Kia America, Inc.: Safety Recalls in 2020
Updated on March 19, 2026.
There were 12 safety recalls made by Kia America, Inc. in 2020. See the details of the recalls below.
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Data Source: NHTSA.
December 2, 2020
(Campaign #: SC200)
Engine Damage May Cause Fire
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2012-2013 Sorento, 2012-2015 Forte and Forte Koup, 2011-2013 Optima Hybrid, 2014-2015 Soul, and 2012 Sportage vehicles. An engine compartment fire can occur while driving.
NHTSA ID: 20V750000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 294,756
Consequence Summary:
An engine compartment fire increases the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine compartment for fuel and/or engine oil leaks, perform an engine test and make any repairs, including engine replacement, as necessary, free of charge. In addition, Kia dealers will update the Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS) software, free of charge. The recall began January 27, 2021. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC200.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 72.53
September 16, 2020
(Campaign #: SC198)
Insufficient Fuel Supply
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Stinger vehicles. The fuel pump's jet nozzle may have a plastic burr remaining from the manufacturing process, possibly causing a blocked nozzle and an insufficient fuel supply to the engine.
NHTSA ID: 20V560000
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
# of Units Affected: 635
Consequence Summary:
Insufficient fuel supply to the engine can result in a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel pump and replace the jet nozzle housing assembly, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 29, 2020. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC198.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 97.01
August 27, 2020
(Campaign #: SC197)
Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit May Short
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Optima and 2014-2015 Sorento vehicles. Brake fluid may leak inside the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU), possibly resulting in an electrical short.
NHTSA ID: 20V519000
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
# of Units Affected: 440,370
Consequence Summary:
If the HECU short circuits, there is an increased risk of an engine compartment fire.
Corrective Action:
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the HECU for leaking brake fluid and replace the HECU if necessary, free of charge. Owners are advised to park outside and away from other vehicles and structures until the recall repair is completed. The recall began October 20, 2020. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC197.
Park Outside Advisory: Yes
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 44.98
August 27, 2020
(Campaign #: SC196)
ABS Unit may cause Fire
Kia Motors America (Kia) recalled certain 2019 Stinger vehicles equipped with 3.3L T-GDI engines on August 27, 2020. On December 30, 2020, Kia expanded the recall population and added certain 2018-2021 Stinger vehicles. While driving, an engine compartment fire may occur in the area where the Anti-lock Brake Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) is located.
NHTSA ID: 20V518000
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
# of Units Affected: 28,200
Consequence Summary:
An engine compartment fire can increase the risk of injury or crash.
Corrective Action:
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will install a new fuse kit in the electrical junction box, free of charge. Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures as a precaution until the recall repair is complete. The recall began November 30, 2020. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC196.
Park Outside Advisory: Yes
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 91.25
August 5, 2020
(Campaign #: SC195)
Left Front Axle Driveshaft May Break
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2019 Forte vehicles. The left front axle driveshaft may not have been heat-treated, which can cause it to break.
NHTSA ID: 20V459000
Component: POWER TRAIN
# of Units Affected: 834
Consequence Summary:
A broken driveshaft can result in a sudden loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the left front axle driveshaft for a heat treatment verification code, and replace it if the code is missing, free of charge. The recall began September 2, 2020. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC195.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 80.18
July 28, 2020
(Campaign #: SC194)
Inoperative Trailer Brake Lights/FMVSS 108
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2020 Telluride vehicles equipped with Smart Cruise Control (SCC). When a trailer is connected to the vehicle, the trailer brake lights will not illuminate when the SCC applies the brakes. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
NHTSA ID: 20V436000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 86,921
Consequence Summary:
Inoperative trailer brake lights can fail to warn other drivers that the vehicle is slowing, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional wire harness to the main fuse box to signal the trailer brake lights, free of charge. The recall began September 10, 2020. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC194.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 92.78
July 22, 2020
(Campaign #: SC193)
Potential Loss of Steering Control
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2020 Stinger vehicles equipped with a 2.0L Turbo-GDI engine. A component within the Rack Mounted Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) Assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, possibly resulting in the steering locking or becoming difficult while driving.
NHTSA ID: 20V422000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 104
Consequence Summary:
A loss of steering control can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the MDPS Assembly, free of charge. The recall began August 28, 2020. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC193.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 97.09
July 8, 2020
(Campaign #: SC192)
Alternator Terminal Nut May Loosen
Kia Motors America (KIA) is recalling certain 2020 Sedona vehicles. The battery positive (B+) terminal nut on the alternator may not have been tightened properly during assembly, possibly causing it to loosen over time.
NHTSA ID: 20V399000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 5,385
Consequence Summary:
If the alternator B+ terminal nut loosens, electrical arcing may result, increasing the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action:
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the alternator B+ terminal nut, tightening it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began August 14, 2020. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC192.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 86.17
July 2, 2020
(Campaign #: SC191)
Unintended Movement Due to Damaged Park Mechanism
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Kia Soul Electric Vehicle (EV) vehicles. The parking mechanism may become damaged if the driver moves the gear shift lever into Park 'P' before the vehicle comes to a complete stop. If the parking mechanism is damaged, unintended vehicle movement may occur when the gear shift lever is in the Park 'P' position and the parking brake is not applied.
NHTSA ID: 20V389000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 3,714
Consequence Summary:
Unintended vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will update the electronic control unit software, free of charge. The recall began August 7, 2020. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC191.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 71.94
February 21, 2020
(Campaign #: SC187)
Low Pressure Fuel Hose May Crack and Leak
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2013-2014 Optima vehicles equipped with 2.4L Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) or 2.0L GDI Turbo engines. The low pressure fuel hose may deteriorate and crack over time due to heat generated within the engine compartment.
NHTSA ID: 20V100000
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
# of Units Affected: 141,774
Consequence Summary:
If the fuel hose cracks, a fuel leak can occur, increasing the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action:
Kia will notify Owners, and Dealers will inspect the low pressure fuel hose for damage or leaking, replacing it as necessary. If no damage or leaking is found, a heat-protective tape will be installed. Repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began June 12, 2020. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC187.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 75.97
February 21, 2020
(Campaign #: SC188)
Fuel Rail May Crack and Cause Fire
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2011-2012 Sedona vehicles. The fuel rail may crack from exposure to heat generated within the engine compartment, resulting in a fuel leak.
NHTSA ID: 20V101000
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
# of Units Affected: 51,465
Consequence Summary:
A fuel leak increases the risk of fire.
Corrective Action:
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel rail, free of charge. The recall began June 16, 2020. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC188.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 52.95
February 14, 2020
(Campaign #: SC186)
ABS Module May Short Circuit
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2006-2010 Sedona and 2007-2009 Sorento vehicles. Moisture may enter the Anti-lock Brake (ABS) Module and result in an electrical short.
NHTSA ID: 20V088000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 228,829
Consequence Summary:
An electrical short within the ABS Module may cause an engine compartment fire, even when the vehicle is turned off, increasing the risk of an injury.
Corrective Action:
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will install a relay in the main junction box to prevent power from being directed to the HECU when the vehicle's ignition switch is turned off, free of charge. The recall began June 5, 2020. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC186.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 31.61
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