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.
Impaired anti-lock braking or traction control systems can increase the risk of a crash.
Kia is recalling certain 2022 Sorento vehicles that may have a spare tire installed incorrectly. This can impair the anti-lock braking and traction control systems, potentially increasing crash risk. Affected owners should have the spare tire inspected and replaced by a dealer at no cost.
The incorrect spare tire can impair the anti-lock braking system (ABS) and traction control system (TCS). This means the vehicle may not respond properly to sudden stops or slippery conditions, increasing crash risk.
Owners of 2022 Kia Sorento vehicles with incorrect spare tires are affected. Drivers using these vehicles with impaired braking systems face higher crash risk.
Check if your 2022 Sorento has a spare tire that was installed incorrectly. The recall covers vehicles that do not comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 110 for tire selection.
Have a dealer inspect and replace the spare tire if necessary, as part of the free recall service.
Dealers will inspect and replace the spare tire, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 27, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC244.
The spare tire may be installed incorrectly, impairing the anti-lock braking and traction control systems, which increases crash risk.
Your 2022 Sorento may be affected if it has a spare tire installed incorrectly, as indicated by non-compliance with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 110.
Contact a Kia dealer to have the spare tire inspected and replaced at no cost, as part of the recall service.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Kia to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 22V509000 — Kia Kia Hello, I own a Kia that is covered by recall 22V509000 from Kia. The official recall notice states: Dealers will inspect and replace the spare tire, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 27, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC244. 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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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
