NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V608 Manufacturer Kia Motors America Components STEERING Potential Number of Units Affected 342,381 Steering Gear May Separate If the pinion gear separates, steering will be lost, increasing the risk of a crash. Summary Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Soul and Soul EV vehicles. The pinion plug may allow the pinion gear … Read more
NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V586 Manufacturer Kia Motors America Components ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Potential Number of Units Affected 62 Improperly Heat Treated Crankshaft May Cause Stall If the crankshaft fails, the engine will stall, increasing the risk of a crash. A failed crankshaft also increases the risk of a fire. Summary Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling … Read more
NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V224 Manufacturer Kia Motors America Components ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Potential Number of Units Affected 618,160 Bearing Wear may result in Engine Seizure Bearing wear may result in the engine seizing, increasing the risk of a crash. Summary Kia Motor Company (Kia) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Optima, 2012-2014 Sorento and 2011-2013 Sportage vehicles. Machining … Read more
NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V190 Manufacturer Kia Motors America Components SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Potential Number of Units Affected 47 Brake Vacuum Hose may Kink Reduced braking performance can lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. Summary Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017 Cadenza vehicles. The brake vacuum hose on … Read more
NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V159 Manufacturer Kia Motors America Components STEERING Potential Number of Units Affected 135 Loss of Electric Power Steering Assist Loss of power steering assist would require higher steering effort, especially at lower speeds, which may increase the risk of a crash. Summary Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017 Niro vehicles. The affected … Read more