Kia America, Inc.: Safety Recalls in 2023
Updated on March 19, 2026.
There were 21 safety recalls made by Kia America, Inc. in 2023. See the details of the recalls below.
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Data Source: NHTSA.
December 22, 2023
(Campaign #: SC289)
Side Curtain Air Bags May Deploy Unexpectedly
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Soul and 2024 Seltos vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the side curtain air bags may deploy unexpectedly.
NHTSA ID: 23V830000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 2,967
Consequence Summary:
An air bag that deploys unexpectedly can increase the risk of injury or crash.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will inspect and replace both side curtain air bag modules as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 31, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC289.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 78.22
December 21, 2023
(Campaign #: SC291)
Engine Compartment Fire
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2011 Sorento vehicles. An engine compartment fire can occur while driving.
NHTSA ID: 23V877000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 79,812
Consequence Summary:
A fire increases the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will install Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS) software and replace the engine as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 9, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC291.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 18.8
October 26, 2023
(Campaign #: SC287)
Unintended Movement Due to Damaged Park Mechanism
Kia America, Inc. (KIA) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Soul EV vehicles. The parking mechanism may be damaged, which can result in unintended vehicle movement when the gear shift lever is in the Park 'P' position and the parking brake is not applied while the vehicle is powered on.
NHTSA ID: 23V724000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 6,262
Consequence Summary:
Unintended vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will update the electronic control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 21, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC287. This recall expands and replaces recall number 20V-389. Vehicles previously repaired under 20V-389 will need to have the new remedy completed.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 57.69
October 13, 2023
(Campaign #: SC286)
Headliner Plate Detachment
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Borrego vehicles. The headliner plates may not be secured properly, which can result in the plates detaching in the event of a side curtain air bag deployment.
NHTSA ID: 23V692000
Component: STRUCTURE
# of Units Affected: 22,768
Consequence Summary:
A headliner plate that detaches during a crash may strike an occupant, increasing their risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will secure the headliner plates, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 30, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC286.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 10.92
September 25, 2023
(Campaign #: SC284)
HECU May Cause Engine Compartment Fire
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2010-2019 Borrego, 2014-2016 Cadenza, 2010-2013 Forte, Forte Koup, Sportage, 2015-2018 K900, 2011-2015 Optima, 2011-2013 Optima Hybrid, Soul, 2012-2017 Rio, 2011-2014 Sorento, and 2010-2011 Rondo vehicles. The Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) may experience an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
NHTSA ID: 23V652000
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
# of Units Affected: 1,730,192
Consequence Summary:
An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the HECU fuse, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed November 14, 2023. Owner notification letters were mailed March 29, 2024 through June 18, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC284.
Park Outside Advisory: Yes
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 32.37
September 22, 2023
(Campaign #: SC283)
Front Lower Control Arm May Fail
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Forte vehicles. The right front lower control arm may have been improperly welded, which can cause it to fail.
NHTSA ID: 23V649000
Component: SUSPENSION
# of Units Affected: 3,866
Consequence Summary:
Front lower control arm failure can cause a sudden loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Dealers will replace the right front lower control arm, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 27, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC283.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: Yes
Completion Rate (%): 84.02
September 15, 2023
(Campaign #: SC282)
Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2019 Sorento vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, water may leak into the rearview camera, which can cause the rearview camera image not to appear on the display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
NHTSA ID: 23V639000
Component: BACK OVER PREVENTION
# of Units Affected: 83,667
Consequence Summary:
A rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will inspect the rearview camera and add additional water proofing to the camera harness, or replace the camera as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 8, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC282.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 47.95
September 13, 2023
(Campaign #: SC281)
Loss of Drive Power from Fuel Pump Failure
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Stinger vehicles. The fuel control valve plunger may stick inside the high pressure fuel pump, causing over-pressurization and loss of drive power.
NHTSA ID: 23V634000
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
# of Units Affected: 18,224
Consequence Summary:
A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will update the engine control unit software, inspect, and replace the fuel pump as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 18, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC281.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 72.23
August 31, 2023
(Campaign #: SC280)
Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Sorento, Sorento Hybrid, and Sorento Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) vehicles. The mounting clips for the rearview camera may break, which can cause the rearview camera image not to appear properly on the display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
NHTSA ID: 23V610000
Component: BACK OVER PREVENTION
# of Units Affected: 144,979
Consequence Summary:
A rearview camera that does not properly display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera housing, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 27, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC280.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 80.23
August 24, 2023
(Campaign #: SC278)
Trunk Emergency Release May Fail/FMVSS 401
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Rio, 2016-2018 Optima, 2017-2018 Optima Hybrid and Optima Plug-in Hybrid vehicles. The trunk latch base may crack, preventing the opening of the trunk from the inside. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 401, "Internal Trunk Release."
NHTSA ID: 23V594000
Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
# of Units Affected: 319,436
Consequence Summary:
A person inside the trunk compartment may become trapped, increasing their risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will replace the trunk latch base subassembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 19, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC278.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 41.43
August 15, 2023
(Campaign #: SC277)
Air Bag Warning Labels May Detach/FMVSS 208
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Sorento vehicles. The air bag warning labels on the driver and front passenger sun visors may detach. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
NHTSA ID: 23V579000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 50,517
Consequence Summary:
A detached air bag warning label will not warn occupants about the risks of air bag deployment, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will inspect and replace the driver and front passenger sun visors, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 10, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC277.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 84.62
July 31, 2023
(Campaign #: SC275)
Electric Oil Pump Assembly May Cause Fire
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Soul, Sportage, and 2023-2024 Seltos vehicles. The electronic controller for the Idle Stop & Go oil pump assembly may contain damaged electrical components that can cause the pump to overheat.
NHTSA ID: 23V531000
Component: POWER TRAIN
# of Units Affected: 39,765
Consequence Summary:
An electric oil pump assembly that overheats increases the risk of a vehicle fire.
Corrective Action:
Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will inspect and replace the electric oil pump controller, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 28, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC275.
Park Outside Advisory: Yes
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 83.1
July 31, 2023
(Campaign #: SC276)
Engine Compartment Fire
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2017-2022 Niro and 2018-2022 Niro Plug-in Hybrid vehicles. Fluid may leak into the printed circuit board inside the hydraulic clutch actuator, which can result in an engine compartment fire.
NHTSA ID: 23V534000
Component: POWER TRAIN
# of Units Affected: 121,411
Consequence Summary:
A fire increases the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will inspect and replace the hydraulic clutch actuator as necessary and install a new fuse, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 29, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC276.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 71.69
June 7, 2023
(Campaign #: SC272)
Loss of Power Brake Assist
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Sportage vehicles. The brake booster diaphragm may become misaligned and cause an internal vacuum leak, which can result in a loss of power brake assist.
NHTSA ID: 23V410000
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
# of Units Affected: 98,944
Consequence Summary:
A loss of power brake assist can extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will inspect and replace the brake booster as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 21, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC272.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 87.21
April 26, 2023
(Campaign #: SC270)
Blank LCD Display/FMVSS 101 & 138
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Sportage, Sportage Hybrid, Sportage Plug-in Hybrid, Niro Hybrid, Niro Plug-in Hybrid, Soul, and Telluride vehicles equipped with a digital instrument cluster containing a 4.2" LCD screen. The instrument cluster may fail to display any information when the vehicle is started. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 101, "Control and Displays," and 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."
NHTSA ID: 23V298000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 108,936
Consequence Summary:
A blank instrument cluster display will not show critical information, such as tire pressure, warning messages, and warning lights, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will update the instrument cluster software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 26, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC270.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 88.49
March 31, 2023
(Campaign #: SC266)
Power Sliding Door May Close on Occupant
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling all 2022 and certain 2023 Carnival vehicles. The auto-reverse feature for the power sliding doors (PSD) may not activate in all situations.
NHTSA ID: 23V236000
Component: STRUCTURE
# of Units Affected: 51,568
Consequence Summary:
A power sliding door that does not auto-reverse can close on an occupant, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will update the power sliding door control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 28, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC266.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 83.7
March 29, 2023
(Campaign #: SC267)
High-Voltage Battery Pack May Short-Circuit
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Soul EV vehicles equipped with an E400 battery. The high-voltage battery pack may experience an electrical short-circuit while driving.
NHTSA ID: 23V218000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 2,689
Consequence Summary:
A battery electrical short-circuit increases the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will update and/or replace the battery management system and software, as necessary, free of charge. The new software will illuminate the EV warning light, limit charging capacity, and reduce vehicle power if abnormal voltage is detected. If this occurs, the battery will be replaced, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 18, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC267.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 73.66
March 17, 2023
(Campaign #: SC265)
Tow Hitch Harness Fire While Parked or Driving
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Carnival vehicles equipped with a tow hitch harness installed as original equipment, or purchased as an accessory through a Kia dealership. Water accumulation on the tow hitch harness module printed circuit board (PCB) may cause an electrical short, which can result in a fire.
NHTSA ID: 23V179000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 3,555
Consequence Summary:
A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
Owners are advised to park their vehicles outside and away from structures until the remedy is completed. Dealers will inspect and verify whether the vehicle is equipped with a Genuine Kia accessory trailer tow hitch assembly. If equipped, dealers will install a new fuse and wire extension kit. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 16, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC265.
Park Outside Advisory: Yes
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 71.96
March 7, 2023
(Campaign #: SC263)
Side Curtain Air Bags May Not Deploy Properly
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2021-2023 K5 vehicles. The side curtain air bags may have been installed incorrectly, causing them not to deploy properly in the event of a crash.
NHTSA ID: 23V149000
Component: AIR BAGS
# of Units Affected: 188,912
Consequence Summary:
Air bags that do not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will inspect and reinstall the side curtain air bags, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 7, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC263.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 80.77
January 29, 2023
(Campaign #: SC262)
Second Row Side Air Bags May Not Deploy
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Telluride vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the wire harnesses for the second row seat side air bags may become damaged, causing them not to deploy in the event of a crash.
NHTSA ID: 23V035000
Component: AIR BAGS
# of Units Affected: 31,943
Consequence Summary:
Air bags that do not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will inspect and replace, or secure the air bag wire harnesses, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 28, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC262.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 94.96
January 25, 2023
(Campaign #: SC261)
Improperly Molded Fuel Tank May Leak
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2022 Sorento Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV) vehicles. The fuel tank may have been improperly molded, which can result in a fuel leak.
NHTSA ID: 23V027000
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
# of Units Affected: 34
Consequence Summary:
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action:
Deales will inspect and replace the fuel tank, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 22, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC261.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 91.18
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