Every recall we track for Kia America, Inc. — 59 in all — plus the complaints and injury reports the public filed about them.
Kia recalls 2022-2026 Carnival vehicles with potential fuel leaks that could cause fire. Owners must have fuel pipe inspected or replaced at no cost by dealers.
Kia is recalling 2025-2026 EV9 vehicles with a front air bag that may not deactivate during crashes with children in the front seat, risking injury. Owners must have air bag system inspected and repaired by dealers.
Kia recalls certain 2027 Telluride and 2026 K4 vehicles due to seat belt buckle failures that may not latch properly, increasing crash injury risk. Owners must have seat belt anchors inspected and replaced by dealers.
Kia recalls certain 2020-2024 Telluride vehicles due to a fire risk from overheating front power seat motors. Owners must park outside until repairs are complete.
Kia recalls 2027 Telluride models with seat belt straps that may not extend during crashes, increasing injury risk. Owners must get free seat belt replacements by July 31, 2026.
Kia recalls certain 2021 Sorento vehicles due to potential fire risk from inadequate HVAC blower motor wiring. Owners must have wiring replaced free by dealers.
Kia is recalling certain 2025 K4 vehicles due to potential engine power loss that could increase crash risk. Owners will receive free repairs by September 12, 2025.
Kia recalls certain 2021-2023 Seltos vehicles due to potential engine damage causing stalls or fires. Owners must have engine inspected and repaired by dealers.
Kia recalls certain 2023-2025 Niro EV, PHEV, and Hybrid vehicles due to potential improper airbag deployment in crashes. Owners must have floor wiring inspected and replaced by dealers.
Kia recalls 2024-2025 Sorento Hybrid vehicles with potential headlight and taillight failure, risking reduced visibility and crashes. Owners must update BDC software free of charge.
Kia recalls certain 2024-2025 EV9 vehicles due to potential instrument panel screen failure, which could increase crash risk. Owners must update software via dealer or OTA to fix the issue.
Kia recalls 2024 EV9 vehicles with a software error in remote parking assist that may miscalculate stopping distances, increasing crash risk. Owners receive free software update.
Kia recalls certain 2024 Telluride vehicles due to potential engine valve spring failure causing loss of drive power and fire risk. Owners must contact Kia for free engine replacement.
Kia recalls 2023 Niro EV vehicles with potential power loss or differential lock-up risk. Owners must have gear drive unit replaced free by dealers.
Kia recalls 2024 EV9 vehicles with headliners that may not protect passengers in crashes. The fix involves replacing impact absorbing plates at no cost.
Kia recalls certain 2020-2024 Telluride vehicles due to potential vehicle roll away in PARK, increasing crash risk. Owners must manually engage emergency brake until fix.
Kia is recalling certain 2022 EV6 vehicles due to a risk of losing drive power from a damaged charging control unit. Free repairs will be made by dealers starting April 29, 2024.
Kia is recalling certain 2020 Telluride vehicles with potentially inoperable high beam headlights that could reduce visibility and increase crash risk. Owners will receive free repairs or replacements.
Kia recalls 2023 EV6 vehicles with potential drive shaft failure causing power loss and crash risk. Owners must have drive shaft replaced free by dealers.
Kia is recalling certain 2023 Forte vehicles due to potential front lower control arm failure causing sudden loss of steering control. Owners must stop driving until repaired.
Kia recalls 2020 Stinger vehicles with oil leak risk in engine compartment that could cause fire while driving. Owners must have left turbocharger oil feed pipe replaced free of charge by dealers.
Kia is recalling certain 2023 Soul vehicles due to a risk of unexpected side curtain air bag deployment. Owners must have their air bags inspected and replaced if necessary at no cost.
Kia recalls certain 2023 Forte vehicles with a potential front lower control arm failure that could cause sudden loss of steering control and crash risk. Owners must stop driving until repaired.
Kia is recalling certain 2023 Sorento vehicles due to air bag warning labels that may detach, failing to warn occupants of air bag deployment risks during crashes.
Kia recalls 2023 Sportage vehicles with overheating oil pump risk. Owners must park away from structures until repair. Free replacement of faulty controller available.
Kia recalls 2022 Carnival vehicles with potential power sliding door auto-reverse failure. Owners must update software to prevent injury risk.
Kia recalls 2023 Telluride vehicles with damaged air bag wire harnesses that may not deploy in crashes. Owners must have air bags inspected and repaired by dealers.
Kia recalls certain 2023 2022 Sorento PHEV vehicles with potential fuel leaks that could cause fire if near ignition sources. Owners must have fuel tank inspected and replaced free of charge.
Kia is recalling 2021-2022 K5 vehicles with potential drive power loss due to transmission oil pump issues. Free repairs include transmission inspection and software update.
Kia recalls 2020-2022 Telluride vehicles with certain trailer hitches that may cause fire due to debris and moisture buildup on the harness. Owners must park away from structures until repairs are done.
Complaints and injury reports the public filed with federal agencies, linked to Kia America, Inc.’s recalls — unedited excerpts.
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…
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…
Driving and brakes malfunctioned and would not stop causing an accident into a tree
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…
Wiring harness has melted at the HVAC connection point.
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…
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…
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…
