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March 8, 2018
NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V784 Manufacturer Kia Motors America Components AIR BAGS Potential Number of Units Affected 2,014 Inflator Component may Detach During Deployment If the component detaches during deployment, it may enter the passenger compartment and be a projectile within the vehicle cabin, increasing the risk of injury. Summary Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2018 Kia Sorento vehicles. The side …
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November 15, 2017
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 to separate from the steering …
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November 13, 2017
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 certain 2017 Sorento vehicles equipped …
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April 12, 2017
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 errors during the engine manufacturing …
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April 11, 2017
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 the affected vehicles may kink, …
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March 28, 2017
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 vehicles may have a damaged …
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March 24, 2017
NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V007 Manufacturer Kia Motors America Components AIR BAGS Potential Number of Units Affected 1 Driver Air Bag may not Fully Inflate In the event of a crash, an air bag that does not inflate fully increases the risk of injury. Summary Kia Motors America (Kia) has recalled one 2016 Optima vehicle. In this vehicle, the end seal for the …
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December 29, 2016
NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V862 Manufacturer Kia Motors America Components Potential Number of Units Affected 10,212 Trailer Brakes May Stay Illuminated/FMVSS 108 If the trailer brake lights stay illuminated while being used, other drivers may be confused, increasing the risk of a crash. Summary Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Sorento vehicles manufactured October 27, 2014, to August …
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November 29, 2016
NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V815 Component(s): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Potential Number of Units Affected: 71,704 Manufacturer: Kia Motors America SUMMARY: Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 Kia Sportage vehicles manufactured August 9, 2007, to May 13, 2009. The wire harness cover on the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) may be improperly sealed allowing water to get onto …
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November 17, 2016
NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V770 Component(s): SEATS Potential Number of Units Affected: 1,408 Manufacturer: Kia Motors America SUMMARY: Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2016 Kia Sorento vehicles manufactured March 3, 2016 to March 21, 2016. The driver's seatback frame may have been produced with inadequate weld joints and, as a result, the seatback may not function …
