Kia America, Inc.: Safety Recalls in 2015
Updated on March 19, 2026.
There were 6 safety recalls made by Kia America, Inc. in 2015. See the details of the recalls below.
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Data Source: NHTSA.
October 6, 2015
(Campaign #: SC124)
Brake-Shift Interlock Mechanism Can Chip or Crack
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Kia Sorento vehicles manufactured October 19, 2009, to January 31, 2013. In the affected vehicles, if excessive force is applied to the gear shift lever, the brake-shift interlock mechanism may chip or crack allowing the transmission being able to be shifted out of "Park" without the brakes being depressed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection."
NHTSA ID: 15V626000
Component: POWER TRAIN
# of Units Affected: 377,062
Consequence Summary:
Without requiring the brake to be pressed, the vehicle may be unintentionally shifted out of Park, allowing it to roll, which may result in a crash.
Corrective Action:
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake-shift interlock mechanism, free of charge. The recall began on November 9, 2015. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC124.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 69.26
July 14, 2015
(Campaign #: SC123)
Front Passenger Seat Belt may not Latch
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2016 Kia Sorento vehicles manufactured October 23, 2014, to December 10, 2014. The affected vehicles have a front passenger seat belt whose buckle latch assembly may prevent the front passenger from fastening the seat belt.
NHTSA ID: 15V446000
Component: SEAT BELTS
# of Units Affected: 2,587
Consequence Summary:
If the front passenger seat belt cannot be latched, an occupant sitting in the front passenger seat has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger seat belt buckle cover, free of charge. The recall began on August 18, 2015. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC123.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 84.11
June 9, 2015
(Campaign #: SC121)
Intermittent Failure of the Brake Light Switch
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2011 Sportage vehicles manufactured March 7, 2011, to June 8, 2011. In the affected vehicles, the brake light switch may intermittently fail.
NHTSA ID: 15V360000
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
# of Units Affected: 7,722
Consequence Summary:
Whenever the brake switch is not working, the brake lights will not illuminate, reducing the ability to warn other motorists of the driver's intentions of stopping, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake light switch, free of charge. The recall began on July 7, 2015. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC121.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 72.11
March 2, 2015
(Campaign #: SC116)
Accelerator Pedal may Fracture
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Soul and Soul electric vehicles manufactured July 21, 2013, to January 8, 2015. A section of the accelerator pedal may bend and fracture.
NHTSA ID: 15V123000
Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
# of Units Affected: 208,858
Consequence Summary:
If the vehicle has a bent or broken accelerator pedal, the driver may have difficulty accelerating the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will add a supporting rubber underneath the pedal stopper, free of charge. The recall began on March 24, 2015. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC116.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 85.03
February 13, 2015
(Campaign #: SC115)
Vehicle may not be able to Accelerate
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2016 Sorento vehicles manufactured October 27, 2014, to January 29, 2015. Due to an improperly soldered component in the accelerator pedal assembly, the driver may not be able to accelerate the vehicle.
NHTSA ID: 15V089000
Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
# of Units Affected: 12,361
Consequence Summary:
If the vehicle is unable to be accelerated, there is an increased risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the accelerator assembly, free of charge. The recall began on February 19, 2015. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC115.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 97.16
January 16, 2015
(Campaign #: SC113)
Cooling Fan Resistor May Melt
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2014 Kia Forte vehicles manufactured December 5, 2012, to April 17, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the cooling fan resistor may overheat and melt.
NHTSA ID: 15V015000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 86,880
Consequence Summary:
If the cooling fan resistor overheats and melts, there is an increased risk of a vehicle fire.
Corrective Action:
Kia will notify owners, and for vehicles produced from December 5, 2012 to January 27, 2014, dealers will replace the cooling fan resistor and multi-fuse unit. For vehicles produced from January 28, 2014 to April 17, 2014, dealers will replace the multi-fuse unit only. Owners of vehicles with a 1.8L engine will also have the engine control unit software updated. The recall began on February 20, 2015. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC113.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 74.91
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