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Kia America, Inc. recalls

Every recall we track for Kia America, Inc. — 68 in all, from 2022–2026 — plus the complaints and injury reports the public filed about them. 1 is rated “stop using now”.

68recalls
3,768complaints & reports
132injuries reported
5deaths reported

Recalls per year, by danger level

Recalls from Kia America, Inc. peaked in 2023 (21); 68 since 2017. 1% rated “stop using now”.

2017: 0 recalls20172018: 0 recalls20182019: 0 recalls20192020: 0 recalls20202021: 0 recalls20212022: 7 recalls — 7 use caution720222023: 21 recalls — 1 stop using now, 20 use caution2120232024: 19 recalls — 19 use caution1920242025: 12 recalls — 12 use caution1220252026 (to date): 9 recalls — 9 use caution92026to date

All NHTSA recall records for Kia America, Inc. since 2017, counted by recall date (one bar per calendar year; 2026 is partial). Danger level is GovInfoNow’s plain-language rating; “not yet rated” records are still being written up.

Recalls per year for Kia America, Inc., by danger level
YearStop using nowUse cautionLower riskNot yet ratedTotal
201700000
201800000
201900000
202000000
202100000
202207007
20231200021
20240190019
20250120012
2026 (to date)09009

Most common reasons for Kia America, Inc. recalls

  • A fire increases the risk of injury.6
  • A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.5
  • A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.3

What to do if you have a recalled Kia America, Inc. product

  1. Check your VIN to see which recalls cover your exact vehicle, then confirm open ones at NHTSA.gov.
  2. Call an authorized dealer and book the repair — vehicle safety recalls are fixed free by law.
  3. Follow any do-not-drive or park-outside warning until the repair is done.

Run a VIN recall check.

All Kia America, Inc. recalls

60 shown

What people reported about Kia America, Inc.

3,768 on record

Complaints and injury reports the public filed with federal agencies, linked to Kia America, Inc.’s recalls — unedited excerpts.

  • Owner complaint · NHTSAAug 5, 2026

    When I started the car up, I noticed a little bit of chattering on the brake pedal, which seemed very unusual. I drove the car forward a little bit and then all of a sudden, all these lights displays and stop vehicle and check brake system now message showed u…

  • Owner complaint · NHTSAAug 5, 2026

    All of the ADAS you have listed stop working on my car. I will be driving my car, stop at a red light, drive through, or just driving down the road and it starts throwing sensors. It won’t even show the MPH I’m driving and some times the steering wheel locks u…

  • Owner complaint · NHTSAAug 3, 2026

    Driving and brakes malfunctioned and would not stop causing an accident into a tree

    1 injured
  • Owner complaint · NHTSAAug 1, 2026

    Fuel evap canister leak was suspected due to very strong gas smell inside vehicle. Dealership had to change out entire fuel tank to deal with whatever was leaking. Got the car back, and the next day, the smell was back. Dealership told us not to worry about th…

  • Owner complaint · NHTSAJul 31, 2026

    Wiring harness has melted at the HVAC connection point.

  • Owner complaint · NHTSAJul 30, 2026

    While driving normally at approximately 55 mph on the highway, the vehicle suffered a sudden, catastrophic, and spontaneous structural failure of the rear driver-side suspension and drivetrain. Without striking any road debris, potholes, or other vehicles, the…

  • Owner complaint · NHTSAJul 28, 2026

    While driving a rented 2023 Kia EV6 on the freeway, the vehicle lost power and shut down completely, without warning, on multiple separate occasions during a single trip. This occurred at highway speed in live traffic, creating a serious risk to vehicle occupa…

  • Owner complaint · NHTSAJul 28, 2026

    Recall NNK post-repair failure. Dealership: Kia of Valdosta (RO# XXX). After ECU update NNK-02-0118, my K5 suffered a severe loss of acceleration and torque. The car cannot safely merge on highways. The dealer’s own live scan data sheet proves that at 4,997 RP…

Kia America, Inc. recall questions

How many recalls has Kia America, Inc. had?

68 recalls from Kia America, Inc. are on record with U.S. safety agencies, from 2022–2026.

What is the most recent Kia America, Inc. recall?

KIA EV9 (2025) recall — Air Bags, dated Aug 22, 2026. Every Kia America, Inc. recall is listed on this page, newest first.

Why are Kia America, Inc. products recalled?

The most common reasons on record: A fire increases the risk of injury. (6); A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash. (5); A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury. (3).

What should I do if I have a recalled Kia America, Inc. product?

Check your VIN to see which recalls cover your exact vehicle, then confirm open ones at NHTSA.gov. Call an authorized dealer and book the repair — vehicle safety recalls are fixed free by law. Follow any do-not-drive or park-outside warning until the repair is done.

How do I get alerts for new Kia America, Inc. recalls?

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