SC146 – Brake Vacuum Hose may Kink – 2017 Kia Cadenza

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

SC145 – Loss of Electric Power Steering Assist – 2017 Kia Niro

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

SC143 – Driver Air Bag may not Fully Inflate – 2016 Kia Optima

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, … Read more

SC142 – Trailer Brakes May Stay Illuminated – 2016-2017 Kia Sorento & 2017 Sportage

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 … Read more

SC138 – Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit may Short – 2008-2009 Kia Sportage

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 … Read more