Kia America, Inc.: Safety Recalls in 2017
Updated on March 19, 2026.
There were 8 safety recalls made by Kia America, Inc. in 2017. See the details of the recalls below.
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Data Source: NHTSA.
December 8, 2017
(Campaign #: SC159)
Inflator Component may Detach During Deployment
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2018 Kia Sorento vehicles. The side curtain air bags on these vehicles have a component that may detach during deployment of the inflatable curtain air bag.
NHTSA ID: 17V784000
Component: AIR BAGS
# of Units Affected: 2,014
Consequence Summary:
If the component detaches during deployment, it may enter the passenger compartment and be a projectile within the vehicle cabin, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver and passenger side curtain air bags, free of charge. The recall began on December 18, 2017. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC159.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 95.03
December 1, 2017
(Campaign #: SC158)
Brake Pedal Stopper may Deteriorate
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2012-2014 Forte and Forte Koup vehicles. The brake pedal stopper pad can deteriorate allowing the brake light switch plunger to remain extended when the brake pedal is released. This will allow the brake lights to remain illuminated continuously. It can also allow the shift lever to be moved without depressing the brake pedal, or activate the engine management brake pedal override feature.
NHTSA ID: 17V773000
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
# of Units Affected: 134,366
Consequence Summary:
If the brake light switch plunger does not retract as it should when the brake pedal is not being pressed, the brake lights may stay illuminated preventing accurate communication to following vehicles that the vehicle is slowing or stopping. Additionally, if the brake switch plunger is not retracted, then the transmission can be shifted out of PARK without depressing the brake pedal. Either condition increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake pedal stopper pad, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 30, 2018. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC158.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 51.56
September 29, 2017
(Campaign #: SC155)
Steering Gear May Separate
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Soul and Soul EV vehicles. The pinion plug may allow the pinion gear to separate from the steering gear assembly.
NHTSA ID: 17V608000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 342,381
Consequence Summary:
If the pinion gear separates, steering will be lost, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and secure the pinion plug or replace the steering gear assembly, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 16, 2017. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC155. Note: This recall supersedes campaigns 14V-332 and 15V-736. Vehicles previously remedied under those numbers are being recalled again under this campaign.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 66.16
September 21, 2017
(Campaign #: SC153)
Improperly Heat Treated Crankshaft May Cause Stall
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017 Sorento vehicles equipped with 3.3L engines. The engine crankshaft may have been improperly heat treated and may fail.
NHTSA ID: 17V586000
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
# of Units Affected: 62
Consequence Summary:
If the crankshaft fails, the engine will stall, increasing the risk of a crash. A failed crankshaft also increases the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action:
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the crankshaft, and, as necessary, replace the engine sub assembly, free of charge. The recall began November 6, 2017. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC153.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 87.1
March 31, 2017
(Campaign #: SC147)
Bearing Wear may result in Engine Seizure
Kia Motor Company (Kia) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Optima, 2012-2014 Sorento and 2011-2013 Sportage vehicles. Machining errors during the engine manufacturing process may cause premature bearing wear within the engine.
NHTSA ID: 17V224000
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
# of Units Affected: 618,160
Consequence Summary:
Bearing wear may result in the engine seizing, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine assembly, and replace the engine if necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 20, 2017. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC147.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 67.5
March 16, 2017
(Campaign #: SC146)
Brake Vacuum Hose may Kink
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017 Cadenza vehicles. The brake vacuum hose on the affected vehicles may kink, reducing braking performance.
NHTSA ID: 17V190000
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
# of Units Affected: 47
Consequence Summary:
Reduced braking performance can lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake vacuum hose, replacing it as necessary, free charge. The recall began on April 17, 2017. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC146.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 95.74
March 10, 2017
(Campaign #: SC145)
Loss of Electric Power Steering Assist
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017 Niro vehicles. The affected vehicles may have a damaged Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) connector resulting in a loss of electric power steering assistance.
NHTSA ID: 17V159000
Component: STEERING
# of Units Affected: 135
Consequence Summary:
Loss of power steering assist would require higher steering effort, especially at lower speeds, which may increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the MDPS motor, free of charge. The recall began April 3, 2017. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC145.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 88.64
January 6, 2017
(Campaign #: SC143)
Driver Air Bag may not Fully Inflate
Kia Motors America (Kia) has recalled one 2016 Optima vehicle. In this vehicle, the end seal for the driver's frontal air bag inflator may not have been properly installed, possibly resulting in reduced inflation of the frontal air bag in the event of a crash.
NHTSA ID: 17V007000
Component: AIR BAGS
# of Units Affected: 1
Consequence Summary:
In the event of a crash, an air bag that does not inflate fully increases the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
The affected vehicle was remedied on January 10, 2017. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC143.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100
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