / electronic stability control) system. This may lead to an increase in current and…
- DEEU
Passenger car (Kia) · Cerato
Due to an internal leak of brake fluid, a short circuit may occur in the electrical circuit for the ABS/ESC (anti-lock braking system / electronic stability control) system. This may lead to an increase in current and…
- 2025-07-04
- DEEU
Passenger car (Kia) · SPORTAGE
The vacuum pump in the engine may be damaged by a mechanical defect on the camshaft due to high acceleration torque when the engine starts. As a result, an increased force may be required to apply the brake pedal,…
- 2025-06-20
- US
Kia America, Inc.: Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111
A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- 2025-05-30
- DEEU
Passenger car (Kia) · EV9
The mounting bolts for the first, second and/or third rows of seats may be missing, leading them to not properly restrain occupants, thereby increasing the risk of injury in the event of an accident. The product does…
- 2025-05-27
- US
Kia America, Inc.: Parking Lights May Flicker/FMVSS 108
Parking lights that fail to illuminate properly can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- 2025-05-23
- DEEU
Passenger car (Kia) · Niro
The contact area of the female-female (F-F) plug connector, of the high-voltage battery safety plug can develop over time high electrical resistance and consequently overheat and melt. This may lead to a loss of…
- 2025-04-04
- DEEU
Passenger car (Kia) · Cadenza
Due to a slight internal leak of brake fluid, a short circuit may occur in the electrical circuit for the Anti-lock Braking System / Electronic Stability Control (ABS / ESC) system. This can lead to an increase in…
- 2025-02-28
- DEEU
Passenger car (Kia) · Carens
Due to an internal leak of brake fluid, a short circuit can occur in the electrical circuit for the ABS/ESC (Anti-lock Braking System / Electronic Stability Control) system. This can lead to a current increase and…
- 2025-02-24
- US
Kia America, Inc.: Loss of Drive Power from Damaged Gear Drive Unit
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
- 2025-02-17
- US
Kia America, Inc.: Engine Damage May Cause Stall or Fire
Engine damage can cause a vehicle stall or fire, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
- 2025-02-14
- DEEU
Passenger car (Kia) · Optima
Due to an internal leak of brake fluid, a short circuit can occur in the electrical circuit for the ABS/ESC (Anti-lock Braking System / Electronic Stability Control) system. This can lead to an increase in current and…
- DEEU
Passenger car (Kia) · Sportage
Due to an internal leak of brake fluid, a short circuit can occur in the electrical circuit for the ABS/ESC (Anti-lock Braking System / Electronic Stability Control) system. This can lead to an increase in current and…
- DEEU
Passenger car (Kia) · Carens
Due to an internal leak of brake fluid, a short circuit can occur in the electrical circuit for the ABS/ESC (Anti-lock Braking System / Electronic Stability Control) system. This can lead to an increase in current and…
- DEEU
Passenger car (Kia) · Quoris
Due to an internal leak of brake fluid, a short circuit can occur in the electrical circuit for the ABS/ESC (Anti-lock Braking System / Electronic Stability Control) system. This can lead to an increase in current and…
- DEEU
Passenger car (Kia) · Sportage
Due to an internal leak of brake fluid, a short circuit can occur in the electrical circuit for the ABS/ESC (Anti-lock Braking System / Electronic Stability Control) system. This can lead to an increase in current and…
- DEEU
Passenger car (Kia) · Optima
Due to an internal leak of brake fluid, a short circuit can occur in the electrical circuit for the ABS/ESC (Anti-lock Braking System / Electronic Stability Control) system. This can lead to an increase in current and…
- DEEU
Passenger car (Kia) · Picanto
Due to an internal leak of brake fluid, a short circuit can occur in the electrical circuit for the ABS/ESC (Anti-lock Braking System / Electronic Stability Control) system. This can lead to an increase in current and…
- DEEU
Passenger car (Kia) · Rio
Due to an internal leak of brake fluid, a short circuit can occur in the electrical circuit for the ABS/ESC (Anti-lock Braking System / Electronic Stability Control) system. This can lead to an increase in current and…
- 2025-01-17
- US
Kia America, Inc.: Improper Air Bag Deployment from Damaged Wiring
Air bags and seat belts that deploy improperly or an air bag deploying unintentionally can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
PLEUPassenger car (Kia) · Ceed PHEV, Xceed PHEV
The printed circuit board (PCB) in the hydraulic clutch actuator (HCA) can become contaminated with fluid. A PCB that is contaminated with fluid can cause an electrical short-circuit, resulting in a fire in the engine…
- 2025-01-13
- US
Kia America, Inc.: Loss of Headlights and Taillights/FMVSS 108
A loss of headlights and taillights can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- 2025-01-10
- PLEU
Passenger car (Kia) · NIRO
Due to a manufacturing defect, moisture may enter into the Printed Circuit Board (PCB) in the Hydraulic Clutch Actuator (HCA). This can cause a short circuit, resulting in the vehicle catching fire. The product does…
- PLEU
Passenger car (Kia) · SOUL
Due to a brake fluid leak, an electrical short circuit can occur during vehicle operation. This can cause an electrical overload in the ABS module, leading the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU), to remain live…
- PLEU
Passenger car (Kia) · RIO
Due to a brake fluid leak, an electrical short circuit can occur during vehicle operation. This can cause an electrical overload in the ABS module, leading the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU), to remain live…
- 2025-01-03
- PLEU
Passenger car (Kia) · Sorento
The Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU), responsible for the Anti-lock Braking System, Electronic Stability Control System and Traction Control System, can remain live even when the vehicle is switched off. If…
- PLEU
Passenger car (Kia) · Picanto
The Intelligent Speed Limit Assist (ISLA) system may not function properly due to an incorrect software version of the instrument cluster and due to a partial lack of coding of the ISLA system. As a result, there may…
- 2024-12-20
- US
Kia America, Inc.: Missing Seat Mounting Bolts
Seats without mounting bolts may not properly restrain an occupant, increasing the risk of injury.
- 2024-12-10
- US
Kia America, Inc.: Fuel Line May Become Damaged During Crash
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
- 2024-11-18
- US
Kia America, Inc.: Loss of Drive Power from Damaged Charging Unit
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
- 2024-10-10
- US
Kia America, Inc.: Blank Instrument Panel Screen/FMVSS 101
An instrument panel screen that fails to display critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, can increase the risk of a crash.
- 2024-10-04
PTEUPassenger car (Kia) · Picanto, Stonic
A short circuit inside the exhaust gas circulation valve can occur, causing the engine to stall before the warning light is on. This increases the risk of accidents and injuries. The product does not comply with the…
- 2024-09-17
- US
Kia America, Inc.: Remote Smart Parking Assist Failure
A remote smart parking assist feature that miscalculates stopping distances may increase the risk of a crash.
- 2024-09-06
- PLEU
Passenger car (Kia) · Stinger (CK), K9 (RJ)
The oil supply line and hose assembly on the turbocharger's left-hand side may degrade due to heat from the exhaust manifold. This can cause oil leaks, and if oil comes into contact with hot exhaust parts, it could…
- 2024-08-30
- DEEU
Passenger car (Kia) · Soul, Seltos
A manufacturing fault can lead to the accidental deployment of the side-curtain airbag, creating a risk of injury to the occupants. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market…
- 2024-06-07
- US
Kia America, Inc.: Loss of Power Steering Assist
A loss of power steering assist can increase the risk of a crash.
- 2024-06-05
- US
Kia America, Inc.: Fire from Overheated Power Seat Motor
A fire increases the risk of injury.
- 2024-06-04
- US
Kia America, Inc.: Inadequate Headliner Impact Protection/FMVSS 201
A headliner with inadequate impact protection increases the risk of injury during a crash.
- 2024-05-31
- BEEU
Passenger car (Kia) · KIA EV6
The Integrated Charging Control Unit (ICCU) can deteriorate over time due to high voltage and temperature variation. As a result, the ICCU may not be able to charge the battery, leading to a gradual discharge and…
- 2024-05-21
- US
Kia America, Inc.: High Voltage Battery Safety Plug May Overheat
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash, and a fire increases the risk of injury.
- 2024-05-14
- US
Kia America, Inc.: Loose Seat Belt Retractor Cover/FMVSS 208 & 209
A seat belt retractor that does not operate as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash.
- 2024-05-03
- DEEU
Passenger car (Kia) · Soul
The battery management system (BMS) might not detect an abnormal voltage in the battery cells before an electrical short circuit occurs. This could lead to an increased risk of fire. The product does not comply with…
- 2024-04-23
- US
Kia America, Inc.: Loss of Power Steering Assist
A loss of power steering assist increases the risk of a crash.
- 2024-04-19
- DEEU
Passenger car (Kia) · Borrego, Mohave
The headliner (ceiling cover) boards are not correctly glued, resulting in a detachment from the headliner if the side airbags are activated, increasing the risk of injury to the vehicle's occupants. The product does…
- 2024-04-16
- US
Kia America, Inc.: Improperly Tightened Differential Bolts
A loss of drive power or differential lock up can increase the risk of a crash.
- 2024-04-01
- US
Kia America, Inc.: Front Lower Control Arm May Fail
Front lower control arm failure can cause a sudden loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- 2024-03-20
- US
Kia America, Inc.: Vehicle Roll Away from Disengaged Driveshaft
A vehicle roll away increases the risk of a crash or injury.
- 2024-03-14
- US
Kia America, Inc.: Loss of Drive Power from Damaged Charging Unit
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
- 2024-03-01
- US
Kia America, Inc.: Engine Compartment Fire from Oil Leak
An oil leak in the presence of hot engine components can increase the risk of an engine compartment fire while driving.
- BEEU
Passenger car (Kia) · Kia Soul EV
When the vehicle is charging and the parking brake is not manually engaged, unintended vehicle movement may occur even though the gear shift lever is in park position, increasing the risk of accident and injury. The…
- 2024-02-26
- US
Kia America, Inc.: High Beam Headlights May Fail
Inoperable high beam headlights may reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- 2024-02-07
- US
Kia America, Inc.: Engine Valve Springs May Break
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash. A hole in the engine block increases the risk of a fire.
- 2024-01-31
- US
Kia America, Inc.: Loss of Drive Power from Faulty Driveshaft
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
- 2024-01-18
- US
Kia America, Inc.: Roof Molding May Detach
A detached roof molding can create a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
- 2023-12-22
- US
Kia America, Inc.: Side Curtain Air Bags May Deploy Unexpectedly
An air bag that deploys unexpectedly can increase the risk of injury or crash.
- 2023-12-21
- US
Kia America, Inc.: Engine Compartment Fire
A fire increases the risk of injury.
- 2023-10-26
- US
Kia America, Inc.: Unintended Movement Due to Damaged Park Mechanism
Unintended vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash.
- 2023-10-13
- US
Kia America, Inc.: Headliner Plate Detachment
A headliner plate that detaches during a crash may strike an occupant, increasing their risk of injury.
- 2023-09-29
- BEEU
Passenger car (Kia) · Ceed (CD 5Door), XCeed (CUV), Proceed (Shooting Brake), Ceed SW (Sportwagon), Sportage…
A faulty filter inside the tandem pump can cause insufficient oil supply and failure to generate vacuum pressure. This can affect the braking distance, increasing a risk of an accident. The product does not comply with…
- 2023-09-25
- US
Kia America, Inc.: HECU May Cause Engine Compartment Fire
An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
- 2023-09-22
- US
Kia America, Inc.: Front Lower Control Arm May Fail
Front lower control arm failure can cause a sudden loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- PLEU
Passenger car (Kia) · Sorento, Sorento (P)HEV
Due to a software error, the turn indicators (blinkers) may malfunction. Other road users will be unable to see if the vehicle is about to turn, creating a risk of an accident. The product does not comply with the…
- 2023-09-15
- US
Kia America, Inc.: Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111
A rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
- 2023-09-13
- US
Kia America, Inc.: Loss of Drive Power from Fuel Pump Failure
A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
- 2023-08-31
- US
Kia America, Inc.: Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111
A rearview camera that does not properly display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
- 2023-08-25
- DEEU
Passenger car (Kia) · Cerato, Forte, Optima, Sorento, Sportage
Due to a manufacturing error, the engine might overheat due to fuel or oil leaks and subsequently break down. This may endanger the following traffic and can cause a fire. The product does not comply with the…
- 2023-08-24
- US
Kia America, Inc.: Trunk Emergency Release May Fail/FMVSS 401
A person inside the trunk compartment may become trapped, increasing their risk of injury.
- 2023-08-15
- US
Kia America, Inc.: Air Bag Warning Labels May Detach/FMVSS 208
A detached air bag warning label will not warn occupants about the risks of air bag deployment, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
- 2023-08-11
- PLEU
Passenger car (Kia) · Niro HEV; Sportage; Sportage HEV
Due to voltage instability when starting the vehicle, the instrument panel may fail to illuminate. This results in the failure of functioning of the display which could cause drivers to be unable to see important…
- 2023-07-31
- US
Kia America, Inc.: Engine Compartment Fire
A fire increases the risk of injury.
- US
Kia America, Inc.: Electric Oil Pump Assembly May Cause Fire
An electric oil pump assembly that overheats increases the risk of a vehicle fire.
- 2023-06-07
- US
Kia America, Inc.: Loss of Power Brake Assist
A loss of power brake assist can extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
- 2023-05-05
- PLEU
Passenger car (Kia) · Niro EV, Soul EV
The electric power control unit (EPCU) may leak coolant internally which can cause a loss of driving power, creating a risk of an accident. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market…
- 2023-04-26
- US
Kia America, Inc.: Blank LCD Display/FMVSS 101 & 138
A blank instrument cluster display will not show critical information, such as tire pressure, warning messages, and warning lights, increasing the risk of a crash.
- 2023-03-31
- US
Kia America, Inc.: Power Sliding Door May Close on Occupant
A power sliding door that does not auto-reverse can close on an occupant, increasing the risk of injury.
- 2023-03-29
- US
Kia America, Inc.: High-Voltage Battery Pack May Short-Circuit
A battery electrical short-circuit increases the risk of a fire.
- 2023-03-24
- PLEU
Passenger car (Kia) · Sorento (PHEV)
The fuel tank may have been improperly moulded, which can result in fuel leaks, increasing the risk of a fire. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles…
- 2023-03-17
- US
Kia America, Inc.: Tow Hitch Harness Fire While Parked or Driving
A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
- 2023-03-07
- US
Kia America, Inc.: Side Curtain Air Bags May Not Deploy Properly
Air bags that do not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
- 2023-02-24
- DEEU
Passenger car (Kia) · Sorento
Damage to the auxiliary heater may cause an electrical fault. This can increase thermal heat generation, increasing the risk of fire. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market…
- 2023-01-29
- US
Kia America, Inc.: Second Row Side Air Bags May Not Deploy
Air bags that do not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
- 2023-01-25
- US
Kia America, Inc.: Improperly Molded Fuel Tank May Leak
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
- 2023-01-13
- PLEU
Passenger car (Kia) · Sorento
The electric oil pump within the 8-speed dual-clutch transmission (DCT) may experience an internal fault. This can result in a loss of driving power, increasing the risk of an accident. The product does not comply with…
- PLEU
Passenger car (Kia) · Sportage
The Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) module could malfunction and cause an electrical short circuit.This could result in an engine compartment fire. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the…
- 2022-12-08
- US
Kia America, Inc.: Loss of Steering Control from Cracked Knuckle
A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.
- 2022-12-06
- US
Kia America, Inc.: Coolant Leak in EPCU may Cause Loss of Drive Power
Coolant contacting the EPCU circuit board may cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
- 2022-11-28
- US
Kia America, Inc.: Side Curtain Air Bags Can Deploy Improperly
A twisted air bag can deploy improperly, increasing the risk of injury.
- 2022-11-11
- US
Kia America, Inc.: Electrical Resistance at Main Relay May Cause Fire
Overheated rear seats increase the risk of a fire.
- PLEU
Passenger car (Kia) · Sorento (UM), Carnival (YP)
The shift lever (gearbox) may have been assembled incorrectly, not locking the gears properly. This can allow the vehicle to roll unintentionally, increasing the risk of an accident. The product does not comply with…
- 2022-10-24
- US
Kia America, Inc.: Engine Compartment Fire
A fire increases the risk of injury.
- 2022-10-11
- US
Kia America, Inc.: Loss of Drive Power
Loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
- 2022-09-19
- US
Kia America, Inc.: Tow Hitch Harness Fire While Parked or Driving
A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
- 2022-08-29
- US
Kia America, Inc.: Loose Alternator Battery Nut
An engine stall increases the risk of a crash, and an electrical surge increases the risk of a fire.
- 2022-08-15
- US
Kia America, Inc.: Tow Hitch Harness Fire While Parked or Driving
A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
- 2022-08-10
- US
Kia America, Inc.: Vehicle Rollaway from Faulty Shift Lever Assembly
A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of a crash and injury.
- 2022-08-01
- US
Kia America, Inc.: Headliner Plate Detachment
A plate that detaches during a crash may strike an occupant, increasing their risk of injury.
- 2022-07-19
- US
Kia America, Inc.: Incorrect Spare Tire Size/FMVSS 110
Impaired anti-lock braking or traction control systems can increase the risk of a crash.
- 2022-07-08
- PLEU
Passenger car (Kia) · EV6 (CV)
A software error may disengage the parking (brake) mechanism. This can lead to the vehicle moves uncontrolled, increasing the risk of injuries. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market…
- 2022-06-23
- US
Kia America, Inc.: Seat Belt Pretensioners May Explode
An exploding seat belt pretensioner can project metal fragments into the vehicle, striking vehicle occupants and resulting in injury.
- 2022-06-10
- DEEU
Passenger car (Kia) · Soul
In the event of a collision the two frontal impact sensors may separate. This can affect the deployment of the airbag, increasing the risk of injury. The product does not comply with the requirements laid down in the…
- PLEU
Passenger car (Kia)
The front seat belt tensioners may be defective. This could lead to improper activation during a collision, increasing the risk of injury to occupants. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval…
- 2022-05-20
- PLEU
Passenger car (Kia) · Sorento (UM)
The positive temperature coefficient heater of vehicles fitted with diesel engines may overheat due to potential damage of the wiring harness connector, increasing the risk of fire. The product does not comply with the…
- PLEU
Passenger car (Kia) · Sorento (MQ4)
The fuel supply pipe may have been installed improperly, which may result in a fuel leak. If a fuel leak occurs, this can result in an engine compartment fire. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the…
- 2022-05-17
- US
Kia America, Inc.: Blank Instrument Cluster Display Screen/FMVSS 101
A blank instrument cluster display screen will not show critical information, such as the odometer, which can increase the risk of a crash.
- 2022-05-11
- US
Kia America, Inc.: Vehicle Rollaway from Software Error
Vehicle rollaway can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
- 2022-05-05
- US
Kia America, Inc.: Unsecured Steering Column
Loss of steering control can increase the risk of a crash.
- 2022-04-01
BGEUPassenger car (Kia) · Soul (PS), Soul EV (PS EV)
Frontal collision sensors (left and right) could disengage in the event of a collision. This can affect the deployment of the airbags, increasing the risk of injuries in the event of an accident. The product does not…
- 2022-03-29
- US
Kia America, Inc.: Turbocharger Oil Supply Pipe May Leak
An oil leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.
- 2022-03-15
- US
Kia America, Inc.: Inadequate Windshield Bonding
A front windshield that detaches from a vehicle can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
- 2022-03-04
- US
Kia America, Inc.: Seat Belt Pretensioners May Explode
An exploding seat belt pretensioner can project metal fragments into the vehicle, striking vehicle occupants and resulting in injury.
- 2022-02-18
- US
Kia America, Inc.: Front Air Bags May Not Deploy
Front air bags that do not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
- 2022-02-17
- US
Kia America, Inc.: Low Pressure Fuel Hose May Leak
A fuel leak can increase the risk of a fire.
- 2022-02-02
- US
Kia America, Inc.: Engine Compartment Fire
An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
- 2022-01-25
- US
Kia America, Inc.: Air Bags May Not Deploy
Air bags that do not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
- 2022-01-21
- US
Kia America, Inc.: Rear Windows May Operate Unexpectedly/FMVSS 118
Rear power windows that operate unexpectedly can increase the risk of injury.
- 2021-12-01
- US
Kia America, Inc.: Reduced Braking Performance
Reduced braking performance can cause longer brake pedal travel or extend the distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- 2021-11-19
- US
Kia America, Inc.: Passenger-Side Sliding Door May Not Latch
A power sliding door that fails to latch may open while moving, increasing the risk of injury.
- 2021-11-05
- US
Kia America, Inc.: Inaccurate Fuel Gauge Reading
An inaccurate fuel gauge may result in the vehicle unexpectedly running out of fuel and stalling, increasing the risk of a crash.
- 2021-10-29
- US
Kia America, Inc.: Engine Damage May Cause Stall or Fire
A damaged engine can increase the risk of a fire or it can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
- 2021-10-08
FREUPassenger transport vehicle (Kia) · Soul EV (SK3) Niro EV (DE)
The open circuit of the bus bar generating a vehicle malfunction producing a DTC. The bus bar is the large socket which is fixed by screws on the injection computer (ECU) the loose plug can lead to injection faults,…