Kia America, Inc.: Safety Recalls in 2019
Updated on March 19, 2026.
There were 6 safety recalls made by Kia America, Inc. in 2019. See the details of the recalls below.
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Data Source: NHTSA.
August 13, 2019
(Campaign #: SC181)
Incorrect Seat Belt Assemblies Installed/FMVSS 208
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2020 Telluride vehicles. The seat belt assemblies in the front passenger, second, and/or third row seats may not tightly secure a child restraint system in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
NHTSA ID: 19V594000
Component: SEAT BELTS
# of Units Affected: 30,168
Consequence Summary:
If a child seat is not properly secured, there is an increased risk of injury to the occupant in a crash.
Corrective Action:
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and replace any incorrect seat belt assemblies. The repair will also include replacing the driver's seat belt which has a non-U.S. specified label, with a U.S. specification seat belt. The repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began August 30, 2019. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC181.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 93.05
July 19, 2019
(Campaign #: SC179)
Collision-Avoidance Assist may not Engage
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2019 Optima vehicles equipped with Gamma 1.6L Turbo-GDI or Theta II 2.0L Turbo-GDI engines. A software error in the Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) system may cause the braking assist function to not engage when a stationary vehicle is detected.
NHTSA ID: 19V539000
Component: FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
# of Units Affected: 11,423
Consequence Summary:
Improper intervention of the Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will update the FCA software, free of charge. The recall began August 27, 2019. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC179.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 86.95
March 18, 2019
(Campaign #: SC177)
Seatbelt Buckle may be Improperly Installed
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2019 Sedona vehicles equipped with an 8-passenger seat arrangement. The seat belt buckle for the second-row middle seat may have been improperly installed on the wrong side of the seat, preventing the proper use of the 3-point seat belt. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
NHTSA ID: 19V207000
Component: SEAT BELTS
# of Units Affected: 197
Consequence Summary:
A seat belt that cannot be properly used increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Kia has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the seat belt installation, and reinstall the seat belt buckle to the correct side if necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 8, 2019. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia 's number for this recall is SC177.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 85.2
February 22, 2019
(Campaign #: SC176)
Overheated Catalytic Converter May Damage Engine
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2012-2016 Kia Soul vehicles equipped with 1.6L Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) engines. High exhaust gas temperatures may damage the catalytic converter, possibly resulting in abnormal engine combustion and damage to one or more of the engine's pistons and possible piston connecting rod failure.
NHTSA ID: 19V120000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 378,967
Consequence Summary:
Piston damage may result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash. A broken connecting rod may puncture the engine block allowing engine oil to escape. The leaking oil may contact the exhaust, increasing the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action:
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will upgrade the Catalytic Overheating Protection Engine Control Unit logic to prevent overheating of the catalytic converter. In addition, the catalytic converter will also be replaced if it has been damaged. Depending on the extent of any damage, the engine may also be replaced, free of charge. The recall began April 17, 2019. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC176.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 63.28
February 19, 2019
(Campaign #: SC175)
Occupant Detection System Wire Harness May Break
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Sedona vehicles equipped with manually-adjusted front passenger seats. Over time, the Occupant Detection System (ODS) wiring harness located underneath the front passenger seat may break from the seat being occupied.
NHTSA ID: 19V109000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 94,389
Consequence Summary:
If a child is in a child seat in the front seat, a broken ODS wiring harness will not prevent the front passenger air bag from deploying in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury to the child.
Corrective Action:
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will remove the wire harness clip to prevent the wiring harness from breaking. If the harness is found damaged, the front passenger seat cushion will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began March 19, 2019. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC175.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 59.25
February 15, 2019
(Campaign #: SC174)
Engine Oil Leak May Cause Stall or Fire
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2011-2012 Kia Sportage vehicles. The engine oil pan may leak and, if not addressed, the loss of oil may result in engine damage.
NHTSA ID: 19V101000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 32,296
Consequence Summary:
A damaged engine can increase the risk of a fire or it can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Kia has notified owners, and dealers will replace the oil pressure switch with an improved one, free of charge. In addition, dealers will inspect the oil pan for any oil leaks, replacing it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began July 3, 2019. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC174.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 39.15
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