Kia recalls certain 2016 Sorento vehicles with faulty transmission shift lever that can cause rollaway. Dealers will replace parts free. Notification mailed October 7, 2022.
A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of a crash and injury.
Kia is recalling certain 2016 Sorento vehicles that may have faulty transmission shift lever components. This can allow the vehicle to roll away, increasing crash and injury risk. Owners should contact Kia customer service for free repairs. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1227193-kia-2016-sorento-recall-risk-of-vehicle-rollaway.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1227193-kia-2016-sorento-recall-risk-of-vehicle-rollaway · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #22V612000
“Kia 2016 Sorento Recall: Risk of Vehicle Rollaway.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1227193-kia-2016-sorento-recall-risk-of-vehicle-rollaway. Based on NHTSA recall 22V612000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=22V612000).
The shift lever may not lock properly, allowing the vehicle to roll away. This increases the risk of crashing into objects or other vehicles, potentially causing injury.
Owners of 2016 Kia Sorento vehicles with faulty shift lever components are affected. Drivers who park on slopes or in areas where rollaway could cause injury are at higher risk.
Check if your 2016 Sorento has a notification letter mailed October 7, 2022. The recall applies to vehicles with faulty automatic transmission shift lever assembly components.
Call 1-800-333-4542 to schedule a free inspection and repair at a dealer.
Dealers will replace the faulty shift lever assembly components at no cost.
Dealers will inspect and replace the automatic transmission shift lever assembly components, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 7, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC246.
The shift lever may not lock properly, allowing the vehicle to roll away and increasing crash risk.
Check for a notification letter mailed October 7, 2022. The recall applies to 2016 Sorento vehicles with faulty shift lever components.
Contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542 to schedule a free repair at a dealer.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Kia to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 22V612000 — Kia Kia Hello, I own a Kia that is covered by recall 22V612000 from Kia. The official recall notice states: Dealers will inspect and replace the automatic transmission shift lever assembly components, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 7, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC246. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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