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16V-862

Nov 30

Kia

Affected vehicles are equipped with an accessory trailer hitch wiring harness that, due to a malfunction of the tow hitch module, may result in…

Electrical system

10,212

Part replacement

16V-770

Oct 24

Kia

Driver's seatback frame may have been produced with inadequate weld joints and, as a result, the seatback may not function as designed in the…

Seats

1,408

Part replacement

16V-705

Oct 3

Kia

Right front axle driveshaft may crack and fail

Powertrain

12,214

Part replacement

16V-480

Jun 29

Kia

Component of the rear suspension may not be properly welded

Suspension

7,901

Part replacement

16V-231

Apr 21

Kia

In these vehicles, a chemical enhancer required for the for the second stage deployment of the driver's frontal air bag was not loaded, resulting…

Airbags

Part replacement

16V-210

Apr 12

Kia

In the affected vehicles, when using the multi-function light switch in "AUTO" mode, electrical resistance may build in the switch and result in…

Lighting

3,099

Part replacement

Campaign 16V-862

Affected vehicles are equipped with an accessory trailer hitch wiring harness that, due to a malfunction of the tow hitch module, may result in…

Manufacturer: Kia
Filed: November 30, 2016
Component: Electrical system
Vehicles affected: 10,212
Remedy: Part replacement
Recall type: Vehicle

Defect summary

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Sorento vehicles manufactured October 27, 2014, to August 25, 2016, and 2017 Sportage vehicles manufactured December 10, 2015, to August 26, 2016. The affected vehicles are equipped with an accessory trailer hitch wiring harness that, due to a malfunction of the tow hitch module, may result in the trailer brake lights being constantly illuminated. 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."

Consequence

If the trailer brake lights stay illuminated while being used, other drivers may be confused, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the trailer tow hitch harness, free of charge. The recall began January 18, 2017. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC142.

Affected models

KIA Sorento 2016 to 2017 KIA Sportage 2017

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