Kia recalls
201 NHTSA recall campaigns filed since 2000 that affect Kia vehicles, newest first. Last verified Sep 13, 2026.
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- Aug 21, 2026Crash risk2025–2026 Kia EV9 — Air Bags
Kia America, Inc (Kia) is recalling certain 2025-2026 EV9 vehicles. Due to improper routing, the Occupant Detection System (ODS) may not deactivate the air bag when a child or child seat is in the front passenger seat. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
26V545000 · 21K units · Kia America, Inc.
- Jul 2, 2026Fire risk2022–2024 Kia EV6, 2024 Kia EV9 — Electrical System
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2022-2024 EV6 and 2024 EV9 vehicles. The high voltage battery cells may contain misaligned electrodes, which can lead to a fire while parked or driving.
26V431000 · 8 units · Kia America, Inc.
- Jul 2, 2026Fire risk2020–2024 Kia Telluride — Seats
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Telluride vehicles. The front power seat motor may overheat due to a stuck power seat slide knob or an improper recall 24V407 repair, which can result in a fire while parked or driving.
26V430000 · 463K units · Kia America, Inc.
- Jun 2, 2026Crash risk2027 Kia Telluride, 2027 Kia Telluride Hybrid — Seat Belts
Kia America, Inc (Kia) is recalling certain 2027 Telluride and Telluride Hybrid vehicles. The driver seat belt emergency locking retractor may lock, causing the seat belt strap not to extend. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."
26V356000 · 6K units · Kia America, Inc.
- Apr 10, 2026Fire risk2022–2026 Kia Carnival — Fuel System, Gasoline
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Carnival vehicles. Fuel may leak at the pipe connection between the fuel pipe and fuel rail.
26V232000 · 141K units · Kia America, Inc.
- Mar 20, 2026Crash risk2027 Kia Telluride Hybrid — Seats
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2027 Telluride Hybrid SX Prestige and X-Line SX Prestige vehicles equipped with the Executive Package. The second-row power seats may fail to detect a person. The seat may continue to move after contacting a person during powered seat functions, such as one-touch tilt-and-slide or automatic power fold-and-stow.
26V173000 · 568 units · Kia America, Inc.
- Mar 6, 2026Crash risk2026 Kia K4, 2027 Kia Telluride — Seat Belts
Kia America, Inc (Kia) is recalling certain 2027 Kia Telluride and 2026 Kia K4 vehicles. The rear center seat belt anchor buckle in the 2026 K4 and the third-row center seat belt anchor buckle in the 2027 Telluride may not latch properly.
26V135000 · 15K units · Kia America, Inc.
- Feb 23, 2026Crash risk2025 Kia Telluride — Seats
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2025 Telluride vehicles, equipped with power front seat(s). Due to a manufacturing error, the driver and passenger seat back frame assemblies may fail to properly restrain occupants in a crash.
26V105000 · 86K units · Kia America, Inc.
- Jan 26, 2026Crash risk2026 Kia Carnival, 2026 Kia Carnival Hybrid, 2026 Kia EV9 and 8 other models — Electrical System
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2025 Kia K4, 2025-2026 Sorento, Sorento Hybrid, Sorento Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV), 2026 Sportage, Sportage Hybrid, Sportage PHEV, K5, EV9, Carnival, and Carnival Hybrid vehicles. Due to a software error, the instrument panel display may fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 101, "Controls and Displays" and 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring System."
26V046000 · 43K units · Kia America, Inc.
- Dec 17, 2025Crash risk2024–2025 Kia Sportage, 2023–2025 Kia Sportage PHEV — Trailer Hitches
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Sportage Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) and 2024-2025 Sportage vehicles equipped with a 4.2" screen and a Genuine Kia tow hitch harness accessory. Due to a software error, the instrument panel screen may fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Controls and Displays."
25V874000 · 5K units · Kia America, Inc.
- Nov 17, 2025Fire risk2021–2024 Kia K5 — Fuel System, Gasoline
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2021-2024 K5 vehicles. A damaged check valve can allow air to enter the fuel tank, causing it to expand and contact hot exhaust components, melting the tank.
25V794000 · 251K units · Kia America, Inc.
- Oct 30, 2025Crash risk2026 Kia Sorento, 2025 Kia Telluride — Tires
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2025 Telluride and 2026 Sorento vehicles. The vehicles are 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."
25V745000 · 45 units · Kia America, Inc.
- Sep 25, 2025Fire risk2021–2023 Kia Sorento — Visibility
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Sorento vehicles. The heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) blower motor wiring harness may be inadequate, which can result in a fire.
25V649000 · 40K units · Kia America, Inc.
- Aug 25, 2025Crash risk2025 Kia K4, 2025 Kia Sorento — Engine and Engine Cooling
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2025 K4 and Sorento vehicles. The connecting rod bolts in the engine may have been improperly tightened, which can cause a loss of drive power.
25V548000 · 30 units · Kia America, Inc.
- Jul 28, 2025Crash risk2023–2025 Kia Telluride — Structure
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Telluride vehicles. The door belt molding trim can delaminate and detach from the vehicle.
25V494000 · 201K units · Kia America, Inc.
- Jul 28, 2025Crash risk2023–2025 Kia K5 — Structure
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2025 K5 vehicles. The left and right rear window trim pieces may loosen and detach.
25V493000 · 100K units · Kia America, Inc.
- Jun 20, 2025Crash risk2020–2022 Kia Niro EV — Back Over Prevention
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Niro EV vehicles. The circuit board for the rearview camera may become damaged and cause the rearview camera image not to display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
25V426000 · 11K units · Kia America, Inc.
- May 27, 2025Crash risk2025 Kia K5 — Exterior Lighting
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2025 K5 vehicles. A software error in the Power-net Domain Controller (PDC) may cause the parking lights to flicker. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
25V351000 · 82K units · Kia America, Inc.
- Feb 24, 2025Crash risk2025 Kia EV9 — Power Train
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2025 EV9 vehicles. The rear gear drive unit (GDU) motor shaft may have been improperly welded and become damaged, causing a loss of drive power.
25V115000 · 342 units · Kia America, Inc.
- Feb 17, 2025Fire risk2021–2023 Kia Seltos, 2021–2023 Kia Soul — Engine and Engine Cooling
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Seltos and Soul vehicles. The piston oil rings may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in engine damage.
25V099000 · 137K units · Kia America, Inc.
- Jan 17, 2025Crash risk2023–2025 Kia Niro, 2023–2025 Kia Niro EV, 2023–2025 Kia Niro PHEV — Seats
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Niro EV, Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV), and Hybrid vehicles. The floor wiring assembly beneath the front passenger seat may become damaged, which can prevent the front air bags and seat belts from deploying properly or cause an unintended side curtain air bag deployment.
25V024000 · 80K units · Kia America, Inc.
- Jan 13, 2025Crash risk2024–2025 Kia Sorento, 2025 Kia Sorento Hybrid, 2025 Kia Sorento PHEV — Electrical System
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Sorento, 2025 Sorento Hybrid, and 2025 Sorento Plug-In Hybrid vehicles. A software error in the Body Domain Control Unit (BDC) may cause a loss of low beam headlights and taillights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
25V006000 · 74K units · Kia America, Inc.
- Dec 20, 2024Crash risk2024–2025 Kia EV9 — Seats
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2024-2025 EV9 vehicles. The second- and third-row seat mounting bolts may be missing.
24V962000 · 23K units · Kia America, Inc.
- Dec 10, 2024Fire risk2025 Kia Sorento PHEV — Fuel System, Gasoline
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2025 Sorento Plug-In Hybrid vehicles. During a crash, the steering rack may damage the fuel line, which can result in a fuel leak.
24V920000 · 1K units · Kia America, Inc.
- Nov 18, 2024Crash risk2022–2024 Kia EV6 — Electrical System
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2022-2024 EV6 vehicles. The Integrated Charging Control Unit (ICCU) may become damaged and stop charging the 12-volt battery, which can result in a loss of drive power.
24V867000 · 63K units · Kia America, Inc.
- Oct 10, 2024Crash risk2024–2025 Kia EV9 — Electrical System
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2024-2025 EV9 vehicles. Due to a software error, the instrument panel screen may fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Controls and Displays."
24V757000 · 14K units · Kia America, Inc.
- Sep 17, 2024Crash risk2024 Kia EV9 — Parking Brake
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2024 EV9 vehicles. A software error may cause the remote smart parking assist feature, which allows the operator to remotely move the vehicle, to miscalculate stopping distances.
24V693000 · 12K units · Kia America, Inc.
- Jun 7, 2024Crash risk2024 Kia Sportage — Steering
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2024 Kia Sportage vehicles. The circuit board in the motor-driven power steering assembly may short circuit, resulting in a loss of power steering assist.
24V422000 · 1K units · Kia America, Inc.
- Jun 5, 2024Fire risk2020–2024 Kia Telluride — Seats
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Telluride vehicles. The front power seat motor may overheat due to a stuck power seat slide knob, which can result in a fire while parked or driving.
24V407000 · 463K units · Kia America, Inc.
- Jun 4, 2024Crash risk2024 Kia EV9 — Structure
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2024 EV9 vehicles. The headliner may not adequately protect passengers from impact in a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 201, "Occupant Protection In Interior Impact."
24V400000 · 2K units · Kia America, Inc.
- May 21, 2024Fire risk2022 Kia Niro EV — Electrical System
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2022 Niro EV vehicles. The high voltage battery safety plug may overheat and melt, which can cause a loss of drive power or fire.
24V358000 · 2K units · Kia America, Inc.
- May 14, 2024Crash risk2024 Kia EV9 — Seat Belts
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2024 EV9 vehicles. The front passenger seat belt retractor cover may not be secured properly, which can cause the front passenger seat belt automatic locking retractor (ALR) and emergency locking retractor (ELR) to not operate as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 208, "Occupant Crash Protection" and 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."
24V338000 · 4 units · Kia America, Inc.
- Apr 23, 2024Crash risk2024 Kia Sorento — Electrical System
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2024 Sorento vehicles. The motor driven power steering (MDPS) wiring harness may be incorrectly assembled, which can result in a loss of power steering assist.
24V287000 · 95 units · Kia America, Inc.
- Apr 16, 2024Crash risk2024 Kia EV9, 2023 Kia Niro EV — Power Train
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Niro EV and 2024 EV9 vehicles. The differential gear bolts in the gear drive unit may not be tightened properly, which can result in a loss of drive power or cause the differential to lock up.
24V271000 · 8 units · Kia America, Inc.
- Apr 1, 2024Crash risk2023 Kia Forte — Suspension
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.
24V244000 · 215 units · Kia America, Inc.
- Mar 20, 2024Crash risk2020–2024 Kia Telluride — Power Train
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Telluride vehicles. The intermediate shaft and right front driveshaft may not be fully engaged, which can result in vehicle roll away while in PARK.
24V214000 · 427K units · Kia America, Inc.
- Mar 14, 2024Crash risk2022–2024 Kia EV6 — Electrical System
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2022-2024 EV6 vehicles. The Integrated Charging Control Unit (ICCU) may become damaged and stop charging the 12-Volt battery, which can result in a loss of drive power.
24V200000 · 48K units · Kia America, Inc.
- Mar 1, 2024Fire risk2019–2020 Kia K900, 2018–2023 Kia Stinger — Engine and Engine Cooling
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2019-2020 K900, and 2018-2023 Stinger vehicles equipped with a 3.3-liter turbo gasoline direct injection engine. The left turbocharger oil feed pipe and hose assembly may deteriorate and leak oil.
24V169000 · 36K units · Kia America, Inc.
- Feb 26, 2024Crash risk2020 Kia Telluride — Exterior Lighting
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2020 Telluride vehicles. The high beam headlights may fail.
24V148000 · 35K units · Kia America, Inc.
- Feb 7, 2024Fire risk2024 Kia Telluride — Engine and Engine Cooling
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2024 Telluride vehicles. The engine valve springs may break while driving, which can result in a loss of drive power and possibly create a hole in the engine block.
24V077000 · 3K units · Kia America, Inc.
- Jan 31, 2024Crash risk2023 Kia EV6, 2023–2024 Kia Niro EV — Power Train
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Niro EV and 2023 EV6 vehicles. One of the drive shafts may have been improperly heat-treated, allowing it to break under load and resulting in a loss of drive power.
24V057000 · 1K units · Kia America, Inc.
- Jan 18, 2024Crash risk2022–2024 Kia Carnival, 2023–2024 Kia Sportage — Structure
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Sportage and 2022-2024 Carnival vehicles. The roof molding may loosen and detach.
24V025000 · 101K units · Kia America, Inc.
- Dec 22, 2023Crash risk2024 Kia Seltos, 2023 Kia Soul — Air Bags
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.
23V830000 · 3K units · Kia America, Inc.
- Dec 21, 2023Fire risk2011 Kia Sorento — Engine
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2011 Sorento vehicles. An engine compartment fire can occur while driving.
23V877000 · 80K units · Kia America, Inc.
- Oct 26, 2023Crash risk2015–2019 Kia Soul EV — Power Train
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.
23V724000 · 6K units · Kia America, Inc.
- Oct 13, 2023Crash risk2009–2014 Kia Borrego — Structure
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.
23V692000 · 23K units · Kia America, Inc.
- Sep 25, 2023Fire risk2010–2019 Kia Borrego, 2014–2016 Kia Cadenza, 2010–2013 Kia Forte and 9 other models — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
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.
23V652000 · 1.7M units · Kia America, Inc.
- Sep 22, 2023Crash risk2023 Kia Forte — Suspension
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.
23V649000 · 4K units · Kia America, Inc.
- Sep 15, 2023Crash risk2019 Kia Sorento — Back Over Prevention
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."
23V639000 · 84K units · Kia America, Inc.
- Sep 13, 2023Crash risk2018–2021 Kia Stinger — Fuel System, Gasoline
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.
23V634000 · 18K units · Kia America, Inc.