SC167 – Steering Column Assembly – 2018 Kia Sorento

2018 Kia Sorento

NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V656 Manufacturer Kia Motors America Components STEERING Potential Number of Units Affected 97   Steering Column may Separate If the steering column separates, it can cause a loss of steering ability, increasing the risk of a crash.   Summary Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2018 Kia Sorento vehicles. The cowl crossbar that connects to … Read more

SC159 – Side Curtain Airbag Replacement – 2018 Kia Sorento

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

Improperly Heat Treated Crankshaft May Cause Stall – 2017 Kia Sorento

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

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

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