NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V754
Manufacturer Kia Motors America
Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Number of Units Affected 16,011
Wiring Harness may be Damaged by Fender
The damaged wiring harness may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2018 Kia Stinger vehicles. The front wiring harness located in the engine and passenger compartment may get damaged from contacting a burr on the left fender body panel.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V656
Manufacturer Kia Motors America
Components STEERING
Potential Number of Units Affected 97
If the steering column separates, it can cause a loss of steering ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2018 Kia Sorento vehicles. The cowl crossbar that connects to the Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) steering column may be improperly welded, allowing the steering column to separate.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V666
Manufacturer Kia Motors America
Components HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM
Potential Number of Units Affected 27,030
Electrical Resistance at Main Relay May Cause Fire
The increased electrical resistance can overheat the rear seat which is above the PRA, increasing the risk of a fire.
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Kia Niro hybrid electric vehicles. The Main Relay within the Power Relay Assembly (PRA) may have inadequate connections between its contacts, causing increased electrical resistance.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V363
Manufacturer Kia Motors America
Components AIR BAGS
Potential Number of Units Affected 507,587
Air Bags/Seat Belt Pretensioners may be Disabled
If the frontal air bags and seat belt pretensioners are disabled, there is an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants in the event of a vehicle crash that necessitates deployment of these safety systems.
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Kia Forte, Forte Koup, 2011-2013 Kia Optima and 2011-2012 Kia Optima Hybrid and Sedona vehicles. In the event of a crash, the air bag control unit (ACU) may short circuit, preventing the frontal air bags and seat belt pretensioners from deploying.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V338
Manufacturer Kia Motors America
Components STRUCTURE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Number of Units Affected 106,428
Power Sliding Door may not Auto-Reverse
If the door closes on an occupant, there is an increased risk of an injury.
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Kia Sedona vehicles equipped with a power sliding door (PSD). The PSD may not auto-reverse when its closing is obstructed.
