Total Recall Campaigns
2
Recorded by NHTSA
Recall Status
Active Campaigns
Federal Safety Compliance
Remedy Cost to Owner
$0 (Free)
Mandated under US Federal Law
NHTSA HotLine
1-888-327-4236
Official Safety Hotline (TTY: 711)

Official Safety Recall Campaigns (2)

Complete campaign documentation including safety risk, affected component, and official remedy

NHTSA Campaign #21V164000 Active Recall
Affected Component: AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE
NHTSA Report Received: 11/03/2021
Defect Description: Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2021 Telluride, K5, and Forte vehicles. The Occupant Classification and Detection System (OCS/ODS) unit may not detect the presence of a child restraint system in the front passenger seat. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Safety Risk / Consequence: In the event of a crash, deployment of the front passenger air bag, with a child in that seat, can increase the risk of injury to the child.
Free Authorized Remedy: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the OCS/ODS unit, free of charge. The recall began March 18, 2021. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC207.
Manufacturer Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
NHTSA Campaign #22V304000 Active Recall
Affected Component: STEERING:COLUMN
NHTSA Report Received: 05/05/2022
Defect Description: Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Rio and Forte vehicles. A bolt in the steering column may not be secured properly, which can cause the steering column to detach from the steering rack and result in a loss of steering control.
Safety Risk / Consequence: Loss of steering control can increase the risk of a crash.
Free Authorized Remedy: Dealers will tighten the lower steering column u-joint retention bolt, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 27, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall SC235.
Manufacturer Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
How to Check Your Vehicle VIN: Safety recalls are issued by campaign and apply to specific build dates and Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs). If your vehicle is subject to a safety recall, authorized franchise dealers are required by United States Federal Law to inspect and repair the defect free of charge to the vehicle owner.

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