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Matching campaigns by monthJan 2022 to Dec 2022

Jan 2022Jul 2022Dec

Peak month3March 2022

22V-906

Dec 8

Kia

Due to a manufacturing error, the front left steering knuckle may crack, which can result in a loss of steering control

Steering

939

Part replacement

22V-899

Dec 6

Kia

Electric Power Control Unit (EPCU) may have been improperly sealed and may leak coolant internally

Electrical system

872

Part replacement

22V-878

Nov 28

Kia

Side curtain air bags may have been twisted during installation

Airbags

76,918

Repair or modification

22V-836

Nov 11

Kia

Main Relay within the Power Relay Assembly (PRA) may have inadequate connections between its contacts, causing increased electrical resistance,…

Hybrid and electric propulsion

27,030

Part replacement

22V-760

Oct 11

Kia

Vehicle's "fail-safe" limited-mobility drive mode may be impaired, when prompted by a transmission oil pump malfunction, which can result in a…

Powertrain

69,038

Software update

22V-703

Sep 19

Kia

Debris and moisture accumulation on the tow hitch harness module printed circuit board (PCB) may cause an electrical short, which can result in a fire

Trailer hitches

70,887

Part replacement

22V-651

Aug 29

Kia

Alternator battery positive terminal nut may loosen, which can result in an engine stall or an electrical surge

Electrical system

19,701

Repair or modification

22V-626

Aug 15

Kia

Debris and moisture accumulation on the tow hitch harness module printed circuit board (PCB) may cause an electrical short, which can result in a fire

Trailer hitches

36,417

Part replacement

22V-612

Aug 10

Kia

Vehicles may have been manufactured with faulty automatic transmission shift lever assembly components, preventing the shift lever from locking,…

Powertrain

28,065

Part replacement

22V-509

Jul 19

Kia

Vehicles may be equipped with an incorrect spare tire which, when installed, can impair the anti-lock braking system (ABS) and the traction…

Tires

Part replacement

Campaign 22V-509

Vehicles may be equipped with an incorrect spare tire which, when installed, can impair the anti-lock braking system (ABS) and the traction…

Manufacturer: Kia
Filed: July 19, 2022
Component: Tires
Vehicles affected: 8
Remedy: Part replacement
Recall type: Vehicle

Defect summary

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2022 Sorento and Telluride vehicles. The vehicles may be equipped with an incorrect spare tire which, when installed, can impair the anti-lock braking system (ABS) and the traction control system (TCS). As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

Consequence

Impaired anti-lock braking or traction control systems can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the spare tire, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 27, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC244.

Affected models

KIA Sorento 2022 KIA Telluride 2022

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