Kia Motors America recalls
Every recall we track for Kia Motors America — 78 in all, from 2014–2022 — plus the complaints and injury reports the public filed about them. 12 are rated “stop using now”.
Recalls per year, by danger level
Recalls from Kia Motors America peaked in 2021 (15); 61 since 2017.
All NHTSA recall records for Kia Motors America 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.
| Year | Stop using now | Use caution | Lower risk | Not yet rated | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| 2018 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| 2019 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| 2020 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| 2021 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 15 |
| 2022 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 (to date) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kia Motors America recalls before 2017
Recalls on record by year.
What to do if you have a recalled Kia Motors America 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.
All Kia Motors America recalls
60 shown- Use cautionVehicle
KIA EV6 (2022) recall — Parking Brake
Kia recalls certain 2022 EV6 vehicles due to a software error that may disengage the parking brake, causing vehicle rollaway. Owners should park on level ground until software update is completed.
KiaNov 5, 2022 - Use cautionVehicle
KIA SORENTO (2022) recall — Tires
Kia recalls 2022 Sorento vehicles with incorrect spare tires that may impair anti-lock braking and traction control, increasing crash risk. Owners must have spare tire inspected and replaced by dealers free of charge.
KiaJul 19, 2022 - Use cautionVehicle
KIA SORENTO HYBRID (2021) recall — Seat Belts
Kia recalls 2021-2022 Sorento Hybrid vehicles with potential seat belt pretensioner explosions causing injury. Owners must have pretensioners secured with a cap by dealers.
KiaJun 23, 2022 - Use cautionVehicle
KIA TELLURIDE (2022) recall — Electrical System
Kia recalls 2022 Telluride vehicles with blank instrument clusters that may not show critical info like odometer, increasing crash risk. Fix by dealer replacement.
KiaMay 17, 2022 - Use cautionVehicle
KIA FORTE (2021) recall — Steering
Kia is recalling certain 2021-2022 Forte vehicles due to potential steering column detachment causing loss of steering control. Owners must contact Kia for free repairs.
KiaMay 5, 2022 - Use cautionVehicle
KIA SORENTO HYBRID (2022) recall — Seat Belts
Kia recalls 2022 Sorento Hybrid vehicles with potential seat belt pretensioner explosions in crashes. Owners must have seat belts replaced free by dealers.
KiaApr 3, 2022 - Use cautionVehicle
KIA SORENTO (2022) recall — Engine And Engine Cooling
Kia recalls 2022 Sorento vehicles with potential turbocharger oil leak causing fire risk. Owners must have dealer replace oil supply pipe free of charge.
KiaMar 29, 2022 - Use cautionVehicle
KIA CADENZA (2016) recall — Visibility
Kia recalls 2014-2016 Cadenza vehicles with potentially detachable front windshields to prevent crash risks.
KiaMar 15, 2022 - Use cautionVehicle
KIA SOUL (2014) recall — Air Bags
Kia recalls 2014 Soul vehicles with front air bags that may not deploy during crashes due to ACU software issues. Owners receive free software updates to fix the problem.
KiaFeb 18, 2022 - Use cautionVehicle
KIA OPTIMA (2014) recall — Fuel System, Gasoline
Kia is recalling 2013-2014 Optima vehicles with damaged or missing heat-protective tape on the fuel hose. This could cause fuel leaks and fire risk. Owners should contact Kia for free replacement.
KiaFeb 17, 2022 - Use cautionVehicle
KIA K900 (2017) recall — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Kia recalls 2016-2018 K900 and 2014-2016 Sportage vehicles with potential engine fire risk due to hydraulic brake system malfunction. Owners must park away from structures until repair.
KiaFeb 2, 2022 - Use cautionVehicle
KIA SOUL (2019) recall — Air Bags
Kia recalls 2019 Soul vehicles with air bags that may not deploy in crashes due to ACU circuit damage. Free repairs available by dealers.
KiaJan 25, 2022 - Use cautionVehicle
KIA OPTIMA (2013) recall — Structure
Kia recalls certain 2012-2013 Optima vehicles where headliner plates could detach during side airbag deployment, increasing injury risk. Dealers will secure plates free of charge.
KiaJan 8, 2022 - Use cautionVehicle
KIA CARNIVAL (2022) recall — Latches/Locks/Linkages
Kia recalls 2022 Carnival vehicles with potential passenger door latch failure. Owners must have door release actuator replaced free by dealers to prevent injury during movement.
KiaNov 19, 2021 - Use cautionVehicle
KIA TELLURIDE (2021) recall — Air Bags
Kia recalls 2021 Telluride models with front passenger airbag that may not detect child seats, risking injury during crashes. Owners must contact Kia for free replacement of the OCS/ODS unit.
KiaNov 3, 2021 - Use cautionVehicle
KIA OPTIMA HYBRID (2018) recall — Engine
Kia recalls 2017-2018 Optima Hybrids due to potential engine damage causing fire or crash risk. Free repairs include engine replacement and software update.
KiaOct 29, 2021 - Use cautionVehicle
KIA OPTIMA (2015) recall — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Kia recalls 2015 Optima vehicles with potential brake fluid leaks causing electrical shorts and fire risk. Owners must park away from structures until repair. Free fix available at dealerships.
KiaOct 5, 2021 - Use cautionVehicle
KIA SEDONA (2017) recall — Exterior Lighting
Kia recalls 2015-2017 Sedona vehicles with potential turn signal reversal causing crash risk. Owners must update SJB software free via dealer.
KiaSep 17, 2021 - Use cautionVehicle
KIA RIO (2019) recall — Latches/Locks/Linkages
Kia recalls certain 2019 Rio models with faulty trunk latch that may trap occupants, increasing injury risk. Owners must have trunk latch replaced by dealers.
KiaSep 8, 2021 - Use cautionVehicle
KIA K5 (2021) recall — Fuel System, Gasoline
Kia recalls 2021 K5 vehicles with 2.5L turbocharged engines for potential fuel leaks that could cause fire. Owners must have fuel pipe inspected or replaced at no cost by dealers.
KiaAug 7, 2021 - Use cautionVehicle
KIA TELLURIDE (2022) recall — Electrical System
Kia recalls 2022 Telluride vehicles with blank LCD displays that could miss critical speedometer and odometer readings, increasing crash risk. Owners must update software free of charge.
KiaJul 28, 2021 - Use cautionVehicle
KIA K5 (2021) recall — Lane Departure
Kia recalls 2021-2022 K5 vehicles with 2.5L T-GDI engines due to potential sudden steering effort increase when Lane Following Assist is active, risking crashes.
KiaJun 14, 2021 - Use cautionVehicle
KIA STINGER (2020) recall — Electrical System
Kia recalls certain 2020-2021 Stinger vehicles with a software error causing inaccurate fuel gauge readings, which may lead to unexpected fuel depletion and stalling.
KiaMay 11, 2021 - Use cautionVehicle
KIA CARNIVAL (2022) recall — Fuel System, Gasoline
Kia recalls 2022 Carnival vehicles with potentially damaged fuel rail tubes that could leak gasoline, increasing fire risk. Owners must have fuel rail inspected or replaced free by dealers.
KiaApr 21, 2021 - Use cautionVehicle
KIA FORTE (2018) recall — Engine And Engine Cooling
Kia is recalling 2017-2018 Forte vehicles with a 2.0L engine due to potential oil pump failure causing engine damage and risk of crash. Owners will receive free oil pan replacement.
KiaApr 13, 2021 - Use cautionVehicle
KIA SOUL (2020) recall — Engine
Kia recalls certain 2020-2021 Soul and 2021 Seltos with 2.0L engines due to potential engine damage causing stalls or fire risks. Owners must have engine inspected or replaced free.
KiaApr 13, 2021 - Use cautionVehicle
KIA SPORTAGE (2020) recall — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Kia recalls certain 2017-2021 Sportage vehicles due to potential engine compartment fire from electrical short circuits in brake system. Free repairs available.
KiaApr 3, 2021 - Use cautionVehicle
KIA RIO (2020) recall — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Kia recalls 2020-2021 Rio vehicles with brake master cylinder sharp edges causing reduced braking performance. Owners must have brake master cylinder replaced free by dealers.
KiaJan 12, 2021 - Use cautionVehicle
KIA STINGER (2020) recall — Fuel System, Gasoline
Kia recalls certain 2020-2021 Stinger vehicles due to a potential fuel pump issue that could cause engine power loss and increase crash risk. Owners should contact Kia for free repairs.
KiaSep 16, 2020 - Use cautionVehicle
KIA OPTIMA (2015) recall — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Kia recalls 2013-2015 Optima models with potential brake fluid leak in hydraulic control unit causing engine fire risk. Owners must have HECU inspected and replaced if needed.
KiaAug 27, 2020 - Use cautionVehicle
KIA STINGER (2020) recall — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Kia recalls 2018-2021 Stinger vehicles with potential engine fire risk due to brake system. Owners must park away from structures until repair.
KiaAug 27, 2020 - Use cautionVehicle
KIA SEDONA (2020) recall — Electrical System
Kia is recalling 2020 Sedona vehicles with a potential fire risk due to a loose alternator terminal nut. Owners will receive free inspections to tighten the nut.
KiaAug 7, 2020 - Use cautionVehicle
KIA TELLURIDE (2020) recall — Electrical System
Kia recalls 2020 Telluride vehicles with Smart Cruise Control that may not illuminate trailer brake lights when slowing, risking crashes. Owners must contact Kia for free fix by September 10, 2020.
KiaJul 28, 2020 - Use cautionVehicle
KIA STINGER (2020) recall — Steering
Kia recalls certain 2020 Stinger vehicles with faulty steering components that may lock or become difficult to turn, increasing crash risk. Owners must have the MDPS Assembly replaced free of charge.
KiaJul 22, 2020 - Use cautionVehicle
KIA FORTE (2019) recall — Power Train
Kia is recalling 2019 Forte vehicles with potentially unheat-treated left front axle driveshafts that could break, increasing crash risk. Owners must have driveshaft inspected and replaced if needed.
KiaMay 8, 2020 - Use cautionVehicle
KIA SEDONA (2012) recall — Fuel System, Gasoline
Kia recalls 2011-2012 Sedona vehicles with potential fuel leaks causing fire risk. Owners must have fuel rail replaced free by dealers.
KiaFeb 21, 2020 - Use cautionVehicle
KIA OPTIMA (2014) recall — Fuel System, Gasoline
Kia recalls 2013-2014 Optima vehicles with potential fuel hose cracks that could cause fire. Free repairs include replacing damaged hoses or adding heat-protective tape.
KiaFeb 21, 2020 - Use cautionVehicle
KIA SEDONA (2010) recall — Electrical System
Kia recalls 2010 Sedona vehicles with potential ABS module electrical short causing engine fire. Owners must have relay installed by dealer to prevent fire risk.
KiaFeb 14, 2020 - Use cautionVehicle
KIA FORTE (2015) recall — Engine
Kia recalls 2015 Forte vehicles with potential engine compartment fire risk. Owners must have engine leak checks and software updates done free by dealers.
KiaFeb 12, 2020 - Use cautionVehicle
KIA SOUL EV (2016) recall — Power Train
Kia is recalling 2015-2016 Soul EVs due to potential unintended movement when shifting to Park before stopping. Owners must update software to prevent crashes.
KiaFeb 7, 2020 - Use cautionVehicle
KIA TELLURIDE (2020) recall — Seat Belts
Kia recalls 2020 Telluride vehicles with seat belts that may not securely hold child restraints during crashes, risking injury. Owners must have seat belts inspected and replaced free by dealers.
KiaAug 13, 2019 - Use cautionVehicle
KIA OPTIMA (2019) recall — Forward Collision Avoidance
Kia is recalling certain 2019 Optima vehicles with a software error in the Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist system that may prevent braking when a stationary vehicle is detected. Owners must contact Kia for a free software update.
KiaJul 19, 2019 - Use cautionVehicle
KIA SEDONA (2019) recall — Seat Belts
Kia recalls 2019 Sedona vehicles with improperly installed seat belt buckles that may prevent proper crash protection. Owners must have seat belts inspected and corrected free of charge.
KiaMar 18, 2019 - Use cautionVehicle
KIA SOUL (2016) recall — Engine
Kia is recalling 2012-2016 Soul vehicles with 1.6L GDI engines due to potential engine stall, piston damage, and fire risks from leaking oil. Owners must contact Kia for free repairs.
KiaFeb 22, 2019 - Use cautionVehicle
KIA SEDONA (2018) recall — Electrical System
Kia recalls 2018 Sedona vehicles with front passenger seats that may deploy airbags when a child is in a child seat, risking injury. Free repairs to prevent harness breakage.
KiaFeb 19, 2019 - Use cautionVehicle
KIA SPORTAGE (2012) recall — Engine
Kia recalls 2011-2012 Sportage vehicles with potential oil leaks causing engine damage and fire risk. Owners must have oil pan inspected and replaced if needed.
KiaFeb 15, 2019 - Use cautionVehicle
KIA SPORTAGE (2018) recall — Fuel System, Gasoline
Kia recalls 2018 Sportage vehicles with potential fuel leaks that could cause fire if near ignition sources. Owners must have fuel pipe inspected and replaced free of charge by dealers.
KiaDec 19, 2018 - Use cautionVehicle
KIA FORTE (2019) recall — Exterior Lighting
Kia recalls 2019 Forte vehicles with LED headlights that may not be properly aimed, causing reduced driver visibility and crash risk. Owners can get free headlight inspections and replacements.
KiaOct 31, 2018 - Use cautionVehicle
KIA STINGER (2018) recall — Electrical System
Kia recalls 2018 Stinger vehicles with damaged wiring harness that could cause fire. Owners must have wiring inspected by dealers; free repairs if needed. Recall started December 20, 2018.
KiaOct 25, 2018 - Use cautionVehicle
KIA SORENTO (2018) recall — Steering
Kia recalls certain 2018 Sorento vehicles with improperly welded cowl crossbar that may cause steering column separation, increasing crash risk. Owners will receive free replacement.
KiaSep 21, 2018 - Use cautionVehicle
KIA OPTIMA (2018) recall — Hybrid Propulsion System
Kia recalls certain 2017-2018 Optima hybrids due to potential power loss in EV mode, risking crashes. Owners must contact Kia by May 2018 for free BMS repairs.
KiaAug 3, 2018 - Use cautionVehicle
KIA SEDONA (2018) recall — Structure
Kia recalls 2015-2018 Sedona models with power sliding doors that may not auto-reverse when closing, increasing injury risk. Owners must contact Kia for free software update.
KiaMay 23, 2018 - Use cautionVehicle
KIA FORTE (2013) recall — Air Bags
Kia recalls 2013 Forte vehicles with potential air bag failure during crashes. Owners must contact Kia for free repair to prevent injury risk.
KiaJan 6, 2018 - Use cautionVehicle
KIA NIRO HYBRID (2017) recall — Steering
Kia recalls 2017 Niro hybrids with potential loss of power steering assist, increasing crash risk at low speeds. Owners must have motor replaced free by dealers.
KiaOct 3, 2017 - Use cautionVehicle
KIA SOUL (2016) recall — Steering
Kia recalls 2014-2016 Soul vehicles with potential pinion gear separation causing loss of steering. Owners must have steering gear inspected or replaced free by dealers.
KiaSep 29, 2017 - Use cautionVehicle
KIA SORENTO (2017) recall — Engine And Engine Cooling
Kia is recalling 2017 Sorento vehicles with 3.3L engines due to potential crankshaft failure causing engine stalling and fire risk. Owners must have crankshaft inspected and engine subassembly replaced if needed.
KiaSep 21, 2017 - Use cautionVehicle
KIA SORENTO (2018) recall — Air Bags
Kia is recalling 2018 Sorento vehicles with side curtain air bags that may detach during deployment, posing injury risks. Owners should contact Kia for free replacement.
KiaAug 12, 2017 - Use cautionVehicle
KIA OPTIMA (2016) recall — Air Bags
Kia recalls one 2016 Optima vehicle due to potential air bag not inflating fully in crashes, increasing injury risk. Owners should contact Kia customer service for remedy.
KiaJun 1, 2017 - Use cautionVehicle
KIA SORENTO (2014) recall — Engine And Engine Cooling
Kia is recalling 2014 Sorentos with potential engine seizing due to bearing wear. Owners must have engine inspected by dealers for free. Recall started June 20, 2017.
KiaMar 31, 2017 - Use cautionVehicle
KIA CADENZA (2017) recall — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Kia recalls 2017 Cadenza vehicles with potential brake vacuum hose kinks that could reduce braking performance and increase crash risk. Owners should contact Kia for free brake inspection.
KiaMar 16, 2017
What people reported about Kia Motors America
2,854 on recordComplaints and injury reports the public filed with federal agencies, linked to Kia Motors America’s recalls — unedited excerpts.
- Owner complaint · NHTSAAug 4, 2026
Digital instrument cluster disappears upon startup of vehicle. Happened today August 4, 2026. When the digital instrument cluster disappears, the gas cap is also unable to be opened. Getting out of the vehicle and locking the vehicle and then getting back in a…
- Owner complaint · NHTSAJul 31, 2026
Wiring harness has melted at the HVAC connection point.
- Owner complaint · NHTSAJul 29, 2026
While driving this vehicle in route to Philadelphia airport JFK, i experienced a total malfunction of the instrument cluster. All of the warning lights continued to go on and off and were illuminating on the cluster non stop along with a audible chiming, all …
- 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…
- Owner complaint · NHTSAJul 28, 2026
My 2021 Kia Telluride (60,500 miles) experienced failure of the panoramic sunroof wind deflector arm/mechanism. The broken component is available for inspection. The failure prevents the sunroof system from operating properly and may result in improper sealing…
- Owner complaint · NHTSAJul 27, 2026
The Telluride was parked in my driveway on a hill. When the car was started by pushing the ignition all of the lights on the dash panel started flashing. The car was shifted into reverse to back down the driveway however the brakes didn’t work. We captured thi…
- Owner complaint · NHTSAJul 26, 2026
Opened the sunroof wind deflector broke tracks broke will not close
- Owner complaint · NHTSAJul 24, 2026
The contact owns a 2021 Kia Telluride. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V430000 (Seats). The contact was concerned about a vehicle fire. The local dealer was contacted, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired due to parts bei…
Kia Motors America recall questions
How many recalls has Kia Motors America had?
78 recalls from Kia Motors America are on record with U.S. safety agencies, from 2014–2022.
What is the most recent Kia Motors America recall?
KIA EV6 (2022) recall — Parking Brake, dated Nov 5, 2022. Every Kia Motors America recall is listed on this page, newest first.
What should I do if I have a recalled Kia Motors America 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 Motors America recalls?
Sign up for free email alerts on GovInfoNow — we check official CPSC, FDA, USDA and NHTSA data every day and email you only when a recall matches what you follow.