Recalls

HIGH VOLTAGE MAIN & SUB BATTERY MANAGEMENT (BMS) & WIRING HARNESS REPLACEMENT (SC162) – 2017-2018 Kia Optima Hybrid

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2018 Kia Optima

March 8, 2018 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V161000 Voltage Protection Device may Activate If the VPD activates while the vehicle is being operated in Electric Vehicle (EV) mode, there may be a loss of power, increasing the risk of a crash.   NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V161 Manufacturer Kia Motors America Components HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM Potential Number of Units Affected 1,710   … Read more

SC159 – Side Curtain Airbag Replacement – 2018 Kia Sorento

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2018 Kia Sorento

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 … Read more

Steering Gear May Separate – 2014-2016 Kia Soul & Soul EV

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2016 Kia Soul

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

Improperly Heat Treated Crankshaft May Cause Stall – 2017 Kia Sorento

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2017 Kia Sorento

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

SC147 – Bearing Wear may result in Engine Seizure – 2011-2014 Kia

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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